How I published my first book

How I published my first book

I’ve been editing books for 20 years and writing them for longer.  I’ve published books through a traditional publishing house, with a hybrid publisher and lately, with an independent publisher. Why am I telling you this?  Because I made decisions that probably...
Reasons not to be an author

Reasons not to be an author

If you run a business, train people, are a consultant or a speaker, having a book with your name on the cover as author sets you apart from your competitors.  It positions you as an authority and extends your reach dramatically. I was taught that there were two types...
Me, an author?

Me, an author?

Currently, the boot of my car has a couple of dozen copies of the latest book I’ve produced, The Reputation Gap, written with my co-author, Peter Roper.  It’s not my first book and I’m currently well into the next one.  As a writer, it’s probably not surprising that...
Why would you write a book?

Why would you write a book?

The idea of writing a book crosses most people’s minds at some point – there is a saying that everyone has at least one book in them – but have you ever seriously thought about it? If you are a business owner, trainer, coach, consultant or speaker to have...
More than just a book

More than just a book

While it’s really good for your ego to be able to say you’ve authored a book, there is far more to a book than a little halo-polishing!  A book is the fuel for so many other things that will benefit your business. So if you have already published a book – or...