Book writing
Author Spotlight interview with Helen Rowe
I can normally spot a good idea a mile off. If you can hook me in within the first few sentences, then you’ve probably got a really great book on your hands. I applied this logic in July 2021. At the time, I was a judge for the Page Turner Awards. I was presented with…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Yvonne Guérineau
A personal development enthusiast, psychology graduate and experienced HR professional, Yvonne Guérineau is an expert in helping people to build positive working relationships. After working with organisations and individuals for many years, she wanted to create something that was real, lasting and physical. So she wrote her first book, People in their Element. When she…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Vanessa May
Vanessa May, an executive coach, had dreamt of writing her own book for years. However, she found herself in a pattern of wanting to write, having a million ideas in her head, starting to write and then doing nothing with it. Then, a pivotal moment arrived. A colleague proudly introduced her newly published book, stirring…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Joanna Gaudoin
After being asked many times if she had a book, Joanna Gaudoin resisted this process for many years, as writing is not her favourite thing. However, in 2021, she took a leap of faith and joined our Smart Author – Fast Track programme. Fast forward to November 2022, and her book, Getting On: Making work…
Read MoreHow can a book mentor help you?
A giant engine in a factory had failed. The owners spoke to many people to solve the problem, but no one could tell them what to do to fix it. Eventually, they brought in an old man who had been fixing engines for many years. He inspected the engine for a moment or two, then…
Read MoreYour book writing team
There’s a romantic and whimsical notion that you can hide away in an attic or escape to a cabin in the woods… And emerge a few months later with a beautifully crafted manuscript ready to be published… But the reality is very different. For starters, very few people have the luxury of being able to…
Read MoreWhen’s the best time to get a book mentor?
When’s the best time to get a book mentor? Is it when your business coach tells you to do it?! Is it when you’ve started but are feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Or is it when you’re in the concept or idea stage? I generally work with clients in stage 3 (or 1!) but sometimes people…
Read MoreThe PROVEN Book Writing Formula
All successful nonfiction books follow a proven book writing formula. When I say successful, I mean they have sold millions of copies worldwide, have thousands of reviews and many raving fans. They are the types of books that people recommend again and again. You may have heard of some of them. I’m thinking about books…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Della Judd
There’s no doubt that the challenges and changes of the last couple of years have impacted on our lives and the way we like to work. From home-based working and consideration of how one may want to align their job to a culture, boss or location, it has brought the subject to the fore. It…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Kevin Brent
Kevin Brent was compelled to write his book for two reasons: For the last 10 years, he has worked with owner-managers and wanted a book to support his business, that could be used as a reference guide and a workbook, and support new franchisees. 0.7% of businesses scale to more than 50 employees and 4%…
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