This episode of Courageous Destiny: Build a Business & Life You Love presents a rich and illuminating conversation between Kristin Crockett and Krista Brea, diving into the multifaceted journey of self-publishing. Together, they peel back the layers of what it truly takes to bring a book into the world—not just as a creative endeavor, but as a bold pathway toward freedom, income, and impact.

Krista, a ten-time author, shares her unique insights into the self-publishing process, emphasizing that while the idea of writing a book can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t have to stop you. She stresses the value of a structured, courageous approach: using ghostwriters to support your voice, leveraging AI to create outlines, and breaking down the writing journey into actionable steps that anyone can follow.

Throughout the conversation, Krista highlights the importance of market research—checking tools like Google and Amazon to ensure that book topics align with real reader demand. This strategic lens transforms writing from a daunting dream into an achievable, profitable venture. With smart planning, appealing book covers, targeted keywords, and the power of reviews, Krista reveals how authors can generate visibility and create streams of passive income through platforms like Amazon.

At its heart, the dialogue echoes a Courageous Destiny principle: overcoming fear with clarity, structure, and action. Listeners walk away not only with strategies to self-publish but also with the empowered mindset to push past the inner voice that says, “I can’t.”

Takeaways

• Plan with courage: Understand market demand before committing to a project.
• Leverage support: Use ghostwriters and AI to streamline the writing process without losing your unique voice.
• Break it down: Tackle book writing in manageable steps to reduce overwhelm.
• Market smart: Optimize keywords, covers, and reviews to stand out on Amazon.
• Create freedom: Passive income from self-publishing is real with the right structure and strategy.
• Move through fear: Courageously face the overwhelm of writing and transform it into confidence.

About Krista Brea

Krista Brea is a vibrant, self-published author who began her journey in 2022 after becoming a mother, seeking a way to create passive income while embracing the joy of family life. What began as a bold experiment quickly turned into a thriving stream of royalties and a proven, repeatable process.

With ten books under her belt in just a few short years, Krista now teaches her strategies through her self-publishing course, showing others how to turn their ideas into income. Her energy is contagious, her approach is practical, and her story embodies what it means to step courageously into new possibilities.

Krista reminds us all that self-publishing isn’t just about books—it’s about creating a destiny by design, where your words, wisdom, and willingness to take bold action can change your life and the lives of countless readers.