Author 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…

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Author Spotlight interview with Dr Carol Samuel

The start of the pandemic last year prompted many people to decide to write a book and today’s featured author is one of these. After her book had sat in her head for the best part of 10 years, Dr Carol Samuel made the decision to write her book, The Tenacious Student. At the same…

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Are 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…

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How 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…

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Interview with Lorraine Palmer, author of Raw Food in a Flash

In our Author’s Journey Facebook group this week, Sheryl Andrews interviewed Librotas client, Lorraine Palmer. She started working with me with a VIP planning day in 2015 and published her book last year. Lorraine is the author of Raw Food in a Flash, written for peri-menopausal women and those going through the menopause. It includes…

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Client interview: Sian Young, The Gutsy Entrepreneur

Welcome to the second client interview in this short series with Sian Young, The Gutsy Entrepreneur. After attending the Planning and Writing Mini-retreat in 2016, Sian has been focusing on writing her second book. After spending 7 tough years on the streets of Scotland and later experiencing burn out, she is now an award- winning health coach. Her…

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5 reasons why most business authors fail

Writing a book doesn’t guarantee your success. Just putting your words down on paper and hoping that it will help you to attract more clients isn’t going to cut it. And actually most business authors and their books fail. Why you may ask? Here are 5 reasons why most business authors fail They write their book…

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How will your life lessons inspire others?

If life hasn’t taught you anything, then you probably won’t have any lessons to teach your clients. But let’s get down to reality. Life has its challenges, its ups and downs, and hey none of us know what’s around the corner. The things that have gone wrong in our lives are the things that have shaped us.…

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