Posts Tagged ‘Road Map’
Great Ideas Happen When You Least Expect It
If you have read my 10th book, you know that I encourage writers to get involved in at least one creative activity a week. I also make a point of practicing what I preach. Let me tell you about my creative activity: Last evening, I saw The Independents, (theindependentsplay.com) a New York must-see premiere which opened on…
Read MoreHow Will You Answer This Question?
What is the book inside of you? When I ask people what the book is inside of them, they often tell me about the book they are reading. They do not realize that I am asking them about the idea or story inside of them that they may someday turn into a book. I especially…
Read MoreWin A Signed Photo Of Former NFL Running Back, Julius Jones
First impressions do make a difference – – and that includes the first impression you have of a book based on its cover. What attracted YOU to the book you are reading? What about the one you just finished? Studies have shown that there are four areas which influence readers to either open a book…
Read MoreWhat Better Than To Get Into An Author’s Mind….
This week, I would like to introduce you to KJ Waters, a real go-getter author! KJ has a time travel book series to include Stealing Time and Shattering Time. After you learn more about KJ in the below interview, you may want to join her 46,000 social media followers who are on countdown for Killing Time.…
Read MoreWhere Are You In The Book Writing Process?
If you have already finished writing your book manuscript, congratulations. What an accomplishment! While I don’t want to burst your bubble, however you are only 33% of the way to earning your stripes! Here are the next two steps for becoming a successful author: The second step for transitioning from the manuscript stage to getting your…
Read MoreWrite Like You Talk
This past weekend, I spoke with John Costello, the author of Executive Hoodlum. He shared that an entertainment company bought the film/TV rights to his book. He is too close to his own success, however, to even recognize that he’s a great writer! It didn’t take me long to figure out the secret to John’s…
Read MoreTake Calculated Risks
Are you a risk taker or a comfort maker? The 19th Secret for creating your own success will assist you in identifying if you stay within your comfort zone as a form of security or if you jump out of your comfort zone box – a definite attribute of self-made millionaires.
Read MoreThe Art Of Delegation
Studies have shown that doing the same tasks repetitively is one of the greatest time-wasters. If that describes you, learn how to master the art of delegation. For example, anything that you have done more than three times should be converted into a system. In turn, your newly-created system should be delegated to someone who…
Read MoreCreate Your Success Road Map
Many people do not accomplish what they want. The reason? They treat life as a scavenger hunt rather than taking a proactive success approach by having a clearly defined goal. Whether it is a personal or professional goal for which you are striving to accomplish, it is essential that you think through it before committing it to…
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