# From Manuscripts to Market: Truth About Publishing, AI, and Finding Your Voice Michael and Nancy

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Podcast: [The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652)
Published: 2026-06-09T15:47:16+00:00
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## Resource

In this conversation, Amb. Elisha sat with Michael and Nancy as they share how they built a publishing company focused on giving overlooked writers a real chance to be heard. They discuss the realities of the modern publishing industry, including how book marketing actually works, why word-of-mouth matters more than most people think, and how AI is reshaping authorship and copyright concerns. They also break down their hands-on publishing process—from manuscript review to reader feedback, design, and print-on-demand distribution. The core message is simple: every person has a story worth telling, and the real work is learning how to bring it to life and share it with the world. Connect with them here: https://www.bookgo.pub/all-books/the-glamour-of-evil Join my membership: https://www.patreon.com/14825901/join Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

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