Posts Tagged ‘writing a book’
My Book Mentoring Journey: What I’ve Learned Helping 100+ Authors Write Their Books
When I started my business in 2006, I wanted to change the world. A big vision, I know! But it came from the right place. I wanted to make a difference. To help people grow, find their voice, and create work that mattered. But over time, I realised something: I could only change the world…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Business Book ROI
Writing a business book is one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and experts to boost their credibility and grow their brands. But What Kind of Business Book ROI (Return on Investment) Can You Expect? A recent report, A Comprehensive Study of Business Book ROI, provides fascinating insights into this question. Conducted…
Read MoreThe “Shitty First Draft”: Why Smart Authors Start Somewhere
If you’re writing a business-building book, you’ve likely felt the pressure to make every sentence perfect right from the start. You’re not alone. Many aspiring authors get stuck in perfectionism, thinking they need to nail everything down in the first draft. But here’s the truth: you can’t edit a blank page. The most intimidating part…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Paul Flint
“As a science tutor for over 10 years, I can make a huge difference to kids. I teach the stuff that’s not taught in schools – how to pass exams, revision learning skills, those things that teachers just don’t have the time for. But I can only teach about 30 to 35 kids a year,…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Rachel Bennett
As the world was gripped by the tumultuous events of COVID-19, Rachel Bennett found herself at a crossroads. The burnout from the ongoing crises made her yearn for a change that wouldn’t necessarily elevate her to a higher rung in the corporate ladder, nor keep her stationed where she was. So she made the decision…
Read MoreEnergetic, Enthusiastic and Persuasive: I (Influence) DISC Profile for Authors
You really want to write a book. You know your energy is infectious and you have 101 ideas. When you talk about your ideas, you get a great response. But it is likely that you find it easy to get started but struggle to get finished. In my series around DISC personal profiling ‒ and…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight interview with Joanna Gaudoin
After being asked many times if she had a book, Joanna Gaudoin resisted this process for many years, as writing is not her favourite thing. However, in 2021, she took a leap of faith and joined our Smart Author – Fast Track programme. Fast forward to November 2022, and her book, Getting On: Making work…
Read MoreYour book writing team
There’s a romantic and whimsical notion that you can hide away in an attic or escape to a cabin in the woods… And emerge a few months later with a beautifully crafted manuscript ready to be published… But the reality is very different. For starters, very few people have the luxury of being able to…
Read MoreWhen’s the best time to get a book mentor?
When’s the best time to get a book mentor? Is it when your business coach tells you to do it?! Is it when you’ve started but are feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Or is it when you’re in the concept or idea stage? I generally work with clients in stage 3 (or 1!) but sometimes people…
Read MoreWriting a book ROI
When you make the decision to write a book, there’s an elephant in the room… How are you going to get a return on your book investment? Nick Fewings was recently telling me about the success he’s had since launching Team Lead Succeed in March 2022. I invited him to have a chat with me…
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