As authors, one of the biggest challenges we face is finding the motivation and discipline to sit down and write every day. Timed writing sprints are a powerful tool that can help you overcome this hurdle and make consistent progress on your book. But did you know that writing sprints can also help unlock the flow of creativity?
Read MoreWriting a book is an exciting journey for any author, but it can be challenging to determine which genre to pursue. Memoirs, autobiographies, and self-help are popular genres that authors often confuse with one another. While they may share some similarities, there are some critical differences that aspiring authors should understand. To help you decide, let’s explore the differences between various types of books…
Read MoreAre you an aspiring writer or author looking for inspiration and guidance on your writing journey? Look no further! Here are five must-read books that offer practical advice, inspiring stories, and helpful exercises to help you tap into your creativity and unleash your inner writer.
Read MoreOne of the most important sections of your book is the opening. That’s why for nonfiction, I recommend that you open your book with a compelling introduction. This sets the tone for what’s to come, and it’s also where many readers will decide if they will invest in your book and take the journey with you.
Read MoreDo you often feel you have an important message to share with the world? Is there a calling inside you to tell your story in an attempt to encourage others? Perhaps you’ve overcome hardships or adversity in your life and you feel, by writing on these personal experiences, you can help others do the same?
As an author coach, this is precisely the type of person I tend to attract into my circle. Notice I didn’t say writer. The reason for that is because in my experience, those who are called to share their message do not always consider themselves to be writers. In fact, it’s this very belief that they are not trained writers that holds many back from sharing their message in the first place.
Read MoreIf you are reading this, you probably already know that writing is a vehicle for sharing your unique voice, inspiring others and establishing yourself as an expert in your field. But did you know that it can also provide a passive income stream? One way to generate residual monthly income is by creating a series of eBooks. While there are many online platforms on which you can publish eBooks, the focus of this article will be on Amazon’s publishing platform, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Read MoreWriting and publishing eBooks for Kindle and other online retailers is not only a great way to get your writing published, it can also prove to be highly beneficial for your business, especially if you write a non-fiction book that highlights your area of expertise.
Here are three reasons why you need an eBook for your business:
Read MoreIf you’re a published author, you probably already know that your book sales alone are not going to make you rich. Sure, it happens for some, but the truth is the majority of authors don’t make a living solely from their books, although the book is often the most important piece of the puzzle as it’s the foundation of your author empire.
Once published, your book lends you credibility as an expert in your field and opens doors of opportunity, allowing you to reach your tribe and share your message on a broader scale. Now you can schedule speaking engagements, create companion products, develop mentoring and coaching programs, launch online courses—the high-end items that will become the basis of your business.
Read MoreIf you’re an author, it’s pretty easy to turn your book’s chapters into modules and create an online course by repurposing and expanding upon the content.
Perhaps you don’t have a book just yet? On the flip side, creating a book from your online course can make the task of writing a book all the more easier. With transcription services such as Temi, Rev and Trint, it’s easy to have our audios and videos transcribed into text, offering us plenty of content to work with when it comes time to write a book.
Read MoreIf you love to write, or perhaps you desire to become a writer, chances are you may have trouble coming up with fresh ideas from time to time.
Below I’ve added 5 Tips for Finding Inspiration to Write that are sure to kickstart your imagination and get the creative juices flowing!
Read MoreAt one point or another, most writers will experience a form of “writer’s block.” Sometimes this is caused by fear, not knowing where to start, how to end, or the inability to stay focused due to outside circumstances.
1. De-clutter your workspace. When your workspace is cluttered, your may find it hard to stay focused. Often our physical surroundings will affect us mentally. When our workspace is cluttered, our thoughts tend to follow. Keeping your space tidy and organized will allow your energy to flow more freely.
Read MoreDo you dream of having your writing published? Perhaps you desire to add this accomplishment to your bio, or maybe it’s a lifelong goal you strive to achieve?
The good news is, there are many ways to get published without having to write a full book. In fact, starting out with a smaller project is a nice way to get your feet wet in the world of publishing, while building your confidence for a larger project down the road.
Read MoreWhether you’re penning a novel or working on a smaller project such as an article for a blog, there are many online tools that can assist you, and best of all, many of them are free!
Here are a few of my favorite “must haves” from my writing toolbox:
Read MoreAs a publisher and author coach, one of the things I teach my clients and students is how to complete a book in a condensed time frame, and I suggest this method for two reasons:
1. The obvious reason: so they can have their book published and out in the world to start building their empire!
2. More importantly: by setting a goal for a condensed time frame, they’ll create momentum and realize their goals much faster.
Read MoreAs writers, a common challenge we often face is that of time management. While it’s necessary to develop a strong daily writing habit in order to meet deadlines and complete our projects, life often has a way of presenting obstacles. Before long, we resolve that we just don’t have enough time to write, so we put off the project until later…when the timing is right, but when will that be? Truth be known, the timing may never be just right, so must get creative with our schedule and create the time to write.
Read MoreHave you ever experienced a time when you’ve been “in the zone” during a writing session, only to go back later to read your writing and find the words are almost unrecognizable to you? Ever wonder why that is? Well, it’s likely you tapped into the flow of creativity!
The goal is to get into that creative flow during each writing session and to do that we must resist the urge to self-edit as we write. Now, I’m not saying that we don’t need to be conscious of word choices, punctuation, and grammar. We certainly do, but there is a time and a place for self-editing, and it’s not during our dedicated writing time. That’s what the revision process is for, and that comes later.
When we allow ourselves to write freely and resist the urge to go back and make changes and edit as we write, we unlock our greatest potential, allowing our creative mind to express itself freely.
Ready to give it a try?
Read MoreShanda Trofe specializes in assisting aspiring authors with book writing and self-publishing endeavors.
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