How to publish a children's book with Counsellor Sue SteerWelcome to today's episode of the Business of Psychology. I'm joined by Sue Steer, who is a counsellor, but also a children's author. I'm really excited to talk to Sue about her journey into private practice and the process of adding a children's book to her already successful business.Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks & References:Plan an overwhelm free practice: Define your specialism & find your focus in this free webinar (Psychology Business School)Links for Sue:Website: www.steerintocounselling.co.ukInstagram: @steer_into_counsellingFacebook: Steer into CounsellingBea's Busy Brain (amazon.co.uk)Rosie on Instagram:@rosiegilderthorp@thepregnancypsychologistThe highlightsI introduce Sue and she tells us about who she is and what she does 00:00Sue tells us how long it took her to go from being a solo practitioner to bringing associates on board? 05:35I ask Sue what she found tricky in setting up her private practice process 08:43Sue tells us what prompted her to start thinking about adding a children's book to her business 11:23Sue tells us about the main character, Bea 17:12Sue explains the process of writing and publishing a book 22:52I ask Sue about marketing strategy and what her thoughts were about how to get her book out into the world 32:41Sue tells her where we can find her 38:00Thank you so much for listening to the Business of Psychology podcast. I'd really appreciate it if you could take the time to subscribe, rate and review the show. It helps more mental health professionals just like you to find us, and it also means a lot to me personally when I read the reviews. Thank you in advance and we'll see you next week for another episode of practical strategy and inspiration to move your independent practice forward.Mentioned in this episode:Define your specialism & find your focusNot sure in your specialism or ideal client group? Don't worry you're not alone. But I do promise you that life becomes a whole lot easier when you decide on who you are trying to help in your practice. If you want to reduce your overwhelm, reach more people, or perhaps reach the next level financially, having a clear specialism is essential.

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