Writing a book can be daunting, especially for new writers, so we invited experienced author Joe Saul-Sehy to help aspiring authors streamline the process of book writing and marketing. He also shares tips for developing a compelling topic so you can take a step closer to fulfilling your dream of being an author!Key Takeaways from This EpisodeAn important question to ask yourself before writing a bookWhy you should buy books in a physical store rather than onlineSignificance of reading books and watching movies as a writerEffective ways to jumpstart your book-writing processTips for condensing an overwritten book draftReasons book marketing is a must for authorsResources Mentioned in this episodeStacked by Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken | Kindle and HardcoverThe Hardy Boys' Detective Handbook by Franklin Dixon | HardcoverWho Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Kindle and PaperbackList of books by author Howard SternThe Stacking Benjamins ShowOn Writing by Stephen King | Kindle and PaperbackStephanie Plum One, Two, Three by Janet Evanovich | KindleI Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi | PaperbackNikeAbout Joe Saul-SehyJoe is the creator and co-host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and co-author of STACKED: Your Super-Serious Guide To Modern Money Management (Avery, imprint of PRH, 2021). While Joe’s “money expert story” includes being a former financial advisor and representing American Express and Ameriprise in the media, his real story is how he was a money disaster in his early life, pulled his financial house into order, and left his business at age 40 to pursue an entirely different path. Joe was the “Money Man” at Detroit television WXYZ-TV, appearing twice weekly. His advice has appeared in Bride, Best Life, and Child magazines, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit News, and Baltimore Sun newspapers. He’s also appeared online in more than 200 different places, including CNBC.com and WSJ.com. The Stacking Benjamins Show was called the “Best Personal Finance Podcast” by Kiplinger. Lifehacker listed the show as one of the top 10 of 2021. Joe and the SB team have won five Plutus Awards and the Academy of Podcasters “Best Business Podcast” award.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Author’s Corner Community today: Website: Robin ColucciLinkedIn: R Colucci, LLCFacebook: Robin ColucciTwitter: @Robin_ColucciRobin Colucci’s Book: How to Write a Book That Sells You: Increase Your Credibility, Income, and Impact