by Amelia D. Hay | 28 Days of Blogging, Author Platform, business, Marketing, Mindset, non-fiction, Self-Publishing, Writing
Every aspiring writer has a vision of their life post-publication. For most people, this dream is full of images of success. Let’s face it, no one dreams of publishing their first book and hearing crickets. But, this is the post-publication reality for most first-time authors. This is what has prompted me to write this blog post, to share with you the truth about your first book and what to expect. Knowing what to expect is so important, because if you can pre-empt moments of failure and success, then you also have the power to change your experience.
by Amelia D. Hay | 28 Days of Blogging, Coaching, Mindset, non-fiction, Self-Publishing, Writing
Is fear holding you back, from writing and publishing your book? Fear of failure, fear of judgement, and fear of success hold many aspiring authors from writing their first book. One of the biggest fears among writers and first-time authors is fear of judgement. You can often feel like a fraud and, as a result, end up consumed by fear, a fear that someone is going to call you out for not being an expert, but a fraud. Writing is one of those amazing things that can force you to face these fears. What do you do when you’re so gripped with fear and can’t bear to finish your first draft or go on to the next phase of writing? How do you overcome the fear of judgement?
by Amelia D. Hay | 28 Days of Blogging, habits, Mindset, non-fiction, Self-Publishing, Writing
The blank page can often seem a difficult foe to overcome. This is because of a wonderful thing called resistance. It’s that feeling of tension between taking action and staying where you are. Everyone, no matter what goal they set will have to overcome resistance. The interesting thing about resistance is, the longer you put off taking action, the greater the resistance you will experience. Do you wonder how other authors manage to get words out of their head and onto the page? Do you want to know their secrets? This is exactly what I am going to share with you in this blog post, four ways to overcome writer’s block and banish it for good.
by Amelia D. Hay | 28 Days of Blogging, non-fiction, Writing
Have you ever started to write a nonfiction book only to give up halfway? Some aspiring authors write a few chapters before running out of steam. While others fail to get started. These aspiring writers all face the same dilemma, the blank page. There are a few writers that manage to keep going and overcome the blank page, but their writing journey is like a never ending battle. You’re reading this blog post because you don’t want to give up half way. You also don’t want to face the nightmare of restructuring a book. You want to set yourself up for success. In this blog post. I will discuss the exact steps you need to take to outline a nonfiction book.
by Amelia D. Hay | 28 Days of Blogging, non-fiction, Self-Publishing, Writing
It’s time for you to understand what takes someone from Internet surfer to avid fan. And discover, how you can apply this principle to writing a non-fiction book. Before I share this information with you, I have an important question to ask. Do you know your ideal reader? Could you spot them in a bookstore or on social media?
