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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…

Continue reading The Truth About Writing and Publishing a Book (Part I)

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.

Continue reading Top 10 reasons why a solopreneur should contribute to a compilation book project

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.

Continue reading Writing and The Inner Critic: Why do you really want to write that book?

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. 

Continue reading Publishing Options. What’s Best For You?

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.

Continue reading Easy-Peasy Business Book Writing: 4 Ideas You Can Use to Write Your Book Today

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.

Continue reading The Power of the Published Author