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It's A Book Thing Presents: An Interview with Shannon Wilkerson, author of Girl Go For It! The Single Black Woman’s Blueprint to Living Life Fearlessly

Author’s Bio: Shannon Wilkerson, a native Washingtonian, is an author and book strategy and productivity coach. She has dedicated her career to helping other women to be successful in their endeavors and has built a business around the premise that, with the right tools, anyone can succeed personally and professionally. Shannon enjoys solo travel, journaling and playing with her two children. 

Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book?

Shannon Wilkerson: I was inspired by the need that I saw among single black women, through watching interviews, having conversations and observation. A lot of women were making decisions based on fear and believing the lie that there are certain things that are just not for us. I wanted to squash that and see us elevated. 

Note: This book will be released in October 2023.

DL: How do you handle writer’s block?

SW: I don’t have writer’s block because I have developed an outlining strategy that has eliminated that issue for me and for many of my clients as well. 

DL: What were some of the challenges when writing this book?

SW: I didn’t want my book to be negative. I wanted to focus on the positive and the things that make us amazing. However, I had to also address the stereotypes and stigma that we have been labeled with. It was a challenge to create a balance of the two. 

DL: What are the keys to success in marketing your book(s)?

SW: Warm the audience up with the prelaunch. Build anticipation. Use a professional for graphics. Your image matters! Sell from your own website. 

DL: What tips would you give to aspiring writers?

SW: Write well, not fast! 

DL: What are three fun facts about yourself?

SW: Three fun facts about myself are:

  • I love eating breakfast food for dinner.
  • I like to travel alone.
  • I text my mother and sisters at least 50x a day 

DL: What new projects are you currently working on?

SW: I’ve created a coaching program based on my book. I help women to get what they want out of life by fearlessly going after it. 

DL: If you could choose a superpower, what would it be and why?

SW: I would want the ability to read minds. That way I could see what actually holds people back from living life how they want to as their true self. 

DL: If you were hosting a dinner party which three authors would be your dream guests and why?

SW: My dream guests would be: 

  • Michelle Obama - I just want to know what it was like being the first black family in the white house.
  • Cynthia Brazelton - She’s a woman of great faith and integrity and I enjoy her company.
  • Tabitha Brown - I just love her energy and have interest in her story. 

DL: Where can readers learn more about you and purchase your book(s)?

SW: Readers can learn more here:

DL: Thanks so much for being here with us today. I know my readers will enjoy getting to know you and your work.

SW: Thank you!




 

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