Posted on 01 January 2010. Tags: book, how to, memoirs, procrastinate, procrastination, start, writing
We all have a book inside of us, but for so many, time, money and a general lack of understanding of the publishing industry stops us from even starting the process.
Back in 1998 when I left England and started my journey around the world, I promised my 92-year-old grandma I would write letters to her every 2 weeks. The next time she saw me was in 2001 when I came back for a visit. She presented me with a suitcase full of my letters and postcards and told me “now write that book” Continue Reading
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Posted on 23 December 2009. Tags: entrepreneurs, inspire, learn, make a difference, personal, teach, write
How will your story make a difference to others?
I hope to inspire some of you to realize the gift hidden within you and give you the tools you need to spread that message and give new ideas and knowledge to make this world a little better for everyone. If you have a unique gift or ability, a book is the easiest way to spread that message to as many people as possible.
I would like to share with you the stories of some of the authors who I have helped to recognize their gift and spread the “word” with their published book.
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Posted on 21 December 2009. Tags: book, ego, experience, fear, good, interesting, knowledge, lessons, make a difference, publishing, Reader, teaching, writing
What is stopping you from sharing your knowledge and experience? Don’t let Fear and Ego get in the way of writing and publishing your book.
The biggest obstacle for writing your book always comes down to fear and ego, these are the top 3 objections:
- Is my story interesting enough?
- Will people be interested in reading it?
- Is my writing good enough?
When in reality you should be asking yourself:
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Posted on 04 December 2009. Tags: author promotion, book marketing, book promotion, celebrity endorsement, celebrity testimonial, influential author, Marketing, sell books, selling books, strategies
Getting a celebrity endorsement for your book is one of the easiest ways to promote it. Readers are much more likely to listen to a well-known expert or media personality saying they can’t put your book down. Not only this but a little
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Posted in 1. Get Book Ideas, 2. Find Your Market, 5. Sell Loads of Books, 6. Cash In, Principles
Posted on 21 November 2009.
Writing is like any exercise, the more you do it, the better you seem to get at it.
I came across a brilliant site recently that is ideal for exercising your Creative Muse. It’s called Six Sentences and takes submissions, posting the best, of short pieces written, well, in Six Sentences. They also have an excellent Ning community site. Continue Reading
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Posted on 10 November 2009.
Can’t I Just Write About What I Know?
Unless you’re in the textbook or academic field (where there’s a need for very specific, academically accurate and impartial information) then you shouldn’t just write about what you know – you should find a way to write about it in a way the reader will want.
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