Business book authors decide to write a book in one of two ways. Sometimes, the decision is part of a business development plan. More often, the...
Writing A Book
The Manuscript’s Done but the Work’s Just Begun
Whew! It’s done! After a year or more, your manuscript is done That’s a big deal. Celebrate, but not too long. You’ve achieved a major milestone,...
What to Do on a Day When You Don’t Feel Like Writing
I love to write, but there are days when I just don’t feel like it. I’d rather go to the beach or play with my grandkids or work on some home...
5 Reasons NOT to Write a Book
Every person has a book in them. Many authors and wits have responded to that idea with the observation that, “it ain’t necessarily so.” Somerset...
The Book Writing Process for Business Authors
If you're thinking of writing a business book with a business purpose, here's an overview of the basic process. I've sketched the key decisions you...
Polishing the Lightbulb: Making Your Idea Better
Suddenly, you’ve got it! It’s the big idea you can build your book on. But before you start calling agents and publishers, step back and take a deep...
Writing a Book: From Awful to Great
“How hard can it be? You to sit down and write the thing and that’s it.” There are a lot of people who think that’s all it takes to write a book....
6 Ways to Maintain Writing Momentum
Writing a book is hard work. And it’s hard work that extends over more than a year. Everyone who begins a book begins with great enthusiasm. Getting...
Can I write the first draft and then turn my book over to an editor?
Cory sent me an e-mail with the following question. “I can’t spare the time to write my book and I don’t want to use a ghostwriter. Can I write the...
I’ve got a great idea for a book!
I’ve got a great idea for a book! I hear that line a lot. After all, I’m a ghostwriter and a book writing coach. Most of the time when I hear it, I...