What if your book wasn’t the finish line, but the beginning of something bigger?

In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, Susie Schaefer sits down with publishing strategist and “bee lady” Judy M. Baker, founder of Buzzworthy Books. Judy shares her unique approach to helping authors create meaningful, sustainable visibility by aligning their book with their bigger mission.

From her early days working in Napa Valley wine country to publishing her first book at just 16, Judy’s journey is full of unexpected connections, bold decisions, and powerful insights.

You’ll discover:

• Why your book should be part of a bigger ecosystem, not a one-and-done project
• How “bees for brand” can transform your visibility and audience growth
• The importance of consistency, clarity, and connection in your author platform
• Why building an email list matters more than chasing social media
• The biggest mistake authors make (and how to avoid it)

If you’re writing—or thinking about writing—a book, this conversation will change how you approach it.

Connect with Judy M. Baker

Website: https://buzzworthybooks.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judybaker/

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Finish the Damn Book Podcast is for writers who know they have a book in them, and are ready to finally get it done.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, this show cuts through perfectionism, overwhelm, and publishing myths to focus on what actually moves a book forward. Through honest conversations with authors, editors, ghostwriters, and industry insiders, Susie explores the craft, mindset, and real-world mechanics of writing books readers finish and share.

Each episode offers a blend of:

• Practical writing and revision strategies
• Clear-eyed insight into publishing, platform-building, and promotion
• Encouragement for writers stuck in the middle (or avoiding the hardest chapter)
• Permission to write imperfectly — and keep going

Whether you’re working on memoir, nonfiction, or a book that defies categories, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you stop circling the idea and start delivering the work.

Because the world doesn’t need another unfinished manuscript, it needs your finished book.