When Cyd Notter was writing a nutrition column for the local newspaper and working in ministry at her local church, she wasn’t planning to write a book. But an encounter with God in 2013 led to a five-year journey of distilling the principles of plant-based nutrition and Biblical Scripture to create a faith-based book that communicates the importance of healthy eating and bodily stewardship.

​But why five years? Like many aspiring authors, Cyd struggled with completing the manuscript. It wasn’t until the final six months that things really picked up in an unexpected way.  

​Cyd is a graduate of the Center for Nutrition Studies, a certified instructor for several dietary courses (including Dr. McDougall’s Starch Solution), a past newspaper columnist, and a Book Excellence Award Winner for The “Plan A” Diet.

Cyd and Sam did a deep dive into:

• ​The unusual inspiration for Cyd’s book: How Cyd went from having no book writing experience to a full manuscript?
• ​Learning how to be a published author: What people and resources helped Cyd navigate the complex road to publication? What advice would she give other aspiring authors with no publishing experience?
• ​How she overcame roadblocks and procrastination: What methods or advice helped Cyd go from spending 4 ½ years on the first half of her book to finishing the second half in less than 6 months? 
• ​Securing a publisher for a niche subject: How did Cyd finally land on the right audience for her unique approach to diet and health? 
• ​Promoting the book: What promotion methods worked best for Cyd? How would she recommend that newsletter writers, bloggers, and aspiring authors leverage similar methods to get the word out?