Posts Tagged ‘becoming an authority’
Writing tip – the segue
It’s late at night. Way past your bedtime. Yet you’re still reading… Finding yourself transfixed as the text draws you in… You plan to read just one more chapter… And as you turn the page, you’re hooked into reading the next… Have you experienced times like this? I know I have. When the book you’re reading captures…
Read MoreAre you ready to invest in your book?
If you book a call with me to chat about your book, one question I’d ask you is this: Are you ready to invest in your book? With any book, there is an investment. There’s the time you need to write it. Even if you get a publishing deal, you’ll be investing time in your…
Read MoreHow to write a book in six months – the key milestones
If you’re thinking about writing a book, how long will it take you to do it? I believe a good timeline is to give yourself six months to write a book. In December, I ran a Book Masterclass when I went through the process of writing and publishing a book, focusing on the 10 Authority…
Read MoreBecoming an authority – 5 practical first steps
In a world where more and more business owners are making the decision to writing a book, creating something that stands out and makes an impact is essential if you are to be successful. In my sixth book, Becoming An Authority, I share the 10 principles that I believe are important for those who want…
Read MoreAuthor to Authority: Why writing a book doesn’t automatically make you an expert
For many business owners, writing a book is at the heart of their strategy for growth. It’s no secret that the more people who hear your message, the bigger impact you can make. It’s become easier than ever to get your book out there, and a publishing deal isn’t the only way to do it…
Read MoreDo you have bragging rights?
There’s been an image going around Facebook recently that says: “If I do a job in 30 minutes, it’s because I spent 30 years learning how to do this in 30 minutes. You owe me for the years not the minutes”. Food for thought in my view. So often, we forget the value of what…
Read MoreDoing the work
It’s incredibly powerful, if a bit unnerving, when you share a piece of writing for the first time. I’ve known clients spend hours with their finger hovering over the send button before they can bring themselves to do it. Whether you have written a blog post, are seeking feedback from a book mentor, sending your book…
Read MoreWhy my new book won’t be on your bookshelf this Autumn
This week, I’m creating the audiobook for Becoming An Authority. I’m off to narrate the second half of my new book later today. If you’ve been following my journey over the last few months, you’ll know that this is my sixth book. As you may have already read Your Book is the Hook and Book Marketing Made…
Read More4 Myths of Writing a Book
Writing a book will make me lots of money. It will automatically make me successful. It’s difficult to write a book. Write it and they will come. I need to get a publisher/agent. These are all things I’ve heard many times over the years of being an author and a book mentor. And they are…
Read MoreHow to own it!
I was recently giving a client some feedback on her book. It was a lovely piece of writing and over the months, she’s really found her voice. There was one key piece of advice I had for her and that was to own it! In my last blog post, I was talking about what it…
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