Your Book Is In There – Introduction

Your Book Is In There

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If you’ve ever had a story living inside you but had no idea where to begin, this podcast is for you. Host Inger Johnson is not a publishing expert — she’s a first-time indie author who started from absolute zero and is figuring it all out in real time. In this debut episode, Inger introduces herself and the show: why she started writing after the empty nest years, how a series of morning walks turned into two novels, what she’s learned about self-publishing so far, and why she created this podcast as the resource she wished she’d had from the start.

Show Notes

• 0:00 – Welcome & What This Podcast Is About: Inger introduces the show and who it’s for: first-time indie authors and aspiring writers starting from scratch.
• 1:23 – Meet Your Host: Inger’s Story: Born in Cali, Colombia, Inger shares her background as a banker-turned-financial planner, wife, and mother.
• 2:30 – The Walk That Started It All: How a morning walk rekindled a 30-year-old story idea, the accidental “chapter map,” and the terrifying moment she realized she was writing an actual novel.
• 5:15 – The Publishing Education Begins: Halfway through her first novel, a second story emerged. Inger dives into ISBNs, editing, cover design, ARC readers, and the overwhelming world of self-publishing.
• 6:05 – Finding a Publisher & Industry Pitfalls: Inger discovers hybrid publisher Novella Publishing and warns about questionable players in the industry — including a $60,000 marketing package pitch.
• 7:05 – Where Inger Is Now & What This Podcast Will Cover: Both novels are nearly finished; the next mountain is marketing. Topics ahead: editing, cover design, AI tools, author platforms, and more.
• 8:00 – What to Expect Going Forward: Future episodes will feature indie author interviews, honest resource reviews, and real-time progress updates. Because your book really is in there.

Resources Mentioned

• Novella Publishing

Find more tools, warnings, and honest guidance on the Resources page.

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