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BookboundWhats the story you cant stop telling. Author: Fran Hauser & Bethany Saltman
Whats the story you cant stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Literary agent Bethany Saltman and bookstore owner Fran Hauseralso both critically acclaimed authorshost Bookbound, the podcast for non-fiction writers who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bethany interview accomplished authors who share the strategies and surprises behind their bookbound journeys. These how-I-did-it conversations will inspire listeners to claim their own author-ity mindset and turn the story they cant stop telling into a book the world needs to read. To connect with the hosts and more, go to www.bookboundpodcast.com/ Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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When a Mantra Becomes a Manuscript with Carla Ondrasik
Episode 35
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
What does it take to turn a lifelong mantra into a published book?In this episode of Book Bound, Bethany Saltman and Fran Hauser talk with Carla Ondrasik, former music publishing executive and author of Stop Trying!. Carla shares how her obsession with the language of “trying” led her from scribbled notes to a book deal with Simon & Schuster’s Post Hill Press. She opens up about choosing the right agent, the steep learning curve of crafting a proposal, and the discipline it required to transform her idea into a compelling pitch.Carla also reflects on publishing her debut in her sixties, the lessons she learned from working with a developmental editor, and the importance of building the right support system for both writing and promotion. From deadlines that stretched her creativity to the challenges of marketing in today’s landscape, she offers a candid look at the perseverance and adaptability it takes to bring a book into the world.Resources:Connect with Carla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlaondrasik/ Follow Carla on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlaondrasik Check out Carla’s website: https://www.carlaondrasik.com/ Check out Carla’s book: https://a.co/d/f0mYAl0 Join Bethany & Fran for their Read Like a Writer Book Club here: https://www.bookboundpodcast.com/clubDownload Bethany & Fran's e-book on how to craft a standout book proposal here: https://www.bookboundpodcast.com/e-bookProduced by Share Your Genius: https://shareyourgenius.com/ (00:00) - Introduction to Book Bound Podcast (00:55) - Meet Carla Ondrasik: From Music Executive to Author (01:17) - The Emotional Journey of Writing a Book (04:08) - Finding the Right Agent and Proposal Challenges (07:35) - Developing the Book Proposal (14:04) - The Pitch Process and Securing a Deal (21:27) - Preparing for Book Launch and Marketing Strategies (25:00) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
