How Writing a Book Too Fast Can Hurt You

Writing a Book Too Fast

Making the shift from unpublished expert to published author lifts your status. It gives you a certain gravitas that signals to others that you are a true authority. Generally, authors outpace unpublished experts in invitations–to speak, to appear in the media, and to partner with high-level people and organizations. Most people understand this. But what…

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A Picture’s Worth 1000 Words

a pictures worth 1000 words

Of Jack Kerouac’s notable writing tips, the one my father made sure I learned was: “Don’t think of words when you stop but to see picture better”, because A Picture’s Worth 1000 Words. My dad would tell me, “Get an image in your mind of what you want to describe. See it clearly in your…

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Write A Book To Build Authority (Part 01)

Write A Book To Build Authority

Here’s How You Can Become An Authority In Your Industry Start by distinguishing between manufactured authority and authentic authority. As a strategic book development and writing coach, I find that most of my clients see writing a book as a means for growing their business. And rightly so. Together, your book and the work that…

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Write a Book to Build Authority (Part 02)

Book To Build Authority blog

Here’s How You Can Become An Authority In Your Industry If you approach the writing process the right way, your book can become your most powerful tool for building authentic authority and scaling your business. Becoming an authority in your industry will help you win clients, raise fees, and scale your business. But, as we…

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