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How to Get Your Book Published (Real Advice)
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- Sep 19, 2026
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✎ Get free access to our vault of PDF summaries for every YouTube video here: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/the-vault ✎ Check out my NEWEST video: https://goo.gl/E0eE6m ✎ To learn more about Nena and her business, check out: https://www.thenominategroup.com/ ✎ Nena Madonia Oshman has been one of the most important people in my journey as an author. She helped me land my first book deal with Penguin Random House, guided the bidding war, and taught me how the publishing world really works. In this conversation, Nena breaks down what authors need to know today about writing a powerful book, negotiating with publishers, understanding rights, and building a brand that lasts. You’ll hear stories from our 15-year journey together, including insights from Your One Word and Built to Serve. ✎ In this mastermind session, Nena shares what she has learned from working with authors for over 20 years. She explains how book covers are created, how audio rights work, what publishers actually look for, and when you’re ready to publish your own book. You’ll learn how YouTube creators can turn their content into book ideas, how entrepreneurs can use books for lead generation, and why your voice, your concept, and your marketing plan matter more than follower count. Nena also gives practical advice for first-time authors on choosing agents, preparing proposals, and avoiding deal-breaking mistakes. ✎ You’ll also see us talk about using coaching calls to sell bulk book packages, how to use your YouTube channel to promote your book, and why authors must think like CEOs when launching their message to the world. Nena shares how international rights, audio production, and foreign translations work, and why books remain one of the most powerful tools for long-term impact. If you want to wri…