Mary Farias and Barbara Wainwright
The Author's Blueprint - From Your Head to the World

Want to write a book but don't know where to start? Or have a manuscript sitting on your computer collecting dust? This episode is for you. 📚

In Episode 2 of The Author's Blueprint, co-host Barbara Wainwright interviews Mary Reiss Farias about the complete journey from idea to published book—and beyond.

Whether you're an aspiring author, speaker, coach, podcaster, or entrepreneur, Mary shares the practical roadmap she uses to help people transform their message into a published book that creates lasting impact.

In this episode, you'll discover:
✅ Why 80% of people want to write a book—but only 1% ever publish
✅ How your self-image may be the biggest obstacle to becoming an author
✅ Why every person has a story worth sharing
✅ The first steps to take if you have an idea but haven't started writing
✅ How to prepare your manuscript for publication
✅ Why memoirs are more than family history—they're part of your legacy
✅ How speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs can use books to expand their influence
✅ How podcasters can turn their episodes into published books
✅ Why building an audience before your book launches is one of the smartest marketing strategies you can use
✅ How relaunching an existing book can create new opportunities and reach new readers

Mary also shares why authors shouldn't wait until their book is finished to begin promoting it, and how community, accountability, podcasting, and strategic visibility can dramatically increase the impact of a book after it's published.

Whether you're writing your very first book, preparing a manuscript, relaunching a previously published title, or looking for new ways to amplify your message, this episode provides actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence.

Your story matters. Your message matters. And the world can't benefit from a book it doesn't know exists.

👉 If you're ready to write, publish, promote, or amplify your book, we'd love to connect with you. Fill out the guest application here: https://kphred.com/kphred-radio-show-host-application/guest-app/

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with an aspiring author, speaker, coach, or entrepreneur who has a message the world needs to hear.

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Introduction to Mary Farias

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