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May 11, 2025 23 mins

My guest this episode is Karen Williams, a nonfiction author of ten books who now helps entrepreneurs write and publish books that grow their businesses. What began with one book in 2009 turned into a career helping others find clarity and purpose. Along the way, she’s learned what makes a book truly work for both the reader and the writer.

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About the Host

Howard Lovy has been a journalist for 40 years and now amplifies the voices of independent author-publishers and works with authors as a developmental editor. Find Howard at howardlovy.comLinkedIn, and X.

About the Guest

Karen Williams is The Book Mentor at Librotas, helping business owners and thought leaders write and publish authority-building books that elevate their credibility and grow their business and brand. She guides clients from messy first idea to final manuscript and successful launch, with a focus on strategy, structure, and impact. Karen is the author of ten books, including Your Book is the Hook and Book Marketing Made Simple, a TEDx speaker, and host of the Business Book Bites podcast.  

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