Are you an aspiring author struggling to finish your book—or unsure how to publish it successfully? Tune in to the Beyond Ordinary podcast as Ally joins host Myles Youngblood to discuss the greatest pitfalls facing new authors on their journey towards publication, and how to overcome the obstacles to your success.
In this value-packed episode, Ally offers her publishing expertise and breaks down the biggest mistake that new authors make; and provides solutions for how to fix it. Listen in to discover proven book marketing strategies, how to build your author brand, and what really keeps a book selling over time.
Myles and Ally cover everything from self-publishing vs. traditional publishing to getting more book reviews and launching your book the smart way. Plus, you’ll hear real success stories from indie authors who worked with Writer’s Ally to turn their writing dreams into reality.
“The #1 Mistake New Authors Make”
Beyond Ordinary Podcast, with creator and host Myles Youngblood
Episode air-date: June 26, 2025
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If you’re intrigued and want to hear more—or if you’re feeling especially motivated to jumpstart your business (whatever that might mean for you)—check out The Writer’s Ally, or explore all the content from Myles Youngblood and the Beyond Ordinary podcast by subscribing via Youtube, or joining his newsletter here.
Ally Machate is on a mission to help authors make great books and reach more readers. A bestselling author and expert publishing consultant, Ally has served small and “Big Five” publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books on staff. Her clients include authors with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Hay House, as well as independently published bestsellers. As founder & CEO of The Writer’s Ally, Ally and her team lead serious authors to write, publish, and sell more high-quality books.
