The Disruptive Author

In this episode, We'll talk about the journey to becoming a published author. There are so many things to consider and put into place to make it a successful journey that brings the author everything they hope to experience. 
 One question I am asked most often is "How do I write a book?" And further explanation tells me that the author doesn't know where to start or how to put what they know into some sort of order that will make sense. And once they've done that, what do they do?  What is the process of becoming published?  So let me tell you what I think is the most important thing an author needs to do. 
 

In this episode, I am talking to solopreneurs – particularly coaches, consultants, and therapists.

I get that you’re busy. In fact, I don’t know anyone who isn’t busy these days. It’s life now. Families need attention, cooking and cleaning needs to be done, then there’s work, clients, marketing, and the list goes on.

Finding the time to write a book is a struggle.
But given how important a published book is to your overall business growth, it’s time to consider what you can do to get your book written—even if you genuinely have no time to spare.

In this episode, you'll discover what are the steps you will do to become a Published Author. What does it look like? Anyone can be a Published Author even you!

This week I want to talk to you about another truth: you are going to have a lot of competition and you will need to be realistic.
How do you make sure your book sells?

The fact is, there are millions of books on the market, especially now that authors have access to Amazon Kindle and print-on-demand.  Your books need to have a clear purpose.  It needs to meet a specific need for a specific group of people and it needs to do it in a way that is unique and differentiates you from all other experts in the area you are writing about

You only need to change course by one degree to end up at a completely different destination. ~ E James Rohn

I love this quote.  I have shared this quote time and time again over the years, and in particular, in my counselling practice when I had an overwhelmed client sitting in front of me who didn’t know where or how to start putting their life back together after a breakup or a loss.

It’s brought me endless hope and comfort to know that one degree can make such a big difference.  One step at a time.  One decision at a time.  One act at a time.

Today I heard this: 

You’re one decision away from a totally different life. ~ Tim Han

One degree.  One decision.  Completely different destination.  Totally different life.

What decision can you make that will totally change your life for the better?

As a self-published author, I know what a difference being published can make. Firstly, to the author – in terms of their self-esteem and the confidence they develop around their experience and the value they bring to their world – and secondly, to their readers who, of course, benefit from the content shared in a book – whether it be shared for entertainment or for educational purposes.  Here's what I have learned.

Do you want to know the real truth about writing and publishing a book?

Writing and publishing a book takes effort.  It can be hard work.  There I said it!  It’s not the glamorous, inspired, get-in-the-flow-and-glide-through-life lifestyle we all like to think it will be.

Words rarely fall out of people and land perfectly on a page in a way that moves readers like they’ve never been moved before.  To have an impact like that takes time and effort, planning and skill.

And there are many things that need to be done to become a successfully published author, many of which are a huge surprise to most first-time authors.

There are a few key principles, however, that can make the process of writing and publishing a book way more satisfying and effort-less than they might be if you aren’t aware of these things. 

In this episode I am going to tell you what they are…

At Disruptive Publishing, we have a lot of experience putting authors together in compilation book projects, so we can tell you from experience that they are a great idea for first time authors and for solopreneurs who want to self-publish but are short on time and funds. Let me tell you all the reasons why.

Our world has changed dramatically, thanks, in a very large part, to the Internet.  We now have a whole generation of adults who have only ever known a life where the internet is central to every part of it, and if us authors don’t get ahead of the game, we are going to be left behind.
Find out the difference between an author and an authorpreneur and make a stand for you future.

Simone from Brisbane Audiobook Production talks about why you should consider creating an audiobook from your book and what to expect when you decide to do it.
You can find Simone at www.brisbaneaudiobookproduction.com.au