*Welcome to *The Writing Coach.* On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work.***

In episode #114 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with author and writing coach Susan Crossman.

Susan Crossman is a best-selling author, a speaker, an editor, and a content marketing consultant who wields the power tool of language to benefit people who seek greater success.

Through her content marketing company, Content with Clarity/Crossman Communications, Susan and her team create high-quality online content that helps businesses connect with their target audience. As a book coach and editor, Susan helps entrepreneurs and others create the books that will support their businesses, their hearts, and their careers.

During our discussion, Susan describes:

• Why she returned to school for a MA in English literature after already launching a successful career as a journalist
• What she learned about book marketing from working with her publisher on her first book
• Why she considers the brain magical territory worth studying
• How the loss of a dear loved one inspired her to pursue her publishing career
• Why writing a first book is so difficult
• How the conversations we have with ourselves impact our results
• The surprising circumstances regarding how she accidentally ended up in a coaching certification program
• And much more!

*Listen to the full podcast episode!*