Dr. Alexandra Rogers is a clinical psychologist from California. She recently published Your Journey to Successful Parenting, a project that took her two years to complete.

In this conversation, she shares how she did it--what tools and services she used, how much she spent, what she learned along the way, and what she’d do differently next time.

If you're planning to self-publish a book, hearing from someone who's been through the process might be well worth your time.

Enjoy!***Resources, tools, and services Alexandra used to self-publish her book***Book cover design: 100 Covers https://100covers.com/Editors - Christine Grail - https://www.thescriptconsultant.com/- Kirkus Editing - https://www.kirkusreviews.com/editing-services/Professional reviewers - Kirkus Reviews, for independent publishers- Publishers Weekly, the arm for independent publishers is BookLife ReviewISBNs- BowkerLibrary of Congresshttps://www.loc.gov/programs/preassigned-control-number/about-this-program/Paid Book promotion companies- Fussy Librarian- Hello Books- EreaderIQ- FreebooksyVoice over actor for audiobooks- https://www.voices.com/Audiobook published through: Findaway Voices - https://my.findawayvoices.comAlexandra's website - https://arogersbooks.com/Your Journey to Successful Parenting - https://www.amazon.com/YOUR-JOURNEY-SUCCESSFUL-PARENTING-STRESS-FREE/dp/B0DZQRH5N1Alexandra also mentioned "How to Get Paid for What You Know" by Graham Cochrane ***Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private

What's the writer's most important skill? A few reflections and stories about that...

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Several Short Sentences About Writing - https://youtu.be/UEJmxMuKecg?si=Xl4BCXIFP_L2owIg

Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer - https://youtu.be/_W90D4dTdhA?si=kBo6MXzxZuwQuUB8

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Book recommendation: "Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer" by Roy Peter Clark

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Use your stories and don't be afraid to get personal. You're doing it to help, not to show off. If you write with honesty, the reader will sense it and trust you -- just like you've trusted all your favourite authors. 🤩

Thanks for listening.

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Do you ever wonder if you have enough skills to start writing and publishing? If so, here are a few thoughts that might help you.Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

There's so much wisdom and honesty in "The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh." Most of the sentences and passages I underlined relate to creativity, procrastination, making great art, and even writing.

I still have 150 pages left to read, but I've recorded this video to ramble about 3 - 4 quotes from this gem. It helps me reflect on what I read, and I hope it somehow helps you too. Please share your comments below.***

Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/Time stamp00:00 Intro01:00 Admire09:40 Drafting12:27 Art and Money15:20 Conclusion

I've been writing my tiny book for the past two months. My 13,959-word draft is ready. Now what?***

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The interview with Adina Edelman - https://youtu.be/nY5lZ24tLHY?si=PgEQ41XFI-FZooYj