One step at a time …

One step at a time …

(and here are the steps) Writing a book is a process – and every process has steps. Contemplating becoming an author can be overwhelming, especially if the idea of writing thousands of words is daunting.  But there are lots of things you can do that will make that...
Mindset and motivation for authors

Mindset and motivation for authors

The key to getting your book from an idea and into print is taking action.  But, if writing isn’t your thing, you need something to get you moving. When I work with people on their books, there are a number of things I encourage them to do, before they even think...
What if nobody buys my book?

What if nobody buys my book?

There are two sides to this.  Firstly, you need to research your audience before you start writing, so you should have a good idea who will be interested in your book.  Secondly, they won’t buy it if they don’t know about it – so you need to work on your promotion....
How to plan a book

How to plan a book

If you’re thinking of writing a book you probably have the subject in mind, but how do you get from an idea to a finished manuscript? I’m talking about non-fiction books in this article – there are different approaches to fiction and non-fiction, and non-fiction...
The 7 deadly sins on your website

The 7 deadly sins on your website

It’s astonishing how few people actually THINK about their website visitors when they’re planning out their websites.  That’s why many websites don’t work; they’re focused on the website owner not the potential customer! Try and put...