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Are you an aspiring bestselling author and thought leader, a children's book writer, filmmaker, novelist, memoirist or poet? The Story Cure is for you! Our channel provides expert writing and publishing insights from 2x New York Times Bestselling Author, decade-long Forbes contributor, TEDx Speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Your Bestselling Book & The Story Cure Press MeiMei Fox and her guests, all of whom are expert storytellers themselves. Join us. Let us help you navigate the Wild West of Publishing today, from conversations with literary agents and PR experts to self-published authors who have met with success, to folks who have pursued podcasts, film and other strategies to share their stories. Harness the ancient power of storytelling to find empowerment in your own narrative and make a positive impact on the world.

Recent Episodes

Courtney Murtha on Writing a Book, AI & Hot Girls Don't Work

What does writing a book have to do with using AI? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this conversation, I sit down with Courtney Murtha, founder of Hot Girls Don't Work, to talk about writing, creativity, entrepreneurship, AI, and the importance of doing the work that only you can do. Courtney shares her experience writing her book and how the process helped her recognize the core themes running through her story. She also talks openly about how profoundly healing the experience was for her. T...

39 MIN

Laura Malin & MeiMei Fox on Storytelling, Audience Building & Book Adaptation

What can happen when you stop thinking of your book as the final destination? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Malin to talk about the many directions a book or idea can take, from podcasts and social media to film and television. Laura shares her experience working in the adaptation space and explains why authors should think about the “middle steps” between a book and a screen adaptation. We talk about audience building, finding comparable stories, momentum, nostalgia, and the importanc...

19 MIN

Laura Malin on Storytelling, Book Adaptations, and Reaching More Readers

A great story can take you places you never expected. But how do you make people care enough to keep reading? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Malin to talk about storytelling, intellectual property, and the possibilities for authors who want their work to reach beyond the page. Laura shares how stories can evolve into different formats, from books and podcasts to film and television. She also explains why building an audience matters and how authors can begin developing their ideas witho...

28 MIN

Stop Chasing Algorithms: Why Every Author Needs an Email Newsletter | Yrmis Barroeta

How many people could you reach by name if your book launched tomorrow? That’s where my conversation with Yrmis Barroeta begins. Yrmis shares her approach to building email newsletters and why authors shouldn't depend entirely on social media to reach their audience. We talk about building an audience you actually own, growing a newsletter organically, the role of trust and consistency, using Substack, pre-selling books through email, and why you don't need to email your audience every day to...

62 MIN

Your Book Is Just the Beginning: Building a Personal Brand Beyond the Book | Andrea Sullivan

What happens after you write the book? In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Sullivan, CEO and founder of Vive, to talk about why your book launch should be more than a single moment, it should be the beginning of a larger personal brand strategy. I’ve always believed that a book can be a powerful calling card. It can open doors to speaking opportunities, podcast interviews, partnerships, clients, and new relationships. But to make those opportunities happen, you need to build something aro...

53 MIN