That book you’ve been meaning to write isn’t going to write itself. And according to publishing expert Kelly Notaras, you don’t need a perfect plan, a polished first chapter, or even a publisher to get started.

Kelly, founder of KN Literary Arts and author of The Book You Were Born to Write, has helped nearly 3,000 authors bring their ideas to the page. In this conversation, she shares what decades in publishing have taught her about writing, creativity, and getting a book into the world.

In this episode, Kelly shares:

Why midlife can be a powerful time to finally write the book you’ve been carrying
The three things publishers are looking for from authors today
Why self publishing is no longer Plan B and can actually open doors to traditional publishing
How perfectionism keeps writers stuck and why the first draft needs to be messy
Why finding the right time, space, and people to write with can transform your creative process

If there’s a book you keep telling yourself you’ll write someday, this conversation is a great place to start.

Watch the full episode and discover how to stop waiting and start writing.

Timestamps:

(03:54) Kelly’s Journey Into Publishing

(06:45) Leaving Traditional Publishing

(10:42) Working With 3,000 Authors

(13:44) What Publishers Look for Today

(19:31) Traditional vs. Self-Publishing

(23:25) The Best Way to Self-Publish

(24:34) Why Midlife Is the Perfect Time to Write

(29:00) How to Create Your Best Writing

(32:30) Inside a Writing Retreat

(36:08) Turning Life Experience Into a Book

(39:11) The Most Important Lesson Kelly Learned

(39:49) Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There

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You Have a Book in You. Here’s How to Finally Write It | Kelly Notaras

The Midlife Chrysalis

You Have a Book in You. Here’s How to Finally Write It | Kelly Notaras