Posts Tagged ‘book writing tips’
10 Essential Rules for Writing a Memoir
Writing a memoir is a deeply personal and transformative experience. It’s not just about recounting events – it’s about crafting a story that resonates with others while staying true to your emotional journey. A great memoir balances personal reflection with universal themes, creating a narrative that is both engaging and impactful. Unlike an autobiography, which…
Read More12 Essential Rules for Writing a Non-Fiction Book
Writing a non-fiction book is an incredible journey – but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start or how to stay on track. Whether you’re writing a non-fiction book to share your expertise, grow your business, or inspire change, crafting a meaningful book takes clarity, purpose, and focus. That’s where…
Read MoreWriting space: Where to write and why it’s important
I was recently talking to a friend who was struggling to write. When we unpacked the reasons why, she realised that before the pandemic she was stimulated by long train journeys. And being in the office all the time was stunting her creativity. Over the last 18 months, you’ve probably spent a lot of your day at…
Read MoreWhat makes a book unique?
Nobody wants to write a book that’s a vanity project. Or to write about something that’s been done to death many times before. Because that doesn’t add any value to you or your readers. You want to find the thing that makes you different. That makes a book unique. The hook that sets you aside…
Read MoreWriting 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 MoreGet started with your podcast: Interview with Steve Randall
For many authors, having a podcast is a great partner to a book. It can be used to promote your book, where you can share some of your content. Or you could even use it to record interviews that could later become a book… I recently interviewed podcast expert, Steve Randall to get his advice…
Read MoreBook writing tips
When it comes to writing a book, there are hundreds of tips I could share. Although I do have my favourites. This week, I asked some of our clients what they found most useful when writing their books and here are their top tips below. What are your most successful book writing tips? Enjoy this…
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 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 many books are you writing?
On our recent Make It Happen day, one of our clients was having her first clear day to focus on her book. But it had been going around in her head for a long time. Eight years in fact. And eight years ago, she had started to write it. But for one reason or another it…
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