Frustrated you can't get a book deal from a Big 5 Publisher?
-Want to take control of the publishing process and...
-Keep 90% of the proceeds -- instead of giving 90% away?
-Check out this informative conversation with The Self Publishing Agency founder & CEO Megan Williams:
-To find out why hybrid publishing is THE solution for authors in 2025!

Megan Williams is the fabulous founder and CEO of The Self-Publishing Agency (TSPA)!

TSPA is a highly reputable hybrid publisher with award-winning books and bestselling authors in their roster – including Your Bestselling Book's own Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, Sacad Guled, and Chrissy Grigoropoulos!
We'll talk about the differences between traditional, hybrid and self-publishing, what you should expect to pay, the timeline, and how to assure your book is a success.

Here's more from TSPA:

We turn writers into authors.
Think of us as wedding planners for soon-to-be authors. Like a wedding
planner is for the engaged, helping brides and grooms connect with
photographers, venues, pricing etc., The Self Publishing Agency helps our
authors do the same. We connect writers with vetted professional book
designers, editors and marketers to make your book the best
version of itself.

We’re the only agency in the country that doesn’t take royalties.
And authors only pay for what they need. We understand each story and writer requires different levels of support when publishing their book. This is why our model is structured for authors to pay for services they want. We don’t bake-in prices.

What happens when political discourse becomes toxic, divisive, and filled with blame? For me, it sparked something deeper—frustration turned into action.

In this video, I share the raw, real story behind launching my podcast—an entirely DIY journey born from the chaos of the Trump vs. Biden election and a growing desire to create something different. I was tired of the shouting matches, the scapegoating, the either/or thinking. Instead, I wanted to build a space that honors both strong values and deep listening. A space where we can have meaningful, nuanced conversations about leadership, current events, and everything in between—without blame, without shame.

We talk about:

• What pushed me to hit “record”
  
  
• The unlikely inspiration behind my podcast
  
  
• How curiosity, empathy, and a little help from Lemon Price and May Fox fueled the launch
  
  
• The power of doing BOTH: standing firm in your values and building bridges
  
  

If you're craving honest dialogue, hopeful spaces, and a little more humanity in our public discourse, you’re in the right place.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that challenge, connect, and inspire.

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Candice Van Dertholen, a transformational coach and proud member of our Story Cure community, sat down with me and my business partner (and best friend) Jen Tate for a powerful conversation on storytelling.

We dive deep into what truly holds authors back from sharing their truth—vulnerability, trauma, and the loneliness of the writing journey. But more importantly, we explore how community, support, and self-belief can transform the process.

Your story, told by you, has the power to change lives. Even if it only impacts ten people—it matters.

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