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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Telling your story, helps other people trust you.
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.
What are the steps to writing your story? If someone wants to start on a journey to tell their story, where do they begin?
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.
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.
Ingram Spark – hardback books and they distribute world-wide
Know your standard of quality and your goals for the project before making any final decisions.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Telling your story, helps other people trust you.
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.
What are the steps to writing your story? If someone wants to start on a journey to tell their story, where do they begin?
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.
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.
Ingram Spark – hardback books and they distribute world-wide
Know your standard of quality and your goals for the project before making any final decisions.
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.
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.
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
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
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