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What if finishing your book isn’t the finish line—but the starting line?
Most writers learn how to complete a manuscript.
Far fewer learn how to build a lasting writing career, develop a loyal audience, and create momentum that continues from one book to the next.
In this episode of The MISOGI Method, Jody B. Miller talks with award-winning author, ghostwriter, editor, and publishing expert Lana McAra.
Lana has written or ghostwritten more than 50 books, sold over one million copies, and earned numerous honors—including the national Christy Award, the Global Book Award, and the Silver Royal Palm Literary Award.
Her Colorado mystery series alone sold more than 250,000 copies.
She is also the founder of Vendela Publishing, an author-owned, “UN-traditional” publishing company with global distribution that keeps no royalties and holds no rights.
Lana reveals why excellent books often remain invisible, what professional authors understand about building a body of work, and how writers can create genuine relationships with readers—without depending entirely on social media algorithms.
She also shares how she wrote 27 books while homeschooling seven children, and why a writer’s deepest secrets may become the emotional key to a powerful story.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
• Why writing one book is different from building a writing career
• The three foundations of becoming a successful career author
• Why many genuinely good books never find their readers
• How to create a connected body of work that builds momentum
• The importance of audience alignment before publishing
• How reader experience turns interest into emotional investment
• How to convert first-time readers into loyal fans
• Why authors need a support network instead of doing everything alone
• How Lana wrote 27 books while homeschooling seven children
• Practical ways to keep writing when life is already full
• Why vulnerability and personal truth create memorable stories
• How writers can use painful experiences without revealing everything
• What separates an amateur manuscript from a professional book
• The questions every author should ask before signing a publishing agreement
• Why authors must understand their royalties, rights, and distribution
• The creative opportunities available to women over 50
• Lana’s advice for anyone who believes it may be too late to write a book
• The first steps aspiring authors can take to begin building a lasting career
About Lana McAra
Lana McAra is an award-winning, international bestselling author and ghostwriter of more than 50 books, with over one million copies sold.
She has taught fiction writing for more than 20 years and works professionally as an editor, book coach, ghostwriter, and publisher.
Her honors include the national Christy Award, the Literary Titan Silver Book Award, the Book Excellence Award, the Global Book Award, the BookFest Award, and the Silver Royal Palm Literary Award.
Lana is the founding president of Vendela Publishing, an author-owned publishing company offering global distribution while allowing authors to retain their rights and royalties.Connect With LanaWebsite and free resources:
https://LanaMcAra.com Download Lana’s free video and ebook:
Your Novel Notebook: How to Organize Your Materials and Take Your Novel to the Next Level
Vendela Publishing:
https://vendelapublishing.com/The Fiction Writers Podcast:
Most writers learn how to complete a manuscript.
Far fewer learn how to build a lasting writing career, develop a loyal audience, and create momentum that continues from one book to the next.
In this episode of The MISOGI Method, Jody B. Miller talks with award-winning author, ghostwriter, editor, and publishing expert Lana McAra.
Lana has written or ghostwritten more than 50 books, sold over one million copies, and earned numerous honors—including the national Christy Award, the Global Book Award, and the Silver Royal Palm Literary Award.
Her Colorado mystery series alone sold more than 250,000 copies.
She is also the founder of Vendela Publishing, an author-owned, “UN-traditional” publishing company with global distribution that keeps no royalties and holds no rights.
Lana reveals why excellent books often remain invisible, what professional authors understand about building a body of work, and how writers can create genuine relationships with readers—without depending entirely on social media algorithms.
She also shares how she wrote 27 books while homeschooling seven children, and why a writer’s deepest secrets may become the emotional key to a powerful story.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
• Why writing one book is different from building a writing career
• The three foundations of becoming a successful career author
• Why many genuinely good books never find their readers
• How to create a connected body of work that builds momentum
• The importance of audience alignment before publishing
• How reader experience turns interest into emotional investment
• How to convert first-time readers into loyal fans
• Why authors need a support network instead of doing everything alone
• How Lana wrote 27 books while homeschooling seven children
• Practical ways to keep writing when life is already full
• Why vulnerability and personal truth create memorable stories
• How writers can use painful experiences without revealing everything
• What separates an amateur manuscript from a professional book
• The questions every author should ask before signing a publishing agreement
• Why authors must understand their royalties, rights, and distribution
• The creative opportunities available to women over 50
• Lana’s advice for anyone who believes it may be too late to write a book
• The first steps aspiring authors can take to begin building a lasting career
About Lana McAra
Lana McAra is an award-winning, international bestselling author and ghostwriter of more than 50 books, with over one million copies sold.
She has taught fiction writing for more than 20 years and works professionally as an editor, book coach, ghostwriter, and publisher.
Her honors include the national Christy Award, the Literary Titan Silver Book Award, the Book Excellence Award, the Global Book Award, the BookFest Award, and the Silver Royal Palm Literary Award.
Lana is the founding president of Vendela Publishing, an author-owned publishing company offering global distribution while allowing authors to retain their rights and royalties.Connect With LanaWebsite and free resources:
https://LanaMcAra.com Download Lana’s free video and ebook:
Your Novel Notebook: How to Organize Your Materials and Take Your Novel to the Next Level
Vendela Publishing:
https://vendelapublishing.com/The Fiction Writers Podcast: