Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson

From Idea to Published Book: What New Authors NEED to Know

21 Apr 2026

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Writing a book is only the beginning.Author coach, and publisher Brenda Cortez shares the biggest mistakes new authors make and the most important lessons she teaches writers before they publish their first book.Brenda works with authors from the earliest idea stage all the way through editing, layout, publishing, and bringing books to market. Through BC Books, she and her team of editors, illustrators, and designers help authors transform their ideas into professionally published books—while allowing authors to keep full rights to their work.In this conversation, we discuss:• The most important advice every new author needs• The biggest mistakes first-time authors make• What writers need to understand about editing and publishing• How working with a professional team can simplify the publishing process• The ripple effect a book can have on readers and communitiesIf you're writing a book, thinking about writing one, or navigating the publishing journey, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement from someone who has helped many authors turn their ideas into published books.To learn more about Brenda: https://www.bcbooksllc.com/coaching__________________________________📲 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: https://linktr.ee/joannmdickinsonautho 🌐 Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joann.dickinson.author/ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JoAnnDickinsonAuthor/ 📺 YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe” https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 🎧SPOTIFY “Listen on the go”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Tia LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorHarleighRose #selfpublishing #indieauthor #childrensbooks #writingtips #kidlit

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Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson

From Idea to Published Book: What New Authors NEED to Know

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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