Too many ideas and not sure what to write about?

Six simple words. That’s all it took. For Jenny to finally realise something that people had been telling her for months. The lack of progress, going round in circles and lots of confusion were due to one thing. “I am writing the wrong book!” After attending the last writing retreat that we ran in Spain in…

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Is it time to write your book?

When you find yourself saying the same things again and again to your clients, then that’s the time to write your book. That’s what happened to Jenny. We met at an event in London in the spring of 2014. We chatted over coffee, and she told me how much she’d like to write a book,…

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The Miracle Morning book case study

As a book mentor, I’m regularly reading my clients books and giving feedback. I have a checklist of things that I cover following the 10 Authority Principles in Becoming An Authority. And I go through this with them to help them to make their book and their writing better. When I read a book outside…

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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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Becoming 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…

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Is good writing about mindset or skillset?

I was recently working with a client on his back cover copy. Although he’d written a book, trying to stand out and be punchy with his words on such a crucial part of the book was proving to be difficult. It needed to sound like him and be to the point, all in around 200…

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The problem with book publishing today

It’s easier than ever to write your book and get it published. But there’s a big problem with this. Sure it’s great that with the ever-evolving digital age, it’s easier to tell your story, share your wisdom and communicate what you have to say. But many get lost in the melee of people who are…

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7 ways writing a book can save you time

If I had a pound for every time someone said to me “I want to write a book, but I don’t have time to do it”, then I’d be a very rich woman! Don’t get me wrong, writing a book is a big thing to do. And sometimes it does feel hard to carve out…

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10 time saving book writing tips

Struggling to find time to write is one of the biggest things that stops people from both starting and finishing their book. Some get stuck, so they find something else to do instead. Others get in their own way. They wonder if they know enough or worry about what others might think. And many simply…

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How writing a book has changed my life!

On last month’s Ask The Book Mentor webinar, we were asked the following question: How does writing a book change your life as a business owner? Wow that’s a hard question to answer. If you listened into the webinar, you’ll have heard mine and Sheryl’s responses towards the end of the recording. In my view,…

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