Writing a book doesn't have to feel overwhelming—it's more accessible than you think, and it could create an author model for your entire family.
In this episode of "That's Good Parenting," Dori Durbin speaks with Mila Johansen, a writing, publishing, and public speaking coach who helps people write and publish books of every genre. Drawing from her decades of experience as a writer and her magical childhood dream of jumping into the world of Mary Poppins, Mila offers practical, encouraging guidance for parents who have ever thought their parenting experiences could make a great book.
Mila shares how parents can overcome imposter syndrome and perfectionism and get their stories on paper—and why starting with just 20 minutes a day can lead to a published book.
Mila shares:
- Why "blathering it down" beats perfectionism every time
- The "magic book formula" for first-time authors
- How to become an Amazon bestseller with just 10-20 sales
- Why you should publish your paperback FIRST (not your ebook)
- The secret to getting 500-2000 readers
- How a published book can help kids stand out on their college applications
About Mila: Mila Johansen is a writing, publishing, and public speaking coach who guides authors through every step from idea to advertising on Amazon. Inspired by childhood dreams of magical worlds, she has written 22 plays and musicals and helps clients become published authors through her "write your short book in a day" methodology. Mila believes everyone should write their memoir and that publishing is more accessible than ever.
Learn more about Mila:
- https://www.milajohansen.com
- Email: johansenmila@gmail.com
About Dori Durbin: Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and children's book coach who, after experiencing a life-changing illness, followed her dream of creating a deeper connection between parents and children through books. She now helps nonfiction authors and experts "kid-size" their content into impactful children's books.
Find out more at: https://www.doridurbin.com
Follow Dori:
- https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin
- https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.com
- https://www.doridurbin.com
Interested in writing your own children's book? Let's Chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chat
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