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A client came to me last week because he needed help writing his book. He told me that he’s had this project on his to-do list for years, but he just couldn’t seem to get started. He’s literally been staring at the task—start writing my book—almost every day, and when he came to me, he still hadn’t done it. Here's why he can't get it done, and what you can do if "write a book" has been sitting on your to-do list for far too long.
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Writing a book often takes longer than anticipated because many writers don't have a process or ritual that helps them work efficiently. All experienced writers develop a rhythm to their work with practice and experience. Understanding these three phases of the writing process will help you write faster and more efficiently.
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You've probably heard all this before: writing a book is one of the most powerful marketing tools available to coaches, consultants, speakers, and professionals. But not all books work as well as they could.
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Sometimes, for any number of reasons, even the most well-intentioned writers need to put book projects aside before they're complete. Just because you set something aside, doesn’t mean you'll never finish it. All it takes is a decision to finish what you started.
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One of the most common book writing challenges is getting started—taking action on your book idea and actually sitting down at the computer to write. But for every aspiring author who never starts writing their book, there's probably one that's been started and never finished. As a person who has devoted her entire business to helping people get their books written, I'm not satisfied with either situation.
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What's the point of writing a book? Publishing it. However, although publication is the ultimate goal, focusing too heavily on that—particularly when your book idea isn't fully formed, let alone written—can prevent you from ever getting it done.
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When writing a book, you can do it the hard way or the easy way. This article explains the difference, and offers tips on how to get your book done as easily as possible.
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Whether you're working on a book or your next blog post, writing is a practice. It's not about being good or bad--it's about constantly seeking ways to improve, no matter where you are with your skills. These five strategies are an easy place to start.
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Imagine a crowd of people—your ideal clients and readers—reading your book and loving every word of it. Imagine them devouring every page, reading it again, telling everyone they know about how fabulous and life-changing it is, and then passing your book on to their friends and colleagues. Sounds great, doesn't it? And, believe it or not, every author can have it. Connection is the key.
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When an aspiring author is thinking about writing and publishing their book, the question of cost inevitably comes up. All books are different, though, so asking how much it costs to publish a book is like asking how much a house or a car costs. The price depends on the book itself. With that said, I’ve put together this list of expenses you should budget for when writing and publishing your book.
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If you're a coach, service professional, or consultant dedicated to making positive change in the world, then writing a book can do big things for your career. But that's not really what it's all about. Writing a book is about helping others and making positive change, and it's one of the most powerful ways to achieve that.
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As a writer, you have to keep in mind the fact that if you don’t take your writing and your book seriously, no one else will either. So do you really take your writing and your book seriously? Are you really committed to writing a great book?
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Are you struggling to get your book done? If you're motivated by more than the typical reasons--"It will help me grow my business," or, "It will establish my expertise," or, "It will help me reach new audiences of potential clients"--then your book is more than JUST a book. And writing it is inherently more difficult. But it doesn't have to be.
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If you’re like most people that are trying to write a book, you started off strong and very excited and motivated to write—you couldn’t wait to sit down and start plugging away. You finished the outline and maybe even got through the first chapter without a problem. Then life happened. It happens to thousands of writers—after the initial motivation wanes, finding time to write gets more and more difficult. But if you don’t want your book to become just used space on your hard drive, you need to stop procrastinating and get motivated to write that book.
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Millions of American women loved Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love. Chances are you're one of them because her story was so inspirational. How can you weave your personal experiences into a story that inspires others? This article includes a few tips.
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When you want to write a book, figuring out where to start is one of the most problematic obstacles. You know writing your book will be good for you--it will attract more ideal clients to you, it will make your business more visible, it will allow you to make more money, and it will get your message out to much bigger audiences. But when you sit down to do it, you just can't seem to get anything done.
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Ninety-six percent of authors make more money and get more clients. Today, for many self-employed professionals, the biggest priority on our list is getting clients and taking action to ensure our business stays successful for the long-term. Authoring a well-written, compelling book is one of the best ways to ensure your business grows now and in the future.
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Are you committed to writing your book? Or merely interested? The difference will make or break your success. Millions of people want to write a book. However, less than 10 percent of them actually accomplish that goal. The reason, I'm willing to bet, is that the other 90 percent of aspiring authors are not truly committed to the project, and so they never get it done.
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What if no one likes the book? What if I never sell a copy? What if it comes from the printer riddled with errors? Tears, depression, horror—these are common reactions to such a profound moment in life, and even experienced authors feel queasy on publication day. These tips can help manage some of the most common new-author fears.
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Sharing what you know in a book helps everyone. But if you have a business to run, a job to do, or a household to maintain, then putting off writing a book is easy--even if you really want to become a published author. Sometimes it's easier just to keep doing what you're doing. But that's no fun--and it's no way to grow as a person and professional, either. If you've been procrastinating writing your book, consider these benefits of getting it done.
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Visualizing goals is one of the most important foundations of human achievement. By using your imagination, and envisioning life after your dreams have come true, you can actually attract what you want into your life. And just like athletes are trained to visualize victory, aspiring authors can use this powerful technique to get them excited and motivated about writing their book, and to help ensure it actually gets done. These tips will show you how.
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When a person with little or no writing experience decides they want to write a book, their first instinct is often to find someone with writing skills to do it for them. It sounds easy enough, right? However, a lot more goes into finding and working with a ghostwriter than most people think. So if you're considering hiring a ghostwriter to write your book, this article covers the basics you need to know.
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Every writer has different habits, unique strengths, and mistakes they always make in their work. And in some cases, these quirks severely limit a writer’s success. Knowing your own habits, flaws, mistakes, and strengths can help you compensate for your limitations, and work with your own natural strengths and rhythms. Use these tips to better know your writer-self.
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Book titles are the first thing a potential reader will see, and some book biz experts even believe that a title can make or break a book. Therefore, your title should accurately reflect what your book is about and what it offers readers. And if possible, it should do it in a catchy way. Consider these title-writing tips.
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When you’re working on a book, the question, “Will people actually want to buy this?” inevitably comes up. Although in most cases this is your inner critic trying to sideswipe your creative efforts, the question is valid. Will people actually see the value in the information you’re providing? To make your book more marketable, consider these seven ways to add value.
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Everyone has at least one book in them. But bookstore shelves are packed with titles, all competing for readers’ attention. So how can you tell if your book idea is ready for the competitive publishing business? These tips will help.
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Writing for print and online publications can generate new business leads, drive traffic to your site, build relationships with your clients and prospects, and attract an audience. If you need to grow your business, here are eight ways writing and publishing can help you do it.
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If you're writing a business, self-help, or other instructional book, then it may not seem important to share information about your personal experiences. The purpose of your book is to give people strategies and tips they can use, right? Well, yes, but sharing your background is a powerful way to connect with your readers and show them how your material can help them when they apply it. These tips will get you started.
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Have you been struggling to finish your book? If you’ve been working on the project for what seems like forever, and made little or no progress, you might need to reconsider your motive for taking on the project in the first place. People write books for a variety of reasons, and in reality, as long as your reason keeps you writing, that’s great. But when you can’t seem to stay motivated, then maybe you’re not interested because you’re writing for the wrong reason.
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Over 80% of the population wants to write a book someday. However, only 1% will ever attempt it. That's a huge opportunity for ghostwriting! So, if you're a freelance writer, chances are you can make a lot more money as a ghostwriter. Even if you're not a writer, but an expert in your field, you can still profit handsomely as a ghostwriter.
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Many savvy business owners know that a book can be the ultimate marketing tool. However, you can’t just write ANY book. You need to strategically design your book to attract the right kind of leads and clients to your business. This article tells you where to start.
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Millions of people visit Facebook every day, making it one of the best viral marketing opportunities for authors online. If you have a book to sell (or one on the way), consider these tips to establish your book’s Facebook presence.
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Congratulations, you've finished your first draft of your book! Take a day or two to celebrate your accomplishment. Then, get back to work—you have a manuscript to edit. Every writer needs an editor, but all writers can use the following ten self-editing questions to think critically and objectively about their own work.
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It may come before you even write a word, or it may come well into your draft, but when it does, your progress completely stalls. If you’ve been writing happily and productively on your book, and suddenly found yourself unable to move forward, consider these tips for overcoming the most common reasons aspiring business and self-help authors often find themselves stuck.
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If you're marketing your books online, then you've probably heard of Twitter. It was all the rage last year in social media, and millions of people have joined this micro-blogging community. With so many users, Twitter is a great place to find an audience of readers. These tips will help you get the word out about your book without tweeting your day away.
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Giving pages to non-writer friends and family to critique is not a good idea. So what can you do to get constructive feedback on your work? Consider the following options.
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So we find ourselves at the beginning of the New Year and thinking about streamlining systems and the question arises - Should we have our Facebook updates, blog posts and our Tweets ghostwritten? Would it mean more social media interaction with our readers, since most of us find ourselves so busy when it comes to keeping up with our social media or is it just a ‘cheat’?
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If you’re an author, speaker, coach or consultant, it’s likely you know how important it is to market your products and services. The challenge for many professionals is not only what to do, but how to do it. Additionally, knowing what is a wise investment in their marketing and what is not.
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If you’d like to make this year the year you finally write your book, these 10 tips to getting your book done can help.
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If you’ve always wanted to be an author, you’re not alone! However, most people don’t have the time or the know-how, and many simply don’t know where to begin. Fortunately, there are numerous options available to would-be authors who want to publish their own book. If you choose to write your book on your own, here are some additional tips and tactics for finally getting your book written.
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Writing a book gives you instant credibility with clients and prospects, solidifies your expert status and builds your personal or corporate brand. However, most aspiring writers cite lack of time, lack of focus or lack of knowing how to physically undertake such an ambitious project. So, many individuals call upon ghostwriters to write for them simply because they don’t have the time or resources to do it on their own. Learn more.
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Here are some tips that will help your search for a literary agent.
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You may think you can't write a book. Think again. If you have an uncanny ability to speak eloquently (or at least semi-intelligently) off the top of your head, then you can write a book. In this article, you'll learn the seven simple steps to "speaking" your book.
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