Many people would love to become published authors but few ever realize that dream. I believe that’s because it takes much more than a good idea and strong writing skills. It also takes focus, confidence and an unwavering commitment to get the job done. After all, most aspiring authors don’t get paid to write. If successful, you are compensated after …
I’ve heard many speakers say that writing is so much harder than speaking. When you’re speaking, you can use vocal inflection, intonation, pitch, gestures and body language, and a whole host of other tools to effectively convey your message. But hold on a sec! As writers, we also have tools of the trade can we can use in writing our …
“I think I can! I think I can!” said the little engine that could. The little engine believed that she could do it–that she had the smarts to figure it out, and the persistence to keep at it. She had a quality that social cognitive theorists call self-efficacy, and it’s the same trait that enables us to achieve our big …
I’ve been at this book coaching business for a year and a half now, and it’s interesting to reflect upon what I’ve learned about setting and achieving goals during this time. I’ve seen folks achieve big goals, and I’ve seen heartbreak and failure. More often than not, I’ve found that there are common themes for those who achieve their goals, …
My clients have been telling me about their favorite books on writing, and I’ve been exploring their recommendations. In this article I’ll share my new favorites with you for your summer reading list. The War of Art, Steven Pressfield In On Your Mark, Kevin and I depicted the voice of writers’ fears and doubts as The Bitch (with a capital …
Several weeks ago I attended an excellent conference featuring women authors. Exciting event. Diverse authors. Great presentations. So many lost opportunities! All these speakers/authors had a fabulous opportunity to build their fan/reader base, yet almost none of them took advantage of these eleven easy tips for maximizing the marketing benefit of speaking at a conference on their books. In the conference …
I have built my business as a book coach on my ability to crank out a book in record time. On Your Mark, my most recent book, is about going from first word to first draft in six weeks. But the truth is, while I’m pretty good at cranking out books, it doesn’t always come easy. And sometimes it …
Work is a four-letter word. But it doesn’t have to be penance. We’ll spend approximately half of our adult lives working. It should be no surprise that our happiness, well-being, and positivity will be largely determined by our engagement and satisfaction with our work. Our life’s work is central to how we think about ourselves and how we engage with …
Follow this link to listen to the interview with Peggy DeKay and Cathy Fyock discussing how to get your manuscript written!
You want to write your book. You want to get it done in 2015. My guess is that even though you have every intention of writing your book, you may be unwittingly sabotaging your own best efforts. Explore this list and determine if you are getting in your own way. I haven’t told anyone about my goal. If you haven’t …
