by lesley | Mar 25, 2026 | Author Guide
That may sound a bit strong, but there are plenty of people who find the writing process tedious. But if you have a great message and an audience ready to receive it – how do you get past your reluctance to sit down and write, without finding reasons to push that...
by lesley | Jan 28, 2026 | Author Guide
When I talk to people about writing a book, the responses are pretty evenly split between: “I’ve been meaning to get around to writing a book.” And “I could never write a book.” (And, of course, there are a few people who have already achieved author status!) Both...
by lesley | Jan 14, 2026 | Author Guide
I recently read an excellent post on LinkedIn about ‘inspiration’. The point was being made by a commercial copywriter, that professional writers can’t afford to wait for inspiration or we’d never be able to sustain a business! When you’re facing the task of writing...
by lesley | Dec 10, 2025 | Author Guide
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...
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by lesley | Feb 6, 2017 | Blogging, Writing Skills
If you’re aiming to raise your profile there’s nothing like entering your local business awards. Even if you don’t win your name gets known by more people. Clearly, it would be better to actually win, but there are never any guarantees. Entering awards usually...
