What is this podcast all about
Why Listen?
There’s a story in you—and it’s time to tell it.
Finish the Damn Book is a podcast for authors who are tired of getting stuck. If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, doubted your message, or felt like giving up on your manuscript, this show is for you.
Your story matters—but only if you finish it. You don’t need more time. You need a plan. Let’s finish the damn book—together.
Host Susie Schaefer knows what it’s like to start over, to question your path, and to wonder if your story even matters. After her own turning point, she found purpose in helping others share their truth through books that make a difference.
In each episode, Susie shares lessons from the publishing world, honest conversations about the writing process, and real tools to help you move forward—whether you’re on page one or page 301.
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being real, getting it done, and doing it with purpose.
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Each week, one lucky listener who subscribes to the Spreading the Good BUZZ podcast and leaves a review on Apple Podcasts will be entered to win an exclusive VIP Day with Susie Schaefer—valued at $25,000.
The VIP Publishing Day with Susie Schaefer is a private, full-day session to help you finally move forward with your book. Whether you’re starting fresh or feeling stuck, Susie will guide you through your message, outline, publishing options, and next steps—without the overwhelm. You’ll leave with a clear plan, aligned with your purpose and goals, plus a 30-minute follow-up call to keep you on track.
If you’ve been saying “someday” for too long, this is your moment.
Let’s Finish The Damn Book—together.
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Meet Your Host
Meet The Voice Behind The Mic
Hosted by Susie Schaefer, intuitive Book Doula and publishing coach, Finish the Damn Book! is your go-to podcast for turning powerful stories into published books that heal, inspire, and make an impact.
Susie Schaefer
entrepreneur, investor, and recovery advocate
Susie Schaefer is a Book Doula, intuitive publishing consultant, and host of the Finish the Damn Book! podcast—a bold and empowering show for aspiring authors who are ready to finally tell their story and get it published.
With a heart for healing and a gift for guiding, Susie helps entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and creatives move through resistance, trauma, and doubt to birth books that not only elevate their brand but make a lasting impact. Whether you’ve had a book in you for years or just realized your story needs to be told, this podcast gives you the tools, inspiration, and real talk you need to finally finish what you started.
Each episode of Finish the Damn Book! dives into the emotional and practical journey of writing and publishing—from overcoming fear to navigating editing, branding, and book launches—with wisdom from Susie and guest experts across the publishing and healing space.
If your story is calling, this podcast is your sign—it’s time to finish the damn book.
Launching this July—Susie Schaefer, author of Finish the Damn Book, kicks off her podcast with the story behind the mission.
In these opening solo episodes, Susie shares what led her to leave a safe but unfulfilling path and step into a purpose-driven career helping others tell their stories. From rebuilding her life after divorce to working five jobs while learning the publishing industry, Susie opens up about the real moments that shaped her work and her why.
This podcast isn’t just about publishing—it’s about the power of finishing what matters. And Susie is here to help you do just that.