7: Memoir Writing and the Traditional Publishing Path with Author Alyssa Ages

In Her Words

Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we dive into the captivating world of authors and their stories! Our mission is to provide writers and aspiring authors with a realistic view of the publishing industry.
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Alyssa Ages as our guest. Alyssa is a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. Beyond her writing career, she is a strongwoman athlete, marathoner, and Ironman finisher.
Join Jessica and Alyssa as they discuss Alyssa's journey of writing and publishing her memoir through a traditional publishing house. They cover everything from the inception of her book idea to hiring a proposal consultant, selecting a publishing company, and the unique challenges of writing about herself for the first time in her career. Alyssa also shares the highs and lows of marketing and promoting her book.
Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in the world of book writing and publishing!
Find more about Alyssa online:
Alyssa's Website
Alyssa's Instagram
This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a NYT Bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder of Soul Speak Press. Soul Speak Press is a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on publishing stories from women who have been through something, now they know something, and can teach us something.
Learn more about Jessica's first book: Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six
Learn more about the Deserts to Mountaintops Anthologies. If you're interested in hearing interviews with our Soul Speak Press authors, check out the Deserts to Mountaintops Podcast.