“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar You’re about to write your first book. For as long as you can remember, you’ve wanted to become a published author—yearning to share your thoughts with the world and reach others who may be facing challenges like…
With tides moving from traditional methods of earning to the creator economy, being identified as a writer in this digital age is one of the most lucrative professions you can ever pursue. Writing was once seen as a lazy man’s job. No parent wanted to hear their child say they wanted to be a writer,…
Five Reasons Why You Won’t Succeed As an Author. These are key reasons why many authors fail. You really want to read this carefully. In my experience as a publisher, I’ve observed both successful and unsuccessful authors. Over the years, I’ve identified five key reasons why many authors don’t succeed. There are certainly more, but…
If you’re familiar with the Holy Bible, you may recall a passage that compares believers to light. The purpose of light is to illuminate and chase away darkness. However, when a lamp is lit and then hidden, it cannot fulfill its purpose. That’s why a lamp is placed on a stand, not under a basket,…
As a ghostwriter, finding clients is the key to growing a successful business, yet it’s often one of the most challenging aspects of the profession. Ghostwriting is a unique service where your expertise remains hidden behind the scenes, which makes marketing yourself a bit tricky. Whether you’re a seasoned ghostwriter looking to expand your client…
When I was younger, I had the daily responsibility of washing the dishes. My mom was strict about it, making sure I never skipped a day. One day, a bottle was added to the pile of dishes. My mom wanted to use it for storing kitchen condiments, so I needed to clean it carefully. As…
Author. I’ve traveled by road many times, and I’m always amazed at how drivers instinctively know the way. What fascinates me is that they do this without GPS, yet we always arrive at our destination on time and in one piece. When there’s heavy traffic, I’ve watched drivers navigate unmarked roads, weave through streets and…
5 You recently wrote a book on gardening. During your marketing campaigns, you focused your efforts on business executives, assuming they had the purchasing power to buy your book and the resources to apply your insights. But three months in, you’ve seen little to no spike in sales. The issue here isn’t the quality of…
You’re seated in your writing space with a notebook, laptop, and a pen before you. You power on the laptop, open a new page, and you’re set to begin writing. You title the write-up, and after that, it feels as though someone sucked your mind clean of ideas. No matter how hard you rack your…
Are you feeling stuck in a writing rut? It happens to the best of us. Even seasoned writers sometimes find themselves staring at a blank page, unsure of how to get started. That’s where writing prompts come in handy. These ideas of inspiration can ignite your creativity and get your words flowing. In this article,…
