The Truth About Writing, Publishing, and Influence with Allison Trowbridge

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Allison Trowbridge, founder and CEO of Copper Books, for a deeply honest and expansive conversation about influence, authorship, and what it truly takes to bring a book into the world. Allie shares the difference between power and influence—and how leading from a place of magnetism, authenticity, and soft power creates lasting impact in a way that grinding never can. We explore her journey from working in the anti-trafficking space to reimagining the publishing industry, and why books remain one of the most powerful tools for shifting culture, sparking movements, and building authority. We also get into the tactical side of becoming an author: the difference between writers and authors, how to know if traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing is right for you, why your title and cover matter more than you think, and the marketing strategies that actually move books in 2026. If you've been carrying a book idea on your heart—whether for one year or ten—this conversation is your invitation to listen to that stirring, trust the timing, and step into the kind of influence only authorship can create. Liked this episode? Make sure to

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The Truth About Writing, Publishing, and Influence with Allison Trowbridge is an episode from The Influencer Podcast by Julie Solomon.

This episode is 55:56 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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