# How to Get Your Book Published (Real Advice)

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Podcast: [Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439)
Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG8589109762.mp3
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