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Episode 14

 
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29th Apr, 2025

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About the Podcast

Publishing for Professionals
Editing, Writing and Self-Publishing for Speakers, Executives, Leaders who are writing a book to self-publish
Have you been struggling with impostor syndrome, wondering if your story is worth telling? Overwhelmed by the sheer number of publishing options? Worried about investing thousands in a book that might never find its audience? Or are you concerned about maintaining your professional reputation while sharing personal stories?

Turn your big ideas into a published book - without the traditional publishing headaches or the costly mistakes that plague first-time authors.

Join multi-published author and ghostwriter Lynn "Elikqitie" Smargis of Write For You Ghostwriting as she pulls back the curtain on the world of modern publishing, showing professionals how to transform their expertise into compelling books that build their brand and legacy. Tune in as Lynn tackles these fears head-on, providing practical solutions and proven strategies.

In a world where traditional publishers are increasingly selective, and self-publishing can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded, Publishing for Professionals offers a refreshing roadmap for busy professionals who know they have a book in them but don't know where to start. Lynn serves up straight talk and insider information each week, addressing the real challenges that keep those brilliant ideas trapped in notebooks or laptop folders.

Are you a…
*Thought leader with methodologies to share?
*Professional speaker ready to expand their reach?
*Consultant looking to scale their impact?
*Industry leader with valuable insights?
* ready to write their legacy?

Your story matters. Your experience has value. And with the proper guidance, your book can change lives - starting with yours. Tune into Publishing for Professionals and find out:

*Whether a ghostwriter is right for you (and how to find one who truly gets your voice)
*The truth about hybrid and traditional publishing
*The secret to structuring your book to resonate with your target audience
*Book marketing techniques that work for thought leaders and executives
*The real costs of publishing - from editing to design to distribution
*Ways to leverage your book for speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, and brand building

Each episode delivers actionable advice wrapped in engaging stories and a healthy dose of humor. Lynn "Elikqitie" Smargis also dives into the failures and missteps of publishing.

This isn't just another "how to write" podcast. It's a comprehensive guide to navigating the entire publishing journey, from the first draft to the final marketing plan.

No more wondering if your book will ever see the light of day, confusion about the next step in the process, or worry about damaging your professional reputation with a sub-par publication. Publishing for Professionals gives you the blueprint for becoming a published author on your own terms, with your credibility intact and enhanced.

Follow my podcast feed today to join a community of ambitious professionals just like you who are turning their expertise into powerful published works.

Your readers are waiting…

Let's make your book happen!

About your host

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Lynn Smargis

Lynn is a ghostwriter, author, writer, podcast producer, artist, all around creative and ideator and is the founder of Unicorn 🦄 Publishing Company.

On a typical day of content creation, she can produce 2,000 to 8,000 words. She started her creative journey at the age of five, creating and performing dance routines at Ms. Ruth’s dance studio in her home town of Philadelphia. She discovered the world of recording audio in middle school creating mixtapes in the 80s and videos in the 90s. As an adult, podcasting is her new creative medium that is second only to writing and publishing.

As a professional, Lynn works closely with leaders, executives, and consultants to elevate their platforms through ghostwriting their non-fiction books. In addition to publishing client books (and her own books) Lynn works on collaborative book projects with podcast industry leaders. She is also the author and co-author of several books, including The Guide To Traveling Gluten Free, Senior Solutions, and How to Repurpose Your Podcast into a Book. In addition to writing books for herself and her clients, Lynn hosts and produces the podcasts Caring for Your Aging Parents, and Travel Gluten Free, which are available on all major podcast players.

Lynn enjoys spending time on her olive farm in McMinnville, Oregon. When she isn't writing or farming, Lynn enjoys gardening, studying astronomy, playing with her two dogs, Minnow and Lily, snuggling her two cats, Hemingway and Jack, traveling, painting, reading tarot, studying Buddhism, and experiencing the outdoors.