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📚 Do you have big plans for 2022 that include writing a book? Writers often try to find time to write while working, parenting, maybe looking after your parents, finding romance, fitting in a social life, and forget getting any exercise. How do busy people get a whole book completed. In this interview, Author Nation speaks with Rachel Van't Land who wrote a book during the pandemic while juggling a busy life.

Rachel Van’t Land is a writer in Seattle, Washington, and the author of Talk Back to Me: A Radical Guide to Growing Up. When she’s not in a staredown with a blank page or telling stories on stage, she’s doing stereotypical things like hiking, drinking too much coffee, and trying to coax her teens out of their rooms.


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-Melody
Keep writing!

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Do You Have a Story To Share But Don't Know Where to Begin to Write and Publish a Book?

How to Begin Writing a Book

Saying that you want to write a book someday is being a waiter, not a writer. The only thing it takes to become a writer is to write. There is not a magic super sauce to writing.

People use many excuses not to write but they all come down to fear. When you face your fear and you just do it and begin writing, you will become a writer. It is about setting an intention, ditching perfectionism, not editing while writing, let it be information bulimia, don't worry about punctuation or grammar. As you go through the process of writing you grow your confidence and become a writer.

Even Stephen King and Jodi Picoult struggle when writing. Imposter syndrome is real for everyone.

Writing a Book is Like Creating a Sculpture

Debby likens the first draft of a book to a sculpture and the way Michaelangelo created it. He started with a block of marble. You begin writing and then your editor will relate to you and your story and be able to help you create a beautiful and impactful book. An editor relationship is a lot like a beloved and trusted mentor or doctor. They are all up in your business and have to approach your book with so much love and tenderness that you are comfortable opening up and sharing with them. One editor may not be right for everyone because of sensibilities, etc.

Learn how to find an editor, the 5 steps to brining a book to market, and so much more. 

About The Guest, Debby Kevin

Books have been a lifelong love of Debby's. She is passionate about helping others and herself to publish the very best books and get them out into the world. Debby works with really passionate people who have a big message and want to write a book to get their message out into the world. She helps them publish their books and get them in the hands of worldwide readers.

To access links and read the full blog post click here.

Do You Have a Story To Share But Don't Know Where to Begin to Write and Publish a Book?

How to Begin Writing a Book

Saying that you want to write a book someday is being a waiter, not a writer. The only thing it takes to become a writer is to write. There is not a magic super sauce to writing.

People use many excuses not to write but they all come down to fear. When you face your fear and you just do it and begin writing, you will become a writer. It is about setting an intention, ditching perfectionism, not editing while writing, let it be information bulimia, don't worry about punctuation or grammar. As you go through the process of writing you grow your confidence and become a writer.

Even Stephen King and Jodi Picoult struggle when writing. Imposter syndrome is real for everyone.

Writing a Book is Like Creating a Sculpture

Debby likens the first draft of a book to a sculpture and the way Michaelangelo created it. He started with a block of marble. You begin writing and then your editor will relate to you and your story and be able to help you create a beautiful and impactful book. An editor relationship is a lot like a beloved and trusted mentor or doctor. They are all up in your business and have to approach your book with so much love and tenderness that you are comfortable opening up and sharing with them. One editor may not be right for everyone because of sensibilities, etc.

Learn how to find an editor, the 5 steps to brining a book to market, and so much more. 

About The Guest, Debby Kevin

Books have been a lifelong love of Debby's. She is passionate about helping others and herself to publish the very best books and get them out into the world. Debby works with really passionate people who have a big message and want to write a book to get their message out into the world. She helps them publish their books and get them in the hands of worldwide readers.

To access links and read the full blog post click here.

This "What It's Like" Episode focuses on what it's like to write a book. Paranormal Romance Novelist Leslie Fear tells us what led her to begin writing, what the process is like and how it feels to kill off a character you love. We also discuss what led her to create her successful "Because I wanna Know" Podcast and the guests we would both love to interview. Find Leslie on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and ClubHouse. 

Reach out to The Tracy O Show on Facebook, Instagram, MeWe and ClubHouse or at www.thetracyoshow.com.

 

 

Everyone Has A Story To Tell.

To Become An Author, Start By Tapping Into Your Story, Writing, And Sharing.

About Shelly

Shelly Pordea is a former teacher, turned author, and story coach. She helps clients with their creative process to tell their story, become an author, and publish books.

The Search for Home

Shelly likes to say, that homing in on little bits of our story will help us create a full piece of art.  I asked her how this statement correlates to her trilogy.

Her response was that Stephen King says every author’s first book is a memoir.  He and Shelly believe that we weave our story into everything we write.

Shelly found this was especially true and her entire trilogy was about her journey to find a home.

The Everyday Author

Every day authors don’t make a lot of money from their books. Like Shelly, many are ghostwriters and write articles for corporations, and coach others on writing and publishing.  Shelly focuses her coaching on people who want to start a new career and others.  She works to help you find the pieces of your story that create a full work of art, your work is your art. To find the through-line is to look back on your life and pull those pieces out.

Shelly recommends the book, “The Art of Work” by Jeff Goins.

People want to relate to someone who has a journey similar to ours. As humans, we are curious and want to know as much as possible about the person teaching them.

Trust

Telling your story, helps other people trust you.

Value of Stories

Telling stories of people gives value to others' lives. If thinking of becoming an author, start with your story and see how you can tell it in a way that resonates with others.

Where to Begin to Write Your Story?

What are the steps to writing your story? If someone wants to start on a journey to tell their story, where do they begin?

4 Steps to Take to Become an Author

1. Just write

Shelly is a huge fan of “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron.  Julia talks about morning writing. Just putting pen to paper and getting things out of your brain. Don’t make excuses, just write and you will come up with something.

2. Read – read-write, read-write, and repeat.

Research what people are looking for. If no one has done it before, chances are no one is looking for it. Take something on the market and inject your new spin on it to make it new and unique to you. One must be original when becoming an author.

3. Sweet Spot - Find your sweet spot that will work for you and others but you have to realize that not everyone will like it.

4. Coming up with a new idea is similar to creating your brand and differentiating yourself. It is about finding your sweet spot that will work for someone else.

Self-Publishing When You Become an Author

Where can you begin to self-publish?

There are pros and cons with self-publishing, and you do the majority of the work yourself.

Traditional publishing isn’t that much different, you still have to do a lot of things by yourself.

There are courses available to guide you, but you are doing the work yourself.

Start Googling information and see what works for you.

Get into a Facebook group about self-publishing. A lot of people will answer your questions for free.

Shelly offers a free download, “Write Your Story Now” on her website. You can also send Shelly an email directly from her website and she will answer your questions.

Self-publishing really isn’t that hard, it just takes time.

Other self-publishing resources:

Amazon publishing

Fiverr

99 Designs

Ingram Spark – hardback books and they distribute world-wide

KDP.com – tutorials

Know your standard of quality and your goals for the project before making any final decisions.

Number of Pages and Words

What is the target number of pages or words for a book?

Self-help books:  40,000 to 60,000 words which are about 150 to 200 pages depending on graphics included.

Novel: 80,000 to 100,000 words.

If self-publishing, there really isn’t a specific number, but if working with a publisher, there are standards that have to be met.  One should follow the standards when self-publishing to avoid calling attention to the fact that you are self-published.

Branding Question:

Advice for a multi-passionate entrepreneur, which is most creatives.

First and foremost, the person has to be the overarching brand. Your face must be present everywhere.

You are at the top, and then the areas of business fall underneath and should merge at some point, meaning, they all have to tie back into you at the same point.  The feel, the emotions, the relationships should be cohesive and consistent so that you are perceived as one person, one brand, who has branches of expertise.

Your story has to resonate with others and ultimately build an emotional connection with you.

Learn more about your host, Robyn Graham, click HERE.

To learn about The Brand Marketing Insider by Robyn Graham, click HERE.

Join the Female Entrepreneur Insider Facebook Group HERE.

Book a Brand Marketing Strategy Session HERE.

Ask Me Anything HERE.

Connect with me, Robyn Graham:

Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

Learn more about and connect with Shelly:

Website: https://www.thereativu.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellysnowpordea

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellysnowpordea

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shelly-snow-pordea

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shellypordea

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellypordea

 

Everyone Has A Story To Tell.

To Become An Author, Start By Tapping Into Your Story, Writing, And Sharing.

About Shelly

Shelly Pordea is a former teacher, turned author, and story coach. She helps clients with their creative process to tell their story, become an author, and publish books.

The Search for Home

Shelly likes to say, that homing in on little bits of our story will help us create a full piece of art.  I asked her how this statement correlates to her trilogy.

Her response was that Stephen King says every author’s first book is a memoir.  He and Shelly believe that we weave our story into everything we write.

Shelly found this was especially true and her entire trilogy was about her journey to find a home.

The Everyday Author

Every day authors don’t make a lot of money from their books. Like Shelly, many are ghostwriters and write articles for corporations, and coach others on writing and publishing.  Shelly focuses her coaching on people who want to start a new career and others.  She works to help you find the pieces of your story that create a full work of art, your work is your art. To find the through-line is to look back on your life and pull those pieces out.

Shelly recommends the book, “The Art of Work” by Jeff Goins.

People want to relate to someone who has a journey similar to ours. As humans, we are curious and want to know as much as possible about the person teaching them.

Trust

Telling your story, helps other people trust you.

Value of Stories

Telling stories of people gives value to others' lives. If thinking of becoming an author, start with your story and see how you can tell it in a way that resonates with others.

Where to Begin to Write Your Story?

What are the steps to writing your story? If someone wants to start on a journey to tell their story, where do they begin?

4 Steps to Take to Become an Author

1. Just write

Shelly is a huge fan of “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron.  Julia talks about morning writing. Just putting pen to paper and getting things out of your brain. Don’t make excuses, just write and you will come up with something.

2. Read – read-write, read-write, and repeat.

Research what people are looking for. If no one has done it before, chances are no one is looking for it. Take something on the market and inject your new spin on it to make it new and unique to you. One must be original when becoming an author.

3. Sweet Spot - Find your sweet spot that will work for you and others but you have to realize that not everyone will like it.

4. Coming up with a new idea is similar to creating your brand and differentiating yourself. It is about finding your sweet spot that will work for someone else.

Self-Publishing When You Become an Author

Where can you begin to self-publish?

There are pros and cons with self-publishing, and you do the majority of the work yourself.

Traditional publishing isn’t that much different, you still have to do a lot of things by yourself.

There are courses available to guide you, but you are doing the work yourself.

Start Googling information and see what works for you.

Get into a Facebook group about self-publishing. A lot of people will answer your questions for free.

Shelly offers a free download, “Write Your Story Now” on her website. You can also send Shelly an email directly from her website and she will answer your questions.

Self-publishing really isn’t that hard, it just takes time.

Other self-publishing resources:

Amazon publishing

Fiverr

99 Designs

Ingram Spark – hardback books and they distribute world-wide

KDP.com – tutorials

Know your standard of quality and your goals for the project before making any final decisions.

Number of Pages and Words

What is the target number of pages or words for a book?

Self-help books:  40,000 to 60,000 words which are about 150 to 200 pages depending on graphics included.

Novel: 80,000 to 100,000 words.

If self-publishing, there really isn’t a specific number, but if working with a publisher, there are standards that have to be met.  One should follow the standards when self-publishing to avoid calling attention to the fact that you are self-published.

Branding Question:

Advice for a multi-passionate entrepreneur, which is most creatives.

First and foremost, the person has to be the overarching brand. Your face must be present everywhere.

You are at the top, and then the areas of business fall underneath and should merge at some point, meaning, they all have to tie back into you at the same point.  The feel, the emotions, the relationships should be cohesive and consistent so that you are perceived as one person, one brand, who has branches of expertise.

Your story has to resonate with others and ultimately build an emotional connection with you.

Learn more about your host, Robyn Graham, click HERE.

To learn about The Brand Marketing Insider by Robyn Graham, click HERE.

Join the Female Entrepreneur Insider Facebook Group HERE.

Book a Brand Marketing Strategy Session HERE.

Ask Me Anything HERE.

Connect with me, Robyn Graham:

Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

Learn more about and connect with Shelly:

Website: https://www.thereativu.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellysnowpordea

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellysnowpordea

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shelly-snow-pordea

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shellypordea

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellypordea

 

Jyotsna Ramachandran, founder of the Author Success Academy, is a bestselling author, book publisher, TEDx speaker, and an international Author Success Coach who helps coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts to get their books written without overwhelm and build a super-profitable author funnel with the help of their book.

Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app.

In this episode of Your Potential for Everything, host Alex discusses the Top 10 Tips on How to Write a Book. Her companion book to this episode is entitled Your Potential for Everything: A Guide to Becoming a Self-Published Author.

Do you want to write a book but don’t know how to start? Alex shares her Top 10 Tips on How to Write a Book. She talks about her own self-publishing journey and how her first book hit #1 on the Amazon Hot New Releases in Kindle Short Reads list.

Do you have writer’s block? Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? Do you need prompts for writing? Alex has top tips for you.

Whether you are new to writing or want to up your game, the Top 10 Tips on How to Write a Book in this episode will give you some great insight on how to write the book you have always dreamed of writing. Her latest book is available now where she shares even more in-depth insight on How to Write a Book. The guests in this series range from traditionally published and award-winning author Lisa Napoli to self-published and #1 Amazon Best Seller Radiance Harris of Radiance IP Law.

Her book includes templates, writing prompts, and getting to your “why” for writing.

Links:

Pre-order Becoming a Self-published Author book: https://amzn.to/3su48L1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourpotentialforeverything/

Website: https://yourpotentialforeverything.libsyn.com/website

Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourPotential4

Podcast: https://bit.ly/YPFEapple

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Book Series: https://amzn.to/34QeETc