A book is not just a product to launch, it is a body of thinking that can keep working for you long after publication. Write it well, shape it strategically and it can open doors to articles, speaking, collaborations, media and opportunities far bigger than book sales alone. 

Anna Featherstone is a nonfiction author, publishing expert, writing mentor and one of the judges of the Australian Business Book Awards. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, she shares what authors get wrong before they even begin, why so many books fail because they are written for the author instead of the reader, and how smart marketing starts long before launch day. It is a grounded, practical and generous conversation about writing better books, building a stronger author brand, using media wisely and giving your book every chance to become a serious business asset. 

🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: www.theauthoracademy.com.au
💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: www.andrewgriffiths.com
💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/

Anna Featherstone 
https://annafeatherstone.com/

Anna’s books
Look – it’s your book!
Look – it’s your book! Workbook
Honeycomb Kids
Small Farm Success
Hoey Farm Dreaming

A book is not just a product to launch, it is a body of thinking that can keep working for you long after publication. Write it well, shape it strategically and it can open doors to articles, speaking, collaborations, media and opportunities far bigger than book sales alone.&nbsp;
Anna Featherstone is a nonfiction author, publishing expert, writing mentor and one of the judges of the Australian Business Book Awards. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, she shares what authors get wrong before they even begin, why so many books fail because they are written for the author instead of the reader, and how smart marketing starts long before launch day. It is a grounded, practical and generous conversation about writing better books, building a stronger author brand, using media wisely and giving your book every chance to become a serious business asset.&nbsp;
🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a> 💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: <a href="http://www.andrewgriffiths.com">www.andrewgriffiths.com</a> 💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/</a>
Anna Featherstone <a href="https://annafeatherstone.com/">https://annafeatherstone.com/</a>
Anna&rsquo;s books
<ul>
<li>Look &ndash; it&rsquo;s your book!</li>
<li>Look &ndash; it&rsquo;s your book! Workbook</li>
<li>Honeycomb Kids</li>
<li>Small Farm Success</li>
<li>Hoey Farm Dreaming</li>
</ul>

The Business of Being an Author is a practical, straight-talking podcast for authors who want their book to do more than just sit on a shelf. Hosted by Andrew Griffiths, Australia’s number one small business author, the podcast explores how to turn a book into a serious commercial asset that builds credibility, creates opportunities, attracts clients and generates real income. Across the series, Andrew shares the thinking and strategy behind building a business around a book, from mindset, branding and product architecture through to leverage, media, collaboration, marketing and long-term planning. It is for authors who want to think bigger, act smarter and use their book as the foundation for a business of substance.

More information www.theauthoracademy.com.au 

The Business of Being an Author is a practical, straight-talking podcast for authors who want their book to do more than just sit on a shelf. Hosted by Andrew Griffiths, Australia&rsquo;s number one small business author, the podcast explores how to turn a book into a serious commercial asset that builds credibility, creates opportunities, attracts clients and generates real income. Across the series, Andrew shares the thinking and strategy behind building a business around a book, from mindset, branding and product architecture through to leverage, media, collaboration, marketing and long-term planning. It is for authors who want to think bigger, act smarter and use their book as the foundation for a business of substance.
More information <a href="http://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a>&nbsp;

The Business of Being an Author

E25 | Why Authors need to think like marketers

A book does more than prove what you know. Done properly, it forces you to clarify your thinking, test your ideas and turn years of experience into something credible, useful and commercially valuable. For professionals working with sophisticated clients, that depth matters because a thin book can weaken your authority just as quickly as a substantial one can strengthen it. 

Rob Nankervis is an executive coach, leadership team adviser and author of Propelling Performance, a practical book designed for established mid-market businesses that are already good but want to become better. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, he shares why writing the book became the biggest self-development exercise of his career, how it helped him codify his thinking, and why authority matters in an industry where anyone can call themselves a coach. 

Rob also explores the importance of writing from real experience, building a robust model, understanding a sophisticated audience, and using a book to reinforce speaking, workshops, referrals and long-term client relationships. It is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about substance, credibility and writing a book that genuinely earns its place in the market. 

🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: www.theauthoracademy.com.au  
💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: www.andrewgriffiths.com  
💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/ 

Rob Nankervis 
https://www.robertnankervis.com/ 

Rob’s book 
Propelling Performance: Why Your Business Is Stalling And What You Can Do About It 

A book does more than prove what you know. Done properly, it forces you to clarify your thinking, test your ideas and turn years of experience into something credible, useful and commercially valuable. For professionals working with sophisticated clients, that depth matters because a thin book can weaken your authority just as quickly as a substantial one can strengthen it.&nbsp;
Rob Nankervis is an executive coach, leadership team adviser and author of Propelling Performance, a practical book designed for established mid-market businesses that are already good but want to become better. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, he shares why writing the book became the biggest self-development exercise of his career, how it helped him codify his thinking, and why authority matters in an industry where anyone can call themselves a coach.&nbsp;
Rob also explores the importance of writing from real experience, building a robust model, understanding a sophisticated audience, and using a book to reinforce speaking, workshops, referrals and long-term client relationships. It is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about substance, credibility and writing a book that genuinely earns its place in the market.&nbsp;
🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a>&nbsp; 💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: <a href="https://www.andrewgriffiths.com">www.andrewgriffiths.com</a>&nbsp; 💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/</a>&nbsp;
Rob Nankervis&nbsp; <a href="https://www.robertnankervis.com/">https://www.robertnankervis.com/</a>&nbsp;
Rob&rsquo;s book&nbsp; Propelling Performance: Why Your Business Is Stalling And What You Can Do About It&nbsp;

E26 | Why Corporate Clients Need More Than a Lightweight Book with Rob Nankervis

A book can start as a bold idea, but its real power shows up over time, when it sharpens your thinking, strengthens your brand and keeps opening doors you never saw coming. Vanessa Vershaw’s conversation is a reminder that authorship is not just about publishing a book, it is about backing your ideas, evolving your message and letting your work grow with you.

Vanessa Vershaw is an executive coach, organisational psychologist, speaker and author whose work sits at the intersection of high performance, human behaviour and transformational leadership. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, she reflects on what Unreasonable Ambition did for her business and personal clarity, why her earlier book Bitch Fight needed to be completely reimagined as The Sisterhood Paradox, and how a book can become both a commercial asset and a deeply personal act of service. It is an honest, intelligent and emotionally rich conversation about passion, reinvention and writing books that truly matter.

🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: www.theauthoracademy.com.au
💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: www.andrewgriffiths.com
💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/

Vanessa Vershaw 
https://www.vanessavershaw.com/

Vamessa’s books 
Unreasonable Ambition
Bitch Fight

A book can start as a bold idea, but its real power shows up over time, when it sharpens your thinking, strengthens your brand and keeps opening doors you never saw coming. Vanessa Vershaw&rsquo;s conversation is a reminder that authorship is not just about publishing a book, it is about backing your ideas, evolving your message and letting your work grow with you.
Vanessa Vershaw is an executive coach, organisational psychologist, speaker and author whose work sits at the intersection of high performance, human behaviour and transformational leadership. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, she reflects on what Unreasonable Ambition did for her business and personal clarity, why her earlier book Bitch Fight needed to be completely reimagined as The Sisterhood Paradox, and how a book can become both a commercial asset and a deeply personal act of service. It is an honest, intelligent and emotionally rich conversation about passion, reinvention and writing books that truly matter.
🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a> 💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: <a href="http://www.andrewgriffiths.com">www.andrewgriffiths.com</a> 💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/</a>
Vanessa Vershaw <a href="https://www.vanessavershaw.com/">https://www.vanessavershaw.com/</a>
Vamessa&rsquo;s books&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Unreasonable Ambition</li>
<li>Bitch Fight</li>
</ul>

E24 | Does your book need reinvention or retirement? 

A world-class book does not begin with printing, marketing or Amazon. It begins much earlier, with the right idea, a clear purpose and the discipline to create something genuinely worth reading. Get that wrong, and no amount of clever packaging will save it. 

Michael Hanrahan is the founder of Publish Central, a highly respected self-publishing production company, co-founder of the Australian Business Book Awards, and one of the most experienced publishing professionals in the country. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, he shares what separates a professional book from an amateur one, where authors quietly sabotage quality, why too many books add to the noise instead of standing out, and how design, editing, structure and strategic thinking all shape whether a book becomes a real business asset or just another forgettable title. 

🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: www.theauthoracademy.com.au
💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: www.andrewgriffiths.com
💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/ 

Publish Central
https://www.publishcentral.com.au/

A world-class book does not begin with printing, marketing or Amazon. It begins much earlier, with the right idea, a clear purpose and the discipline to create something genuinely worth reading. Get that wrong, and no amount of clever packaging will save it.&nbsp;
Michael Hanrahan is the founder of Publish Central, a highly respected self-publishing production company, co-founder of the Australian Business Book Awards, and one of the most experienced publishing professionals in the country. In conversation with Andrew Griffiths, he shares what separates a professional book from an amateur one, where authors quietly sabotage quality, why too many books add to the noise instead of standing out, and how design, editing, structure and strategic thinking all shape whether a book becomes a real business asset or just another forgettable title.&nbsp;
🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a> 💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: <a href="http://www.andrewgriffiths.com">www.andrewgriffiths.com</a> 💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/</a>&nbsp;
Publish Central <a href="https://www.publishcentral.com.au/">https://www.publishcentral.com.au/</a>

E25 | Why Authors need to think like marketers

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