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Why do would-be authors employ a book coach?
Scratch the covers of most 'individual' accomplishments and you’ll find a busy team. One-woman shows have directors, producers, lighting designers...
Writing a book is a MASSIVE time-saver
I’ve committed to “radical honesty”—well almost (see caveat below*). I had a birthday on Saturday. And my big insight?… Radical honesty saves...
Here’s a tip that trumps them all when it comes to making your brilliant book a bestseller
I was feeling lucky. I’d bought a ticket to watch my first ever night of improvised comedy, "F* This I Quit", and turned up excited. Until I...
MY BIGGEST, MOST BRILLIANT BOOK WRITING TACTIC.
I’m learning improv comedy! (Hilarious, eh). And the way this group–The Improv Conspiracy Theatre - Melbourne—teaches this skill is very tactical....
How much is your business book worth?
You’ve written your book. You slaved for months. You agonised over everything – the title, the angle, the messages, the advice, the case studies and...
Do you think your BABI is good enough?
The big headache that we authors all face when we set out on the path to write a book is this: “Is my idea good enough?” You need a Big Audacious...
Real talk your platitudes
You're scrolling through your feed or opening your browser, and there it is! Another PLATITUDE! ... “Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Taken.” “Work...
Unexpected life lessons…
Ok, confession time. It was a glorious day. The sun was shining, and I was riding my bike with 10,000 other cyclists on the fabulous Ride Round the...
The biggest, most heartbreaking MYTH about authoring that’s holding you back.
Of all the SPOOKY ol’ mistaken beliefs about writing (and believe me, there are many) there is one that is a real ghoul (cause it’s Halloween)....
Writing a book gives you a sustained authority in your field
I recently wrote a post that hit close to 15,000 views which I know is a bit of a boast, but I am going to make a point here. Here's the link to the...
The answer to writer’s block (Hint: it’s not about overcoming fear)
Is writer’s block a thing? And if it is a thing, what’s the secret to overcoming it? I understand the idea. You sit and stare at a blank page. You...
You wouldn’t do this at your daughter’s wedding, so please don’t do it as an author
You wouldn’t—I know you wouldn’t—turn up at an important occasion, let’s say your daughter’s wedding, with dirty, messy hair. OK, maybe if you are...