In the Media

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As author of The Profitable Author and a publisher, strategic coach, and partnership architect with 30+ years in publishing, I'm frequently invited to discuss author entrepreneurship, revenue diversification, building sustainable creative businesses, and strategic approaches to industry challenges.

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My work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, and PBS Chicago. I was named three times to New City's "Top 50 Who Really Books in Chicago" list.

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Below you'll find recent podcast interviews, webinars, guest articles, and media features.

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Podcasts & Radio

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• Interview with Andrea L. Hines and Ruth E. Griffin, Authors Up podcast, October 29, 2025​

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• "From Indie Publisher to Author Consultant: Sharon Woodhouse's Journey and Insights," Interview with Edith Zeitlberger, Book Lover's Companion podcast, July 28, 2025

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• "Writing a book is a massive achievement...you CAN market your book," Interview with Claudine Wolk, Get Your Book Seen and Sold podcast, July 5, 2025​

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• Interview with William Turck, Chicago Writes podcast of the Chicago Writer's Association, July 1, 2025

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• Interview and Conversation with Nanette Buchanan and Felice Ricks, I PEN Visions, June 9, 2025

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• The Profitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build an Author Business You Love with Sharon Woodhouse, Interview with C. Ruth Taylor, Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast, episode 181, May 5, 2025

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• Living as a Profitable Author, Host Mike Stephen interviews Sharon Woodhouse, Outside the Loop Radio, episode #963, WGN Radio (Chicago), March 29, 2025

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• "Five Things" Book Promotion Plan That You Can Start Today: Expert/Author Sharon Woodhouse Guides Authors by Example & Experience, Interview with Claudine Wolk, Get Your Book Seen and Sold podcast, March 20, 2025

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• The Entrepreneurial Mindset That Keeps Authors Profitable (Yes, Even in Changing Times), Jessica Noel interview with Sharon Woodhouse, The Obsessed Writer podcast, episode 17, Feb 10, 2025

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• Exploring Author Business Strategies with Sharon Woodhouse, Robin Colucci interview with Sharon Woodhouse, The Author's Corner podcast, episode 148, May 16, 2024

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• Write and Publish Your Book with Author Coach Sharon Woodhouse, Patrice Davis interview with Sharon Woodhouse, Age Has No Limit podcast, episode 27, March 20, 2024

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• Interview with Sharon Woodhouse, Conspire Creative, Ken Humphrey and Luella Schmidt of the the Wisconsin Writers Association talk with Sharon Woodhouse, Midwest Writers Room podcast, episode 6, season 2, March 17, 2024

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• Money Matters with Sharon Woodhouse, Kathryn McClatchy interview, Authorpreneurs Unleashed pocast, episode 5, season 2, September 10, 2023

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• Building a Successful Business as an Author, Kathy Caprino interview with Sharon Woodhouse, Finding Brave podcast, episode #253, April 6, 2023​​

 

• Coaching Chicago's Creative Community, Host Mike Stephen interviews Sharon Woodhouse, Outside the Loop Radio, episode #828, WGN Radio (Chicago), August 27, 2022​​

 

Webinars & Virtual Panels​

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• Demystifying Publishing: How to Get Published and How to Keep Publishing , Panel with the Society of Midland Authors, February 13, 2024

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• Workshop: Build and Customize an Author Business Model, Symposium webinar by Sharon Woodhouse, September 12, 2023

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• How to Create a Profitable Author Life You Love, Symposium webinar by Sharon Woodhouse, February 15, 2023

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​Blog Interviews & Guest Blog Posts​

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• Writers, about your willingness to learn business, guest post by Sharon Woodhouse, The Inkwell with Katherine Clements, May 4, 2025​

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• Squirm at the idea of branding yourself? Here's a perspective that may change your thinking, guest post by Sharon Woodhouse, The Idea Compass with Julie Chavanu, April 14, 2025

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• Stop treating book promotion as a 'bolt on'–the best marketing is *drawn from* your book: Creative ideas for your non-fiction book promo that don't use social media, guest post by Sharon Woodhouse, Too Much Instagram with Nicola Washington, April 9, 2025

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• Boost Your Author Income: An Interview with Sharon Woodhouse, Write Now! Coach blog by Rochelle Melander, March 4, 2025​

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Online & Print Magazines

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• Introducing Sharon Woodhouse, I PEN Magazine, Vol. 5, July-Sept 2025

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Print & Broadcast Media (Archive)

 

Some representative media appearances from my years as publisher of Lake Claremont Press:

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• The Wall Street Journal (2002)

• Chicago Tribune (2001–2007, multiple features)

• Chicago Sun-Times (2006)

• Crain's Chicago Business (2002)

• PBS WTTW Channel 11 – "Chicago Tonight" (2005–2006)

• WGN Radio 720 AM – "The Sunday Papers" (2001–2005, multiple appearances)

• New City "Lit 50: Top 50 Who Really Books in Chicago" (2003, 2007, 2009)

• Writer's Digest – Contributing expert (2001)

• Writer's Market – Contributing expert (2006)

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Interested in These Topics for Your Audience?

 

I provide practical, actionable insights on:

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📘 Building multiple revenue streams as an author
📘 Strategic partnerships that generate income
📘 Sustainable author business models
📘 Publishing decisions (indie vs. traditional)
📘 Author entrepreneurship and mindset
📘 Marketing strategies that actually work

 

For podcast hosts, event organizers, and editors:
Contact me to discuss having me on your show or contributing to your publication.

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For authors ready to build their businesses:
Explore my services or join an upcoming event.

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