What Writers Can Learn from Author Arlene Laskey’s Self-Publishing Journey
- Newsroom
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
Free Live Event with Q&A
What if your own travel experiences, journals, or personal reflections could become the foundation of a published book? Author Arlene Laskey is ready to share how. Having walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain multiple times, Arlene transformed her adventures into Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim, a fiction novel inspired by the landscapes, traditions, and people she met along the way. Her characters are drawn from real-life encounters, while her storyline is interwoven with the timeless wisdom of Charles Haanel’s Master Key System.
In addition to her novel, Arlene also created a Camino Trip Journal—a low-content book designed to help pilgrims record their own journeys. This project gives writers and entrepreneurs a valuable example of how to expand beyond a single manuscript into companion products that support readers and travellers alike.
On September 28 at 1 p.m. Mountain Time, Arlene will go live on Facebook and YouTube, interviewed by writing coach Rusti L Lehay, to pull back the curtain on her writing process. Writers will gain insights into:
How to turn personal experiences into compelling fiction
Outlining and structuring chapters with purpose
Blending inspiration with universal themes to reach readers
The realities of self-publishing—and how to make it work for you
Expanding your publishing portfolio with low-content books like journals
This interactive event isn’t just a book launch—it’s a masterclass for anyone dreaming of publishing their own story. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions, connect with Arlene in real time, and take away practical strategies for their own writing journeys.
About the Interviewer
Rusti L Lehay is a professional writing coach and founder of Word Quest, where she helps writers discover their voice, refine their craft, and bring their stories to life. With years of experience guiding authors through the writing and publishing process, Rusti brings insightful questions and a supportive presence to every conversation.
👉 Save the date, sign up now, and don’t miss Arlene Laskey’s Book Launch Live with Rusti L Lehay on September 28.
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