How to Turn Life Experience Into a Book Deal (at Any Age) with Lori Hellis | Ep. 68
Is it ever too late to write your book and get published? Lori Hellis proves it’s not.
Allison Lane and Lori Hellis explore how she transitioned from a career in law to becoming a recognized voice in the true crime genre with a successful book launch, a thriving YouTube channel, and a dedicated readership. You’ll hear how she reverse engineered her author marketing strategy, secured a publishing deal fast, and built visibility without waiting for permission.
If you’re wondering how to launch a book, grow your audience, or get published after 60, this episode is your blueprint.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Lori used her legal background to create a compelling true crime brand
- The fastest path to getting a nonfiction book published without hundreds of queries
- Why community (and not just content) can drive your visibility
Resources Mentioned:
- Lori Hellis website: https://www.lorihellis.com/
- Lori Hellis’ book: Children of Darkness and Light Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: A Story of Murderous Faith: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781639367108
- Connect with Lori on YouTube - Chasing Justice: https://www.youtube.com/@ChasingjusticewithLori
- Book Reco: An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781982108663
- Book Launch Bootcamp: https://www.lanelit.com/
Timestamps:
04:12 – How Lori’s divorce book unexpectedly launched her publishing career
15:47 – The legal case that turned into a bestseller
28:03 – Why your niche expertise is your biggest author asset
37:15 – How Lori built a true crime platform in just 3 months
44:59 – The #1 mistake aspiring true crime authors make
56:02 – What authors really need to know before their book launch
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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs07oP_QedM
