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Posts Tagged ‘professional’
Monday, August 15th, 2011
 An author platform is about being visible in the world so that people who are interested in all that you have to offer know you exist. This potentially includes agents, publishers and the media as well as readers, writers and other like-minded souls.
There’s a great deal of information available now on how to build an author platform. Blog posts, courses and classes teach the elements of what a platform includes and the mechanics of how to take action.
Cultivating the right mindset is perhaps one of the most important ingredients for success. It enables you to develop meaningful relationships with people and take authentic action right from the start.
Here are 10 tips to support you to build an authentic author platform:
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Tags: action, agent, author, creative, media, mindset, platform, professional, publisher, readers, writer, Writing
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Monday, December 20th, 2010
 The publishing landscape continues to change at a rapid pace. Advances in technology have led to an abundance of new possibilities to print, publish, market and sell books effectively. In this series of articles on contemporary publishing options, we’re exploring what’s on offer for conscious and creative writers to make informed decisions about the right way forwards.
When faced with an abundance of unfamiliar choices, many people feel overwhelmed and end up not doing anything at all. Decisions are left unmade, and as a result, potential is left unfulfilled.
One of the choices facing writers today is whether to approach traditional publishers, either directly or through an agent, or whether to explore the many possibilities now available to self publish.
For some writers, a combined approach proves to be the right solution as certain books work best when handled by publishing professionals and others are perfect candidates for self publishing.
So how do you choose between traditional and self publishing for your book?
Here are five criteria to take into account when considering this question to help you make the right choice for your book:
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Tags: author, book, professional, publish, Publishing, readers, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writer, Writing
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Monday, November 15th, 2010
 When it comes to writing a book, most people would agree that inspiration is a key ingredient. Yet inspiration alone is not enough. The sparks of inspiration need to be fanned into the flames of action for creative potential to manifest both on the page and in the world.
Inspiration is the first stage in the creative process. Writers who know their sources of inspiration and immerse themselves regularly in situations that are rich with potential never run out of ideas for their writing.
As the creative wheel turns, inspiration flows naturally into the realm of imagination where detail is added. Here the original impulse expands, and new, often unexpected possibilities unfold.
Yet without appropriate action, all of this remains as creative potential. Inspiration needs action to manifest its full spectrum of colours for everyone to benefit from and enjoy.
Writers need to understand that this creative dynamic applies to every stage of writing a book and becoming a successful published author – whatever form that takes and whatever definition of “success” is appropriate to you.
Inspiration and action combine for your words to meet the page and for connections to be made directly with your readership through your platform-building activities.
Obvious though this may be to some, understanding and applying what you know to your own situation each and every day takes real focus and commitment.
So here are 3 tips to support you to combine inspiration and action, with the emphasis on “taking action”!
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Tags: action, book, creative, creative process, inspiration, platform, potential, professional, readers, writer, Writing
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Monday, November 1st, 2010
 If I only had the chance to give you one tip for success on your writer’s journey, this would be it – write a first-class book proposal to give your book the best possible chance of success.
Even if you are self-publishing, compiling all of the information you need to include in each section of the book proposal is an immensely worthwhile investment of your time and energy.
With traditional publishing, the book proposal is the key to open the publishing door for you to achieve your full potential as an author.
With self-publishing, having all of the most important information easily accessible in one document means that you have the basis of a plan to work to when it comes to taking your book successfully out to the marketplace.
So what should a good proposal include?
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Tags: agent, author, book, book proposal, marketing, professional, publication, publisher, reader, synopsis, writer
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
 This is a question which is likely to apply to increasing numbers of writers as the publishing landscape continues to shift in response to new developments in technology and readers’ requirements.
Opportunities with print-on-demand open up possibilities for writers to go ahead and publish their own books even when their ultimate goal is securing a deal with a traditional publisher.
The most important point to realize is that it is not enough simply to print and publish your book and expect an agent or publisher to be impressed sufficiently by those actions alone.
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Tags: agent, author, media, platform, print-on-demand, professional, publisher, success, writer
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
 At a time when ‘back to school/work/studies’ is in the air, I know that many writers are gearing up for success in the last few months of 2009.
If approaching agents and publishers is nearing the top of your agenda, I would love to support you with the process of writing your book proposal or synopsis.
So here’s what I propose …
When you purchase a copy of my How to Write the Ultimate Book Proposal Online Masterclass Course during the month of September, I will offer you a massive £100 / $165 off my Book Proposal Review Package!
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Tags: agent, book proposal, coaching, professional, publisher
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
If you want to become a published author, prioritise a professional approach, high standards of excellence and action!
Last year was another year of major drama in the publishing industry:
The trend of major acquisitions continued with huge conglomerate publishing houses taking over small, medium and even sizeable publishers to create even larger international publishing groups.
Many independent publishers had to become ever more inventive with their publishing decisions just to stay in the game …
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Tags: action, author, confidence, professional, publish, publisher
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Be clear about your motivation and what you want to achieve from writing a book for publication.
Imagine for a moment that you have already achieved your writing dreams.
You are enjoying the benefits of successful authorship, new opportunities have opened up in your life and creatively you feel fulfilled.
You pause to look back on your journey so far from your current perspective of so much knowledge and experience of writing and the world of publishing.
What advice would you give to yourself today to make it simpler and more fun for you to experience that success?
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Tags: book, book proposal, platform, professional, publication, publisher, success, synopsis, Writing
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An author platform is about being visible in the world so that people who are interested in all that you have to offer know you exist. This potentially includes agents, publishers and the media as well as readers, writers and other like-minded souls.
