In this episode, I sit down with Matt Newnham, author, copywriter, speaker, and creator of the Space Ranger Fred series to talk about the real journey behind the books. From sofa-surfing to becoming a published author, Matt shares what it actually takes to turn creativity into a sustainable business.

We dig into storytelling, resilience, rejection, and how his background in marketing and communications shaped his success as a writer. This is a conversation about building something meaningful, taking risks, learning fast, and sticking with it when the odds aren’t in your favour, lessons that apply far beyond publishing. If you’re building a business, chasing a creative career, or trying to turn an idea into something real, this episode is for you.

Space Range Fred is available now at

https://www.spacerangerfred.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Matt-Newnham/author/B019Y7BM7O?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=IkzsWihIWIV73QJKcqHKGJX2BOVmROjzz3UjYoO9QtE

Topics covered:

• Turning creativity into a business

• The realities of being a published author

• From marketing to storytelling

• Failure, resilience, and momentum

• Why consistency beats talent

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