The Read Magnet® Podcast
The Read Magnet® Podcast
Cate Butler Ross
Read Magnet ® is the podcast for message-led creators, coaches, and thought leaders who ready to write their book, and want to do it with strategy  and soul.Hosted by book coach, ghostwriter, and founder of The Luminous Press, Cate Butler Ross, each episode explores what it really takes to bring a powerful message to the page, whether you’re writing it yourself or partnering with a pro.From behind-the-scenes publishing insights to soulful conversations with authors, creatives, and industry insiders, you’ll learn how to shape the book that only you can write, and how you can use it to grow your authority, create real impact, and become a siren-call to the people you’re here to help.
The Truth About Collaboration Books: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Make Them Worth It with Dawni Beth Baxter
The Truth About Collaboration Books: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Make Them Worth It with Dawni Beth Baxter Ready to make your authority book inevitable? Find out how in this free 16 minute microclass: www.theluminous.media/microclass ________ Collaboration books are everywhere right now – but are they worth your investment of time, money, and energy? In this episode of The Read Magnet Podcast, I’m joined by Dawni Beth Baxter — bestselling author, founder of Certified Social Media M...
Oct 29, 2025
40 min
Get Your Non-Fiction Book Featured on TV (and Become an Expert They Want to Invite Back) with Sarah Collins
Get Your Non-Fiction Book Featured on TV (and Become an Expert They Want to Invite Back) with Sarah Collins 👉 Grab my MicroClass, Make Your Authority Book Inevitable, at ReadMagnet.com/microclass About this Episode: Getting your book — and your message — featured on TV can feel like a dream reserved for the big names with big PR budgets. But is it really as out of reach as it seems? In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Collins, communication coach, media trainer, and former senior TV p...
Oct 22, 2025
29 min
How Alexia Leachman Wrote an Authority Book That Had Nothing to Do With Her Business — And Sparked a Global Following
✍️ Episode Summary What if the book you're meant to write feels totally off-brand? When Alexia Leachman wrote her first book, she was a business coach working with alpha male CEOs. The book? A guide to overcoming extreme fear of childbirth. It had nothing to do with her brand — and everything to do with what she knew people needed. What happened next surprised even her. That one “off-topic” book turned into a bestselling podcast, a suite of digital products, global training programmes, a...
Oct 15, 2025
38 min
Why time isn't the real reason you've not written your book yet
If you keep telling yourself you’ll write your book when you “have more time” — this episode will gently call your bluff. In this solo mini-episode, Cate Butler Ross shares why time isn’t actually the thing standing between you and your authority book. Drawing on real stories from authors inside her Read Magnet® programme, Cate explores what actually creates momentum — and how to stop pushing your book into the “someday” pile. 📚 Ready to figure out which book is worth your time — and finally ...
Jul 10, 2025
8 min
Why Smart Experts Still Write the Wrong Book (and how to make sure you don't)
Too many brilliant coaches, creatives, and experts finally sit down to write their book… and end up writing the wrong one. Because the success of a book has nothing to do with how well the book is written. But because it’s ever so slightly out of sync with the message they’re here to share — or the business they’re here to grow. In this solo episode, Cate breaks down why smart people with big ideas often end up writing books that don’t get them the results they hoped for — and how to make sur...
Jul 1, 2025
7 min
How to Write a Book When the Odds Are Stacked Against You – with Pippa Stacey
------- What happens when your desire to write a book collides with real-life limitations—like chronic illness, low energy, or a life that doesn't follow the usual path? In this episode, author and blogger Pippa Stacey shares how she built a writing career while living with ME/CFS. We talk about writing through fatigue, building a platform from a 3am blog post, and how her most “niche” book ended up opening unexpected doors. Whether you're navigating your own health challenges, struggling t...
Jun 25, 2025
30 min
Why You Still Haven’t Written Your Authority Book — And Why It’s Not What You Think (mini episode)
🎥 Free MicroClass: Make Your Authority Book Inevitable Learn how to create a book that builds your authority, opens doors, and becomes your most powerful asset. 👉 Grab the microclass here ------ You don’t need more time. You need the right plan. If you’re an expert, coach or founder who knows you should be writing a book to grow your business, but it just never happens — this one’s for you. In this short episode, Cate unpacks the real reason so many smart, successful people stay s...
Jun 20, 2025
3 min
What I Wish I’d Known About Writing My Authority Book — with Bestselling Author Lucy Griffiths
If you want to write a book that actually builds your business — but you just can’t seem to get it started — this might help. I’ve made a free 16-minute MicroClass called Make Your Authority Book Inevitable. It walks you through the three things you really need to finally make your book happen — even if you’re short on time, clarity, or confidence. You can grab it now at HERE>> -------- Lucy Griffiths is a digital entrepreneur, bestselling author of Make Money While You Sleep, and forme...
Jun 18, 2025
37 min
Book Deal vs. Self-Publishing: Natalie Lue on Being a Bestseller, Seeking Validation & Choosing Yourself
Writer and podcaster Natalie Lue has sold over 100K books. But it wasn’t until after landing a traditional book deal that she realised that she didn’t need anyone’s permission to succeed. A powerful conversation on legitimacy, authority, and trusting your voice. This week on The Read Magnet Podcast host I'm chatting with Natalie Lue, the creator of Baggage Reclaim, host of the Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast, and author of five books, including The Joy of Saying No (HarperCollins). Natali...
May 28, 2025
51 min
Make Money From Your Book Before You Even Hit Publish with Ashley Shepard
Can your book start making money before it's even finished? Today’s guest says yes — and she’s got the results to prove it. In this episode of Read Magnet, Cate is joined by Ashley Shepard, a publishing strategist, indie author, and founder of Shep Publishing House who shares how smart pre-order campaigns can turn your book into a profitable asset before it even launches. Ashley shares how she’s helped authors run 4- and 5-figure pre-order campaigns and why you don't need a massive audience i...
May 14, 2025
41 min
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