Amanda Botfeld is a published author and advocate for women finding their voice — at the poker table, in the boardroom, and on the page.
She’s the author of A Girl’s Guide to Poker, a fresh, accessible, and empowering take on the game that has been praised for making poker strategy approachable for women and beginners alike.
Her writings have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and The Los Angeles Times, and she has built a career at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and female empowerment.
As the founder of Finally Get Your Book Done, Amanda helps women transform their personal stories into published memoirs — using her signature “You talk, we write” method to capture authentic voices and ensure everyone has the tools to claim their space in the narrative.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Liz welcomes Amanda Botfeld, published author and founder of Finally Get Your Book Done. Amanda shares how her co-creative, live book-writing process transforms the often isolating and costly ghostwriting experience—especially for women seeking to share personal memoirs. The conversation covers the uniqueness of her service, why traditional ghostwriting is so expensive, the importance of storytelling, and ways writing a book can be a deeply therapeutic accomplishment.
Key Highlights:
- Amanda’s Approach:
Amanda’s company, Finally Get Your Book Done, offers a supportive, collaborative method for memoir writing. Clients work live with experienced female writers, ensuring every line reflects their authentic voice and story. - Why Traditional Ghostwriting Is Expensive:
Amanda unpacks why agency ghostwriting can cost tens of thousands, often resulting in books that feel disconnected from the author’s voice. Her team focuses on shorter memoirs (around 80–100 pages), making the process faster, more affordable, and truly personalized. - Who Her Clients Are:
Mostly women who have been dreaming of their book for years, wanting to document life-changing events, process trauma, honor loved ones, or simply leave a legacy. Many stories are about triumph through adversity—anything from overcoming medical diagnoses to changing careers. - Therapeutic Value:
Amanda describes the process as “better than therapy” for many clients. The act of telling and documenting one’s story helps with emotional processing, while producing a tangible finished book is deeply rewarding. - Live Writing Magic:
Unlike ghostwriting agencies that write in isolation and return drafts months later, Amanda’s team writes with clients on live calls. This lets authors approve language in real time and ensures their stories stay true to them. - Why Memoir Works Best:
Finally Get Your Book Done specializes in memoirs, not how-to books, business guides, or cookbooks. The writing style is immersive, with writers pulling out vivid details that only humans can grasp—not AI. - Editing and Formatting:
Amanda’s team also manages beautiful custom covers and interior formatting—with artistic touches that give each book a unique, substantial feel. All books are self-published via Amazon, making them accessible to order and share. - AI Discussion:
Amanda advocates for human writers over AI, sharing stories where automated tools sanitized or sterilized clients’ traumatic and personal experiences.
How It Works:
- No need for an outline or anything “ready” before you start—just your story and willingness to share.
- Book a free story consultation at finallygetyourbookdone.com
Connect with Amanda:
- Website: finallygetyourbookdone.com
- Email: david@finallygetyourbookdone.com
Memorable Quotes:
- “The reason to write your book is you can’t live without it.”
- “People think they’re buying the writing, but what they’re really getting is the experience.”
Resources Mentioned:
- A Girl’s Guide to Poker (Amanda’s book)
- Self-publishing via Amazon
Perfect For:
Anyone—especially women—who feels they have a story worth telling, wants the guidance of a live, empathetic writer, and craves a finished memoir that’s true to their own experience.
