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Finishing that last page and completing your book is a proud milestone for any author. But once your book has been written, edited, and is ready to print and share with the world, a new set of challenges arises. It’s now time to consider how to get your story into the hands of those who […]
One of the biggest roadblocks that new authors face when they want to transform their story into a book is a simple lack of confidence. How do you know that your story is worth sharing? Will it resonate with readers? Does it indeed have the ability to help and inspire people? Asking yourself these questions […]
One of the biggest roadblocks new writers face, especially if they are writing about something personal and important to them, is the fear that no one wants to hear what they have to say. Putting yourself on paper, and exposing your story to the world, can certainly be intimidating because it takes a lot of courage […]
Imagine if you have the solution to someone else’s problem, but because you didn’t share your story, they never found it. Not telling your story is a missed opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, as well as yours. When you bring your passions and experience together to write a book, you become the […]
You know you have a story, and you know that it deserves to be shared with the world. And if any of your friends, family members, or colleagues have ever told you that you should write a book, then chances are that you should trust their judgement! But as even the most talented and world […]
If you’ve positioned yourself as a voice of authority – perhaps by publishing a book or building a strong reputation in your field – then you’ll likely be asked to give a talk. This is because your initial success naturally leads to other opportunities. And speaking engagements are up there with the main ones. Leaders, […]
For many authors and self-publishers, Amazon is both the first step to marketing and publishing a book. It is also the gateway to eventual success. As the leading bookseller in the world, Amazon allows new authors the potential ability to reach millions of readers around the world. On the site, you will find success stories […]
Embarking on a leadership development program can improve your life in more ways than one. Strictly speaking, a leadership development program will help you perform better at your job. And help you communicate more effectively with your team members. As well as put you on a path for further opportunities in your career. But a […]
For generations, authors who wanted to share their story with the world didn’t always have a guarantee that they would reach an audience. Traditional publishing houses ruled the literary world. They made the sole determination of which books would be published and distributed, and which manuscripts would be left behind. But with the rise of […]
Ask any established author, and they’ll attest that a challenge in the writing process, (especially for new authors), is getting their book published. Today we’ll talk about how new authors can search for book publishing companies to get their books out there and reach their audiences! Book Publishing in the Past Decades ago, the […]
We all have a story, and each story matters. And maybe you have been told that you should somehow share your story. After all, each story is unique! Today, we highlight the people, the Difference Makers, who have contributed to the new Illuminate book, by sharing their stories with the world. They are just like […]
You know you have an incredible story. You are all too familiar with the obstacles you have overcome, the challenges that you’ve tackled along the way, and the unique successes and setbacks that make your personal story wholly unique. And you might have even thought about how to write a book about your life. And […]
Out of the millions of people around the world who have thought about authoring a book, very few people actually make the leap. There are a number of reasons why would-be authors with a story to share never put their thoughts to paper, and they can range from not having time, to losing motivation, to […]
Many would-be authors think about writing their own book with a dose of uncertainty. After all, publishing a book is a big milestone and is no small accomplishment. So, it’s understandable that people get nervous about writing, editing, and sharing their story, well before they’ve even written the first page. They ask themselves, “should I […]
Are you thinking that time is your obstacle to write and publish your book? Is this thought preventing you from authoring your own book and sharing your story? Many authors believe that writing and publishing a book can take years or even decades to complete. They think this because the process – from writing the […]