Wonderwell

12/04/2023

As we slide into the holiday season, are you questioning your drinking? Maybe even slightly dreading the parties, if they always come with hangovers and morning-after regret? If so, read this Newsweek article by Wonderwell author Dustin Dunbar. In it, he leads us to question the lies alcohol tells us: that drinking will make us more fun to be around, that it will make us happier — and that we can't stop.

I promise you, alcohol doesn't make us happier or more fun, and you absolutely can break its hold over you.

Dustin's book You're Doing Great: And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me is available for preorder now and in stores January 9. It could be the best gift you ever give to yourself or someone you love.

This book is very close to my heart, having escaped from the "alcohol matrix" myself almost exactly three years ago. Life has never been so good. In fact, I finally really am doing great.

I woke up to three police officers, guns drawn, ready to take me to jail.

11/21/2023

Most strategic transformations are doomed to fail, for two fundamental reasons: their leaders don’t aim high enough, delivering incremental changes rather than something truly remarkable, and they move far too slowly to keep up with the pace of disruption. This gap between what is required in a world of seismic shifts in technology and customer requirements and what is typically delivered risks putting your organization on the road to extinction.

On sale in March 2024, Leaders Leap makes the case for why a complete metamorphosis of leadership mindset is key to preventing your organization from becoming irrelevant and explores seven profound “mind leaps” leaders need to make now. With over 40 years of leadership experience, author Steve Dennis will take you on a courageous journey of self-reflection, personal accountability, and growth, exposing the ways in which our ego, biases, and fear, can lead to timid transformation efforts when what we need most is to think bigger, act more boldly, and move far faster.

Learn more about Leaders Leap by visiting our blog (link in bio).

11/14/2023

Now available: See through the smokescreens to what is true with ’s Near Enemies of the Truth. In this book, Wallis draws on his 30 years of wisdom as a spiritual scholar, practitioner, and teacher to demonstrate how nearly all the popular platitudes found in alternative spir­itual communities (phrases like “speak your truth” and “be your best self”) are distorted or oversimplified versions of some of the most significant yet subtle spiritual insights developed over the ages.

When we’re talking about deep and fundamental truths, getting it a little bit wrong doesn’t much matter in the short term, but it very much matters in the long term—just like a tiny adjustment to the rudder of your boat makes little difference at first, but after two thou­sand miles, it lands you on a different continent. If you find yourself lost in a sea of trendy, bumper-sticker spirituality, Near Enemies of the Truth will guide you to the shores of awakening. Order your copy today wherever books and e-books are sold.

10/05/2023

Many business leaders seek to avoid the “fail to scale” phenomenon—the low-quality, high-friction interactions that become increasingly common as companies expand. What made a company great when it was a small, tight-knit team—its culture, its high performance, its clear vision—may no longer exist when such an exponential increase in complexity unfolds. Yet, those who fall victim to this avoidable problem don’t possess the resources to prevent their organization from underperforming in the first place. That’s where Rob Bier comes in.

With over three decades of experience helping founders of start-ups and scale-ups to create high-performing organizations, Bier has devised 20 foundational rituals that executives can integrate into their organizations to make interactions as frictionless as possible. He’s offering them all in his new book, Smooth Scaling, on sale February 2024. Learn more at our blog (link in bio).

09/05/2023

If you’re yearning for a break from the rise-and-grind hustle culture of everyday life, a release from the pressure to produce and do “all the things” all the time, this book is for you. And if you dream of escaping to inspiring, enriching new destinations with your family in tow, this book is ESPECIALLY for you. So proud to be releasing with the incredible author team at . It’ll change your life. Order a copy and start plotting your epic adventure today. 🌎💫

05/30/2023

If you’ve ever:

📖 Dreamed of turning your unique expertise, message, or story into a book that helps and inspires the masses

✂️ Wished you could cut through all the confusing information online and just get some clear answers on what you need to do to get published

🌟 Or wondered how your life would change as the published author of a bestselling book…

Our New York Times bestselling team can help. At the publishing workshop, you’ll get all the insider knowledge you need to turn your content into a masterpiece and write an irresistible proposal that you can use to start pitching agents and publishers.

This could be the year you actually land that publishing deal you’ve been dreaming of.

The Influencer to Author workshop is an exclusive, live, one-time event, so don’t wait to sign up! Register here:

Exclusive two-day online publishing workshop with special guest author Laura Belgray of Talking Shrimp.

05/23/2023

How will you feel this time next year if you still haven’t written your book?

Frustrated? Stuck? Like life is passing you by?

Typically, my clients come to me five, eight, or even TEN YEARS after they first made the decision to write a book—and still they haven’t done it. They’re fed up, desperate, and full of doubt.

Under our team’s guidance, their book takes shape… in a FRACTION of the time they’ve already wasted wishing and wondering how to break into the publishing industry.

🏆 They’ve won awards.
📚 They’ve hit bestseller lists.
🌟 They’ve realized their long-held dream of becoming an author and forever changed their lives.

What’s more, countless readers’ lives are changed.

We’re publishing industry pros with NYT bestsellers under our belts and a proven method for crafting transformational nonfiction books.

We know exactly what qualities publishers are looking for—and how to get them fighting to sign you!

…even if you’re new to writing.
…even if you’ve never published a book before.
…even if you’re still growing your platform.

If you want to learn how to do this, watch this free masterclass where I share my very best industry secrets.

One hour could save you years of confusion and frustration.

Click to get access to this brand-new training. I promise, it’s worth your time: https://wonderwell.easywebinar.live/registration

04/04/2023

From the “No Means No” movement to the “Yes Mean Yes” 2014 California law and , the landscape of consent is evolving. And with the rise of the dangerous incel movement and misogynist influencers like Andrew Tate, education and healthy guidance is desperately needed for men of all ages—which is why we’re so proud to be publishing The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter S*x by relationship therapist Eric FitzMedrud, Ph.D. this September. Getting consent doesn't have to be awkward; it's actually the key to better relationships, better s*x, and a better life. Learn more at our blog.

In The Better Man, relationship therapist Eric FitzMedrud empowers men to embrace their s*xuality, manage their emotions, and understand entitlement—and explains how toxic masculinity harms men and ruins s*x for them and their partners.

03/07/2023

Over the six years since we first published Venkat Venkatraman's The Digital Matrix, the analysis and predictions presented in the book have played out in the global economy, as more industries have gone digital-first.​​​​​​​​
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The digital giants and tech entrepreneurs are no longer at the periphery of traditional industries, but have emerged as the rule-makers, which is why we’re releasing a revised and updated edition of this important book today. The Digital Matrix: New Rules for Business Tranformation Through Technology will help you understand the new business landscape, outline what to expect on your journey to business reinvention, and ensure your company’s success along the way. Read more at our blog.​​​​​​​​
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02/22/2023

A big thank you to Publishers Weekly for this article profiling Wonderwell, and especially for highlighting the importance of ethical hybrid publishing!

"For Langrick, ethical hybrid publishing requires, above all, a strong commitment to high editorial standards. 'You have to be uncompromisingly selective, build your list intentionally, and turn away books that are bad bets, even when that means lost revenues,' she said. 'You have to scope and price each project realistically to allow you to create predictable excellence, even if that means your bid comes in higher than that of your competitor. These things are not easy, but they’re essential to practicing ethical hybrid publishing.'"

So proud of our books, our authors, our team, and the values we practice in our publishing program.

With the company's continued growth, CEO and publisher Maggie Langrick has become one of hybrid publishing’s most outspoken advocates.

02/14/2023

If you're still trying to decide how to celebrate , might we suggest curling up with one of these great reads? (Click the "buy our books" link in our bio.)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

02/09/2023

If you:​​​​​​​​
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✅ Emerged from the height of the pandemic with a deep desire to get back out into the world​​​​​​​​
✅ Are interested in more dynanamic, alternative ways to educate your children​​​​​​​​
✅ Are rethinking your job/career so that you can work remotely​​​​​​​​
✅ Have ever dreamed about an epic family adventure and heading out on the road for a few months or more​​​​​​​​
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…then Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Educational Adventures is for you, and we are thrilled to be publishing it this September. Learn more at our blog and follow for updates. ​​​​​​​​
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02/01/2023

Wonderwell is a to coordinate the development and production of 10–15 books per year. Work from home with a team of smart, heart-centered professionals at a small and growing company aimed at making the world a better place. Read more and apply at the link below.

Wonderwell is hiring a Managing Editor to coordinate the development and production of 10–15 nonfiction books per year. Work from home with a team of smart, heart-centered publishing professionals at a small and growing company aimed at making the world a better place.

01/22/2023

This looks like a match made in the stars, destined for good fortune. ✨🐇🌙​​​​​​​​
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To all who are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, happy new year! May your 2023 be as fortunate as ours is shaping up to be.​​​​​​​​
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01/01/2023

New Year 🥂​​​​​​​​
New Goals 🎯​​​​​​​​
New Book...? 🧐​​​​​​​​
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Submissions are now open!​​​​​​​​
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12/31/2022

There's no better way to charge into the new year than with ' and his community dedicated to seeking results—regardless of the circumstances. Tell us about the unknown territories you're exploring in 2023 and the breakthrough you hope to achieve in your life. 👇

12/29/2022

Writing a book is the most vulnerable act a human can do. More than telling your story one time, the printed page holds it forever, and it's fresh with every page turn. found that vulnerablity accomplished more healing in her life than any other act. ​​​​​​​​
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To find out how she did it and see the lasting impact her authenticity is making in the lives of others, listen to her interview with our publisher on the via the link in our bio. selfishgiftpodcast.com​​​​​​​​
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12/27/2022

Writing a book can raise your public profile, enhance your credibility, grow your business, and most importantly, make a positive impact on your readers' lives.

But your book won't accomplish any of that if you don't set a good foundation before writing it—which is why our CEO and publisher Maggie Langrick is hosting a FREE one-hour webinar early in the new year!

On January 9th at 11 AM PT, Maggie will teach you how to avoid the 3 biggest, most common mistakes first-time authors make. Don't write a flop! Attend and learn how to:

✓ Write a book that people will want to buy, read, and recommend.
✓ Make strategic decisions about what your book can do for you and your career.
✓ Pick a topic that lives up to your true potential.

Sign up to save your spot: https://mailchi.mp/wonderwell/books-that-matter-webinar-general

12/08/2022

The most intense experiences of life make the best books. ​​​​​​​​
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But putting those deeply personal emotions to words, structuring the sequence of events for others to understand, stops many would-be authors in their tracks. ​​​​​​​​
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This is why the Wonderwell team has put together the annual Big Leap writer's retreat. Join us in Palm Springs for four days of guiding you through the first steps of putting pen to paper. ​​​​​​​​
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12/01/2022

What is that one thing you keep thinking about? It's incessant, almost annoying in your inability to ignore it—although it seemingly doesn't fit any of your well-laid life plans. ​​​​​​​​
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That's where our publisher thrives. On each episode of her , she speaks with authors, entrepreneurs, and industry insiders about how to turn your internal drive into true life fulfillment. ​​​​​​​​
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Find the latest episodes at the link in our bio: selfishgiftpodcast.com​​​​​​​​
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11/28/2022

Made for More author Lindsay Sealey appears on Global News to offer strategies that parents can use to help empower young women as they navigate the challenges of early adulthood.

Watch Health Matters: Empowering young women as they make transition to adulthood Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

11/19/2022

Celebrate with Madeleine Shaw—social entrepreneur, co-founder of Aisle, and author of The Greater Good—by sharing this with 5 women who are changing society for the better through small business. 💜

11/17/2022

Every transformation comes with obstacles that resist the forces of change. When you try to alter your career, sense of self, or even the world around you for the better, you'll meet stubbornness—including from yourself. In these slides, drawn from our publisher Maggie Langrick's Selfish Gift podcast interview with author and entrepreneur Madeleine Shaw, we're giving a few practical tips on getting out of your own way to allow growth to happen. FYI, these also work for budding authors! You can listen to the interview wherever you get your podcasts and check out Madeleine's book, The Greater Good on our website. What's the biggest obstacle or myth you've overcome in your life that changed your perspective? Tell us in the comments!

11/16/2022

"When we return to understanding that the purpose of discomfort is to guide us, keep us safe and to drive our behavior, it becomes a very powerful feedback mechanism for growth." —Sterling Hawkins

Read more in Forbes and Sterling's powerful book, Hunting Discomfort.

This successful entrepreneur champions the view that it’s exactly because of difficult circumstances that breakthrough results are possible.

11/10/2022

You know you've got something to say. Enough to fill a book, in fact. But how do you get there? If you've spent the bulk of your time "doing," your writing and editing skills might not be perfectly honed, and when you're an expert in one arena, starting from the beginner's level in another can be really disorienting. That's more than okay; it's to be expected. Our business is giving voice to thought leaders with something new to say. We're great at it, in fact. From developing a proposal to outlining a book, coaching first-time authors, providing world-standard editing, and even ghostwriting services, we've got you covered. So you can tell your story about what you do best. Remember, the world doesn't need you to be good at everything—just the thing which fulfills your purpose. Speaking of which, what IS your purpose? What gets you up every morning and fuels your days? We'd love to hear about it in the comments below. 👇

11/08/2022

An announcement from our CEO and publisher, : Recruiting top talent is one of the most important—and difficult—tasks for any business leader. I am proud to say that I am crushing it right now. 😁​​​​​​​​
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As Wonderwell welcomes two new members to our core team, I want to take a moment to introduce you to them (and a not-so-new member), and share what I’ve learned about building a team of superstars.​​​​​​​​
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Thirteen months ago, I hired Jennifer Jensen to lead our marketing department. I’d been scouting for a Sales and Marketing Director for more than 6 months, and although I met many qualified candidates, I really wanted to hold out for someone with the right values and culture fit, as well as skills. My patience was rewarded when I met Jenn. Today, she is consistently acknowledged by client after client as one of the main reasons they signed with us, and/or the best part of their Wonderwell experience. She is incredibly talented, passionate, accountable, generous, and an all-round amazing human.​​​​​​​​
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About eight weeks ago, J Cisneros, MBA joined us as Chief of Staff. I had been looking for the perfect person for this role since February! Patience and clarity of vision paid off again. J is obsessed with systems improvement, passionate about strategic planning, and is a meticulous documenter with a personality like sunshine. Most importantly, they are one of the most thoughtful, empathic, and self-aware communicators I’ve ever met.​​​​​​​​
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Two weeks ago, we welcomed our new Editorial Director, Eva Avery. This is a linchpin role, so getting the fit right carried major consequences for the company.​​​​​​​​
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I needed someone with deep experience in traditional publishing and enthusiastic interest in nontraditional publishing... Read more at our blog: https://wonderwell.press/wonderwell-expands-team-again-in-2022/

10/27/2022

You don't do what you do “just because.” Your passions, skills, and drives are all a result of your unique experiences and purpose. Wonderwell isn't a hybrid publisher “just because,” either. Independence, self-ownership, and reinventing traditional systems are at the core of our purpose--and our authors'. These are people who have charted their own path, followed their purpose, gotten stuff done, and learned precious insights along the way. Humanity's rebels and cutting-edge rule-breakers. If that doesn't sound like a typical author at a traditional publishing house, you'd be right. But we're a hybrid publisher, which means we give our authors more ownership and control while providing industry-leading services. We're made differently, for authors and readers who want to make and see a difference. If that resonates with you, we want to help get your ideas onto the page! Submit your book idea at the link in our bio. ​​​​​​​​
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10/18/2022

When you're an established expert, it's easy to miss the things new and unconventional voices are adding to the conversation. It’s also much harder to imagine approaching your topic from the perspective of someone who’s completely new to it—which is what most first-time readers will be.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Engaging the mindset of a would-be reader is the key to writing an effective non-fiction book. Unfortunately, Amazon is overflowing with dry, uninspiring titles from legacy experts who failed to do so. Here are three simple tips for avoiding that pitfall, gathered from our publisher 's interview with publishing veteran . As always, you can listen to the full episode at the link in our bio.

10/06/2022

"Take risks. Step out of your comfort zone. Do those hard things." So proud of our author Lindsay Sealey's work to empower the young women of Gen Z! Her new book, Made for More: A Fresh Start Approach to a Bolder, Brighter You, is now available; and this morning, she appeared on CTV Morning Live Vancouver to talk about overcoming stress, anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, the negative effects of social media, and more.

Ahead of her upcoming book signing, Authour and Educator, Lindsay Sealey offers some tips to empower girls and young women on CTV Morning Live!