Fed up with putting your book on the back burner?

In September 2017 we take our annual trip to South West Spain for our writing retreat – 5 days in the sun to focus on your book. I’d like to give you advance notice of this event, so that you can schedule it into your diary! Here’s the link to more information: www.writingretreats.co.uk. If, like many people,…

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What makes a good book title?

I was recently agonising over the book title for my next book. I had a working title, but as I did my final edits, I found it didn’t fit anymore, and I was starting to call it ‘The Book With No Name‘. Although I had many ideas, none of them were giving me the wow…

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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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I sold 200 copies before I published!

I’ve recently been talking about how I can help you to plan, write, publish and market your book. I’ve can offer you books, online programmes, events, retreats and one-to-one mentoring. But don’t just take my word for for I can help you.  A few of my clients have kindly given their time to tell you…

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7 tips on writing a business building book

If you’ve been reading my blogs for a while, you’ll know that anyone can write a book. BUT it takes the right strategies to write a successful business building book. This was something that I talked about in this week’s book masterclass where I shared my tips on writing a book. There’s nothing worse than spending your…

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How to create an effective book plan

Many business authors find themselves stuck when getting started with their book. They have lots of ideas, many things they could share, but no idea how to create the framework and start writing their book. And some do start writing. But then they get frustrated when they’re not sure where to take their words next. That’s why…

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You can't write a book in a weekend

If you started this January with the thought that you were going to write a book this year and get it published, how’s it going? There are a lot of people talking about writing a book at the moment. And there are many people claiming to say that they can help you. I’ve lost count of the number…

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Your book is the hook

The most important thing about writing a book is writing the right book.  The right book is the one that will help you to build your business. You need to find your unique hook that enables you to stand out from the crowd, capture your reader’s attention, and makes an impact with those who need to hear…

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How to get referrals from your book

A book is a brilliant tool if you want to get more business referrals. But having a dream to write a book is one thing, and putting your ideas into action is another! The main problem with many business authors is that they have lots of ideas. They don’t know how to pick the right message.…

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How to build the know, like and trust factor

You may be wondering how you’re ever going to find time to write your book. It feels like another milestone to achieve. How are you going to manage it alongside everything else in your business? You’ve got your head down focusing on your marketing and doing everything you feel that you should be doing to get…

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