The Truth About Writing and Publishing a Book (Part II)
A couple of weeks ago I shared some insight into writing and publishing a book to give you a realistic idea of what to expect should you decide to write and publish your own book.
This week I want to talk to you about another truth: you are going to have a lot of competition and you will need to be realistic.
The fact is, there are millions of books on the market, especially now that authors have access to Amazon Kindle and print-on-demand. I guarantee that what you want to write about has already been written about many times, from many different perspectives.
So how do you make sure your book sells? Let’s talk about that…
Are you just one decision away from a life you’ve dreamed of?
You only need to change course by one degree to end up at a completely different destination. ~ E James Rohn
I love this quote. I have shared this quote time and time again over the years, and in particular, in my counselling practice when I had an overwhelmed client sitting in front of me who didn’t know where or how to start putting their life back together after a breakup or a loss.
It’s brought me endless hope and comfort to know that one degree can make such a big difference. One step at a time. One decision at a time. One act at a time.
Today I heard this:
You’re one decision away from a totally different life. ~ Tim Han
One degree. One decision. Completely different destination. Totally different life.
The Purposeful Author: Why an Author needs to be intentional about his writing.
As a self-published author, I know what a difference being published can make. Firstly, to the author – in terms of their self-esteem and the confidence they develop around their experience and the value they bring to their world – and secondly, to their readers who, of course, benefit from the content shared in a book – whether it be shared for entertainment or for educational purposes.
I first published 8 years ago when the 2nd biggest print-on-demand company was just 1 year old. Since then I have helped more than 200 authors aged between 8 and 78 to become published and many of them I have worked with on several occasions, which has been enormous fun.
The Truth About Writing and Publishing a Book (Part I)
Do you want to know the real truth about writing and publishing a book?
Writing and publishing a book takes effort. It can be hard work. There I said it! It’s not the glamorous, inspired, get-in-the-flow-and-glide-through-life lifestyle we all like to think it will be.
Words rarely fall out of people and land perfectly on a page in a way that moves readers like they’ve never been moved before. To have an impact like that takes time and effort, planning and skill.
And there are many things that need to be done to become a successfully published author, many of which are a huge surprise to most first-time authors.
There are a few key principles, however, that can make the process of writing and publishing a book way more satisfying and effort-less than they might be if you aren’t aware of these things. Let me tell you what they are…
Top 10 reasons why a solopreneur should contribute to a compilation book project
At Disruptive Publishing, we have a lot of experience putting authors together in compilation book projects, so we can tell you from experience that they are a great idea for first time authors and for solopreneurs who want to self-publish but are short on time and funds. Let me tell you all the reasons why.
Writing and The Inner Critic: Why do you really want to write that book?
I had a lovely conversation recently with one of my Women Of Wisdom (#WOWFactor) who has been published in several compilation books and is now in the process of writing her own wonderful book about her particular area of passion and an area she has been working in for decades.
Publishing Options. What’s Best For You?
For many people, writing the book is something they would really love to say they have achieved. To be able to say you are a published author is a remarkable experience.
Writing the book, however, is just one part of the process of becoming a published author. There is a much bigger picture than many aspiring authors realise.
Easy-Peasy Business Book Writing: 4 Ideas You Can Use to Write Your Book Today
You know that a book is a seriously powerful tool for a coach. It not only helps to establish your expertise in your market, but it can also exponentially expand your audience.
The Power of the Published Author
Or why small biz peeps should write a book?
Your presence on social media is a great representation of your brand. Your blog attracts and engages with new audiences. Your email list keeps you connected with fans and followers.
Each tool in your marketing toolkit has a job to do, but the one with the most power by far is your published book.