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Book Deal vs. Self-Publishing: Natalie Lue on Being a Bestseller, Seeking Validation & Choosing Yourself

Cate Butler Ross Season 4 Episode 75

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Writer and podcaster Natalie Lue has sold over 100K books. But it wasn’t until after landing a traditional book deal that she realised that she didn’t need anyone’s permission to succeed. A powerful conversation on legitimacy, authority, and trusting your voice.


This week on The Read Magnet Podcast host I'm chatting with Natalie Lue, the creator of Baggage Reclaim, host of the Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast, and author of five books, including The Joy of Saying No (HarperCollins).

Natalie’s built a platform with global reach. She’s sold over 100,000 copies of her self-published books and has cultivated a deeply loyal audience. But for years, she still felt like she needed external validation to be taken seriously as a writer.

But it was only after eventually signing a traditional publishing deal, that she realised that she was already legitimate.

This episode is a powerful reminder for any aspiring or established author:


+You don’t have to wait for permission

+ You don’t need a deal to build authority.

+ And sometimes, the validation you're chasing is already here.

Inside this episode:
✔️ The honest truth about traditional publishing no one talks about
✔️ How Natalie sold 100K books by speaking directly to her audience
✔️ Why creative control (and profit) often comes from self-publishing
✔️ What most writers get wrong about “being chosen”
✔️ How to build a book around the transformation your readers actually want

This is for you if you’re:
✨ Writing a book but unsure which path is right
✨ Wondering if your blog, podcast, or content is “enough” to start
✨ Tired of feeling like you need a gatekeeper to feel credible
✨ Ready to own your voice, serve your people, and publish with pride


You can buy Natalie's book direct here: 

Connect with Natalie:
  https://www.baggagereclaim.com
The Joy of Saying No
Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast
Instagram: @natlue