🎙️ Episode Title: The Book Writing On-Ramp

📢 Host: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor of Smart Publishing and Bestselling Author of The One-Hour Author

🎧 Podcast: The Smart Publishing Impact Series

📅 Episode Type: Solo Episode

💡 Episode Summary:

In this episode, Renée breaks down the Book Writing On-Ramp—your step-by-step guide to starting your book with clarity, confidence, and a plan that works with a busy schedule. Whether you want to write for impact, business growth, or personal branding, this episode helps you get set up for success from the very beginning.

🛣️ What You’ll Learn:

Why your goal matters more than your topic at first

The 3 main reasons people write books—and how to identify yours

How to choose a topic you’ll actually follow through on

What a Chapter Map is and why it beats a basic outline

The key to staying consistent with a one-hour-a-week writing plan

How to avoid the trap of “endless editing” and imposter syndrome

🧰 Resources Mentioned:

💻 Free Chapter Map Template: smartpublishingservices.com/resources

📚 The One-Hour Author by Renée Lautermilch – Available on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover)

✉️ Connect with Renée:

Email: renee@smartpublishingservices.com

Facebook: Renée Lautermilch on Facebook

Website: smartpublishingservices.com

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🗣️ Your story matters. Keep writing it—the world needs your voice.