Today we’re going to talk about how to market yourself to yourself. Yo dog I heard you like marketing. But in all seriousness he person who is the toughest to sell to … you. Most of us have a voice in our heads that is incredibly critical of everything we do.  Talking Points: Isn’t that true? The person we’re hardest on is ourselves. We beat ourselves up more than other people do. We’re more willing to quit on ourselves than others are.

Intro

* You are not alone.

* James talks about rejection

* It’s reality—I know a lot of authors and only know one who was never rejected …

* Room at the top

* Maybe you’re thinking of quitting right now

* After my first novel was rejected … biggest dream … Darci …

* Why people quit

* Stop believing in themselves

* Not enough encouragement

* Get worn out

* It’s not important enough

* Why you need Simon Cowell

* Magic show Simon Cowell

* The question of craft

* James story of rejection/decision- Allen Arnold

* Time to decide once and for all

* Are you called to write? Really? Or do you just want to play a bit? Either is okay

* Specific ways to market to yourself

* Write yourself a letter from the future (https://www.futureme.org/)

* Read inspiring autobiographies

* Watch Biography on TV

* Ask to hear stories from other writers

* Do something creative with your rejections

* Face the pain- Steve Laube/Chip MacGregor

 

Links:

* War of Art

* FutureMe.org

 

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