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You have a book idea, but no clear path to publish it.
This episode shows how first-time authors go from idea to published book in 3 to 6 months.

In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, you sit down with Anissa Short, founder of Chosen Pen Group, a hybrid publishing company helping people turn ideas into professionally published books.

If you have ever thought about writing a book but felt overwhelmed by the process, this conversation gives you clarity. Anissa walks you through what publishing actually looks like, what authors should expect, and how mentorship shortens the learning curve.

You will learn:
• What hybrid publishing really includes
• How editing, formatting, and cover design work together
• Why ISBN and Library of Congress registration matter
• The real timeline to publish, 90 to 180 days
• How authors stay involved without being overwhelmed
• Why mentorship changes outcomes in business and publishing

Chosen Pen Group has helped publish an estimated 300 titles since 2013. In one year alone, Anissa personally facilitated 30 Amazon bestsellers. Even during a year of relocation and transition, her team still helped 23 authors publish their books.

This episode also goes deeper than publishing. Anissa shares the story behind Books and Bridges, a literacy initiative born from delivering more than 750 books to students in South Africa. That moment reshaped her mission and reinforced why books still matter.

If you are an entrepreneur, professional, or creative with experience worth sharing, this episode shows how publishing becomes a platform, not just a product.

This episode is for:
• First-time authors
• Entrepreneurs with a message
• Professionals thinking about legacy
• Anyone unsure where to start with publishing

CHAPTERS
00:00 Why most book ideas never get published
01:09 Meet Anissa Short and Chosen Pen Group
02:12 How writing one book changed her career
03:19 The role mentorship played in her success
05:18 What hybrid publishing actually includes
07:09 How many books Chosen Pen Group has published
09:27 Types of books authors are creating today
11:06 Why your voice has value
12:16 Three keys to success in business and publishing
14:18 Balancing structure, life, and leadership
15:59 Books to Africa and literacy impact
18:56 Why Books and Bridges exists
23:06 What growth looks like heading into 2026
26:11 How to connect with Chosen Pen Group
34:25 Final thoughts and next steps

If you are thinking about writing a book, share this episode with the person who keeps telling you to do it.

This episode is sponsored by:
Pure Focus Media
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