Posts Tagged ‘writing a book’
I've written my book – what comes next?
You’ve written your book. You’ve got hundreds of words in front of you. What happens next after writing your book? Last Friday I had a client in this situation. She was feeling overwhelmed, and wanted a step-by-step process to get her book to her publishers within the quickest time possible, but she also wanted to create…
Read MoreHow to get into the right mindset for writing
You’ve sat down to write your book, and you’re not sure how to get started and in the right mindset for writing. The blank screen in front of you seems ominous and you begin to doubt yourself. Your inner critic asks you the questions ‘who are you to write a book?’, ‘who wants to listen…
Read MoreWhy you'll never write your book
So many people have told me that they want to write a book, yet for some reason it doesn’t happen. They don’t schedule the time into their diary, they can’t decide exactly what topic to write about, and their dream of being a published author gets pushed to one side. That’s why in this week’s…
Read MoreHow to write a book survey results
After carrying out a really quick but powerful survey about writing a book, I wanted to share the results. I asked ‘What is your biggest challenge when it comes to writing a book?‘ and where this fitted into the six step process that I teach my clients and through my book, Your Book is the Hook. As…
Read MoreIs there still a place for books?
When I was interviewed on Katie Martin’s show on BBC Radio Solent earlier this month, where I was promoting my latest book, this is one of the questions she asked me. In today’s modern era, is there still a place for books? At the risk of feeling old saying this(!), when I was young, we…
Read MoreJenny Phillips' 'Eat to Outsmart Cancer' book writing story
This week I’d like to tell you about Jenny Phillips. An inspirational nutritionist, I had the pleasure of meeting Jenny last spring at an event in London. She told me how she had survived cancer in her late 30’s after discovering the importance of nutrition in her recovery. Her dream was to write a book to help others…
Read MoreThe fast track to writing your book
You might believe that slow and steady wins the race, and, of course, often taking things quickly and recklessly is not the best option. But why take the slow lane when you can take the fast track and get quicker and more consistent results? That’s why I want to share with you 5 really easy things you…
Read MoreWriting a book? You must do this first!
70% of my one-to-one clients are writing or have written a book. They recognise the power of being an author in the ongoing growth of their business. But the writing isn’t where it starts. Nor is it with the marketing. Before they put any words onto paper, there is one essential thing that they really…
Read MoreWhat happens when you write a book
At 11am today I rushed to the door as I heard the post land on the mat. In the pile of mail was a parcel for me containing the first copy of my new book. You’d have thought that as this is my third book, I wouldn’t have had a thumping heart and butterflies as I…
Read MoreThe post-it note exercise
The Post-It Note Exercise How often do you approach planning in a linear way? You open your laptop, take out your notebook or create a new excel spreadsheet, when all you really need is a big piece of paper and lots of coloured post-it notes! If you’re writing a book, planning an event, designing a…
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