This morning I was reading Seth Godin’s blog, and I found his topic pertinent in particular to achieving our writing goals. He talked about the different conversations going on in our heads and gave the voices names: The ego–seeks applause and recognition. The lizard–seeks safety, wants to fit in and not be rejected or criticized. The artist–wants to be generous,…
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Do Your Excuses Stop You From Reaching Your Writing Goals?
I got some interesting feedback to this post about hard work in two other places where I posted it (Redroom.com and VibrantNation.com). Some people found it inspiring. Others had a bunch of excuses about why they couldn’t get their writing done…or about putting in the work hard. In the latter case, I heard excuses. I’ve had some of those over…
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BEA to Return to 3 Days Next Year
BookExpo America (BEA) has ended for another year. Although Publishers Weekly reported that it drew mostly high marks, one change was not met with widespread approval: reducing the exhibit floor time from three days to two. A quick decision was made by BEA executives at the event’s conclusion to go back to the former format of a mid-week three-day convention,…
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How Hard Are You Willing to Work to Succeed as a Writer?
A lot of people say they are willing to work hard. A lot of people say they want to write and publish a book–for them that equates to success. A lot of people say they will work hard to write and publish a book. How hard are you really willing to work to succeed as a writer? How many hours…
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Alternative Ways to Have Your Book Discovered
I’m always talking about blogging a book into existence and that if you do it well your book could be discovered. However, there are more ways to use high-tech publishing models and other opportunities to successfully publish books these days–and have them discovered. Actually, for some authors having a traditional publisher discover their content and offer them a contract isn’t…
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