EP 228 | Writing a Book as an Interior Designer with Kathy Buckworth

June 29, 2021

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Have you ever dreamed of writing a book to grow your brand and share your expertise?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by bestselling author Kathy Buckworth to discuss the realities of writing, publishing, and positioning yourself as an author.

Whether you’re considering a traditional publishing deal or exploring self-publishing, Kathy shares practical advice for getting started, finding your voice, and understanding the business side of becoming an author.

If you’ve been thinking about turning your ideas and experience into a book, this episode offers inspiration and actionable guidance.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why the best way to learn writing is simply to start writing
• The difference between outlining and “pantsing” your way through a book
• How identifying a gap in the market can inspire your book idea
• Why writing contests can help sharpen your skills and confidence
• What publishers expect in a strong book proposal
• Why understanding your audience and competition matters before publishing
• The pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing

TAKE AWAYS

Kathy’s Book Recommendations

Kimberley’s Book Recommendations

About Kathy Buckworth

Kathy Buckworth is an award-winning writer, spokesperson, content creator and media personality. She is the author of six non-fiction books, including “I Am So the Boss of You: An 8 Step Guide to Giving Your Family the Business” (Random House). Her books have been translated into Chinese, Indonesian and other languages, and are available on Audible.com and wherever books are sold. Kathy is a two-time winner of the Professional Writers Association of Canada Award for Excellence in Humour and is the recipient of the Mississauga Arts Award for Established Literary Arts. She has recently completed her second novel, and is also working on a screenplay, her first.

Kathy has been an influencer and broadcaster in the parenting market for almost two decades, and having recently become a grandparent, has turned her focus to addressing the challenges and opportunities which grandparents face.

Kathy is a regular guest expert on television across the country. She has a regular segment on CHCH TV, “Go to Grandma” which talks about the world of grandparenting in the 2020’s. Kathy runs regular media tours talking about products and service that grandparents are looking for, today. This lucrative and growing demographic is easily reached by this “granfluencer”.

She has over 18 years of corporate marketing experience, with CIBC, Royal Bank, Telus and Coca Cola Foods, including her last position as director of marketing for co-branded credit cards at CIBC. She has acted as spokesperson for a variety of high-profile companies including PC Financial, Alcon, TransUnion, Graco, Kijiji, Kobo, VTech, Pillsbury, and other brands.

www.kathybuckworth.com

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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