Finish the Damn Book Podcast
By Susie Schaefer
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Finish the Damn Book is the podcast for writers who know they have a book in them, and are ready to finally get it done.
Hosted by Susie Schaefer, publishing expert and Book Doula, this show cuts through perfectionism, overwhelm, and publishing myths to focus on what actually moves a book forward.
Through honest conversations with authors, editors, ghostwriters, and industry professionals, Susie explores the mindset, craft, and real-world mechanics of writing, finishing, and publishing books readers actually finish and share.
Each episode blends:
Writing and revision strategy
Publishing and platform insight
Creative stamina and mindset shifts
Practical tools for authors at any stage
Whether you’re working on memoir, nonfiction, or a book that defies categories, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you stop circling the idea and start delivering the work.
Because the world doesn’t need another unfinished manuscript.
It needs your finished book.
| Episode | Date |
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Are Nonfiction Books Dying? What Authors Need to Know About AI | Ally Machate
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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It's Never Too Late to Become a Writer with Angela Page
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Someday Is Not a Day of the Week: Finish Your Book with Tara Hayes
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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Get Your Book Noticed: PR Secrets for Authors with Liz H. Kelly
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Choosing to Die: Writing the Story No One Wants to Talk About | Theresa Evans
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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What If Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You Something? | Valerie Johns
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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51 Books, Hollywood Dreams & Staying Human in the Age of AI | Aaron Ryan
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Stop Waiting to Write the Book: Storytelling, Time & Starting Now with Ray Hartjen
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Know Your Ending: Richard Sparks on Storytelling, Intuition & Writing What You Love
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Why Authors Need a Brand with Beth Castellanos
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Leaving Corporate to Become a Children's Author with Steph Katzovi
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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From Soldier to Fantasy Author with Richard Spegal
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Healing Through Storytelling | Heather Moore
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Why the Best Writers Never Quit | H.A. Callum
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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From Dream to Debut: Writing the Story Only You Can Tell | Brigid Kennedy
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Why No One Thinks Their Story Matters (Until They Tell It) | Ally Berthiaume
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Why Most Authors Never Finish Their Book with Rachel Catherine Allen
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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From Book Idea to Bestseller with Tanya Brockett
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Are Book Awards Worth It? | Carol Abrahamson
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Self-Editing, AI & Better Books with Katie Chambers
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Your Voice Is Your Brand: Why AI Can’t Replace Authors | David Wolf
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May 26, 2026 |
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Psychology, Intuition & Writing the Book You’re Meant to Write with Anne Bartolucci, PhD
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May 19, 2026 |
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The Spiritual Side of Writing, Publishing & Imposter Syndrome | Sierra Melcher
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May 12, 2026 |
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Your Book Isn’t the Product, It’s the Pipeline | James Ranson
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May 05, 2026 |
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Your Book Is Your Hook: Turning Your Story Into Opportunity with Jennifer Wilkov
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Why Your Book, Brand, and Business Must Align (or Nothing Works) with Jenn T. Grace
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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How to NOT Write the Wrong Book (and Actually Use It to Grow Your Business) | Ally Machate
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Bees, Branding & Building a Book That Matters with Judy M. Baker
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Why You Can’t Finish Your Book (And How to Find Your Voice in an AI World) | MJ Halberstadt
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Janelle Strube | The Author Anxiety Cure: How to Stop Overthinking and Finish Your Book
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Susan Crossman | What’s Really Stopping You From Writing Your Book | Build-a-Book Community Clinic
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Kimberly Spencer | Writing a Book That Fuels Two Companies
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Pam Dwyer | From Memoir to Podcast Platform
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Dr. Jodi Blinco | Inner Alchemy, Real Results
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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MeiMei Fox: How Story, Strategy, And AI Help You Finish Your Book
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Charlie Daly: Memoir, Intuition & Human Truth (Part 2) The Art of Going There
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Charlie Daly: From War Stories to Words (Part 1) A Ghostwriter’s Life in Memoir & Storytelling
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Jennifer Reiser: Lessons From the Animal Kingdom on Reinventing Leadership
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Honoring Veterans Through Storytelling: Inside the Veterans Writing Group
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Susan Crossman: The Hidden Power of Professional Editing
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Joel Mark Harris on Ghostwriting: Crafting Stories That Change Lives
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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How to Heal Toxic Workplaces: Culture Recovery with Dr. Bryan Hughes
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Mindset, Mission & Momentum with Cristian Lopez — Turning Personal Change into a Lifestyle of Impact
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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The Entrepreneur’s Inner Child with Jon Bowerman — Creating from Curiosity and Heart
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Behind “Heroes Live Here”: Amy Forsythe’s Journey From the Battlefield to Bestselling Author
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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The Art and Soul of Book Design: A Conversation with Michelle White
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Rescue, Rehab, and Rewrite: How Sunny Weber Found Her Voice and Helped Thousands of Dogs
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Turning Trauma into Triumph: The Birth of “My Name Is Saffron”
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Letters of Love & Legacy: Writing Through Grief with Esthela Nunez Franco
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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How Kerrie Lee Brown Turned a Health Crisis into a Movement for Women’s Wellness
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Unswaddled Truths: The Power of Storytelling in Motherhood with Sarah Cassidy
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Bridging Science and Spirit: The Four Worlds of Consciousness with Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Giving Animals a Voice: Karen Wickerson’s Journey to Bestseller
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Faith, Intuition & Memoir: How Ralph Patrick Finished His Book
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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It’s Your Turn: Shari Biery on Finding Purpose and Finishing Your Book
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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The Power of Story: Bob Vajgrt on Books, Faith & Legacy
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Soul Health & Book Births: Laura Van Tyne’s Path from Blogs to Best Clients
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Boutique Book-Building: Timelines, Teams & Truth with Jeffrey Mangus
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Designing Work with Purpose: Jan Barlow on Better Job Fit
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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When a Story Becomes a Movement: Shawnee Baker and Bailey’s Wish
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Finding Home: How Mahnaz Jahangiri Turned Intuition into a Book—and a Movement
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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From Interior Design to Inner Design: Alejandra Brady’s Awakening
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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From First-Time Authors to Bestsellers: Pam & Julie’s Story
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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The Historic Traveler: Blending Books, History & Adventures with Jackie Lapin
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Manifesting Success: How Jane Ubell-Meyer Built a Literary Empire
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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From Bella to Beyond: Kristina Lucia’s Journey of Creativity and Community
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Why Every Story Deserves to Be Told — And How to Tell It Well with Tim Jacobs
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Finance, Freedom & Finding Your Voice with Connie Monroe
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The Power of Story: How Shannon Hogan Cohen Turned Healing Into Legacy
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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From Pain to Pages: Pam Dwyer's Healing Through Story
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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From Wall Street to Words: Bill Haase’s Money Mindset Mission
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Self-Publishing, Power, and the Rise of the Author-Influencer
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Start Here: How to Finally Finish Your Book
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Jul 24, 2025 |