Write Your Book in 6 Months: Secrets from Cathy Fyock

Write Your Book in 6 Months: Secrets from Cathy Fyock

Author: Marcylle Combs August 19, 2026 Duration: 29:37

Cathy Fyock shares her journey from HR professional to successful author and book coach. Discover her strategic process for writing books quickly, the importance of authentic storytelling, and how to leverage your book for business growth and speaking opportunities.

Cathy brings deep experience nurturing women leaders through authorship, drawing from her work with hundreds of professionals who credit her with helping them find the confidence and strategy to publish and expand their impact. Her approach has helped many overcome self-doubt and move from idea to completed book, often resulting in career growth and new opportunities for leadership.

With Cathy’s background as a #1 international bestsellingand award-winning author, her perspective is always encouraging and empowering. 

Cathy Fyock, CSP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is The Business BookStrategist and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write a nonfiction book about their expertise as a business development strategy.  She is the author of 12 books, including—On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draftin Six Weeks, Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You’ve Already Written, My New Book, and withcoauthor Lois Creamer, The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches. Her book, Authority, is an anthology about the power of authorship and was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Her newest book is Writer Crisis Hotline, coauthored with full-time author Allie Pleiter.

Get In Touch With Cathy:

 https://www.cathyfyock.com/,

 https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessBookStrategist/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-fyock-973b735/



Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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