Send me a text!What if your advocacy work could become the book that shifts the conversation?Allison talks with Meg Stone about transforming advocacy into authorship that drives real change. Meg shares how she turned decades of violence prevention work into a book that calls out false safety advice and redefines empowerment.If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your mission into a message that moves readers and gets publishers to pay attention, this is your roadmap.In this episode, Allison and Meg discuss:04:20 — Why Meg’s first book pitch failed - and why that mattered12:30 — The surprising power of advocacy-based self-defense21:00 — How her agent helped her find the right book to write29:50 — The myth of “playing it safe” and how it limits women44:10 — Meg’s daily visibility habit that actually worksMeg Stone is Executive Director of IMPACT Boston and the debut author of The Cost of Fear: Why Most Safety Advice Is Sexist and How We Can Stop Gender-Based Violence.Resources Mentioned:Meg Stone org: megstone.org Impact Boston: impactboston.org Meg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-stone-5a24a970/  Meg’s Book: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9780807016220Publisher: Beacon Press: https://www.beacon.org/ Book Reco: The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781250881397 Connect with the host: [email protected] Book a Call: https://calendly.com/allisonlanelit/chat-allisonIf this episode helped you reframe what your book could be, rate and review The Author’s Edge. Your support helps this podcast reach more authors ready to speak up, write boldly, and make a lasting impact.Rate, Review, & Follow The Author’s Edge “So incredibly helpful!” >>> If that sounds like you, I’d be so grateful if you’d rate and review the show! Your support helps more authors build their brands, reach their audiences, and launch their books successfully. Here’s how: Click here, scroll to the bottom, and tap to rate with five stars. Select “Write a Review” and tell me what you loved most about the episode! And don’t forget to follow the podcast if you haven’t already. I’m sharing bonus episodes packed with insider tips, and I’d hate for you to miss out. Hit that follow button now.LinkedIn @allisonlanelitFacebook @allisonlanelit 🔔 Subscribe for more tips and insights on writing and publishing!👍 Like, comment, and share this video if you found it helpful!

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