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Writing a Book and Feeling Stuck? How to Break Through Three Common Challenges
It may come before you even write a word, or it may come well into your draft, but when it does, your progress completely stalls. Many aspiring authors have felt stuck at one point or another. And this feeling can prevent even the most motivated writer from completing their work-in-progress. The good news is there are ways around this terrible stuck feeling.
Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Write a Book?
Every New Year’s, thousands of aspiring business and self-help authors resolve to make this the year they get their book done. I’ve heard that 80 percent of people want to write a book-that’s a lot of people.

When and How to Copyright Your Book
Copyrighting your book is an important step in the process of becoming an author because it helps protect against people taking or using your work without permission. But how do you get a copyright? And when should you file for one? If you’re unsure about how to protect your work, consider the following suggestions.
Back to Writing--How to Finish the Book You Started and Set Aside
Sometimes, for any number of reasons, even the most well-intentioned writers need to put book projects aside before they're complete. Maybe they need to get clear about what they really want to say. Maybe they have another big project they need to focus on. Or maybe they just don't know what to do next and they move onto something else. I know I've been in all those situations before. So what's the best thing you can do? Get back into it!
Seven Ways to Add Value to Your Self-Help or Business Book
When you’re working on a book, the question, "Will people actually want to buy this?" inevitably comes up. Although in most cases this is your inner critic trying to sideswipe your creative efforts, the question is valid. Will people actually see the value in the information you’re providing? To make your book more marketable, consider the following seven ways to add value to your book.

Five Reasons to Stop Procrastinating and Get Your Book Done
Sharing what you know in a book helps everyone. But if you have a business to run, a job to do, or a household to maintain, then putting off writing a book is easy-even if you really want to become a published author. If you've been procrastinating writing your book, consider these benefits of getting it done.
It's More Than JUST a Book
When you think about writing your book, what's your motivation? These are questions I ask people all the time, and for many of them, the responses are pretty similar. "It will help me grow my business," or, "It will establish my expertise," or, "It will help me reach new audiences of potential clients." But underneath these reasons, deeper inside, is a much more powerful and personal motivation for writing a book.
Your Book Won't Succeed Without It--Seriously
As writers, we tend to think about writing and what it takes to write a book. But what about reading a book? When you ask someone to read your book, you’re asking them to set aside other things they could be doing--reading something else, hanging out with their kids, or whatever--and spend ten or so hours with you and your thoughts. That’s a pretty serious request. So how serious do you take your writing?
See the Trees in the Forest; Where to Start Writing Your Book
When you want to write a book, figuring out where to start is one of the most problematic obstacles. When I talk to aspiring authors, this is one of the most common challenges that comes up. And it can hold back even the most motivated people.

How Much Does it Really Cost to Write and Publish a Book?
When an aspiring author is thinking about writing and publishing their book, the question of cost inevitably comes up. All books are different, though, so asking how much it costs to publish a book is like asking how much a house or a car costs. The price depends on the book itself. With that said, I've done some research to put together the following list of expenses you should budget for when writing and publishing your book.
Connect to Your Readers and Create Raving Book Fans
Imagine a crowd of people--your ideal clients and readers--reading your book and loving every word of it. Imagine them devouring every page, reading it again, telling everyone they know about how fabulous and life-changing it is, and then passing your book on to their friends and colleagues. This is what every author wants--a crowd of dedicated, raving fans who can't wait to work with them. And, believe it or not, every author can have it.
Does the World Need Your Book?
If you're a coach, service professional, or consultant dedicated to making positive change in the world, then writing a book can do big things for your career. But that's not really what it's all about. Many of my clients have said, "If my book can help just help one person avoid this problem, I will have accomplished my mission." It's not just about growing your business, and it's not even really about spreading your message to bigger audiences.
When Writing a Nonfiction Book, Don't Put the Cart Before the Horse
What's the point of writing a book? Publishing it. In the end, that's what we're all after because writing is about sharing our ideas and knowledge. However, although publication is the ultimate goal, focusing too heavily on that--particularly when your book idea isn't fully formed, let alone written--can prevent you from ever getting it done.

Finish that Book--How to See Your Book Through to 'The End'
One of the most common book writing challenges is getting started--taking action on your book idea and actually sitting down at the computer to write. This holds more aspiring authors back than anything else, and I spend a great deal of my time telling people where to start. But for every aspiring author who never starts writing their book, there's probably one that's been started and never finished.

Five Easy Ways to Improve Everything You Write
Whether you're working on a book or your next blog post, writing is a practice. It's not about being good or bad-it's about constantly seeking ways to improve, no matter where you are with your skills. Every time you write, it gets a little easier. But at the same time, diligent writers collect skills and tricks they can use to make their writing stronger and more compelling.

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Writers: Do You Procrastinate? Make it a Priority to Write Your Book
So you’ve taken the plunge and started writing a book? Congratulations on taking the first step. But now you have to find ways to keep yourself motivated to keep going. If you’re like most people that are trying to write a book, you started off strong and very excited and motivated to write—you couldn’t wait to sit down and start plugging away. You finished the outline and maybe even got through the first chapter without a problem. Then life happened.

Do you think you have the next New York Times bestseller or Oprah Book Club pick, but don’t know how to write it?
Is there a story you've always wanted to write that you think is the next bestseller? But there's a problem--you aren't sure you have the skill to write it? If you think your story might be Oprah's next book club pick, but you aren't sure how to go about it, here are some things to consider...
Testing Your Book Idea
Your book is your best calling card. It can define your business for you. Test your book idea: Who is your audience? How original is your idea? Can you write it? Is the time right? How important the idea? MUST you write it?
Your Book Won't Succeed Without It--Seriously
As writers, we tend to think about writing and what it takes to write a book. But what about reading a book? When you ask someone to read your book, you’re asking them to set aside other things they could be doing--reading something else, hanging out with their kids, or whatever--and spend ten or so hours with you and your thoughts. That’s a pretty serious request. So how serious do you take your writing?
Everything You Need to Know About the Social Network Movie
The Social Network, a film about the creation of Facebook, is set to hit theaters on October 1, 2010. The highly anticipated movie is based on the nonfiction book, The Accidental Billionaires and concentrates on the life of Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg.
All About Books: The Dos and Don’ts of Books for Print and Web
When you’re deciding to write a book, a few things come to mind. You’ll want to determine your core audience, your topics, and how you might eventually go about selling your book. Both printed books and ebooks are an art form, both of which can be enhanced with a few guidelines. Unlike websites, a book has a lifespan that takes it from rough draft to final version where the words will stay the same. More care will probably be taken to make sure the completed book has longevity and relevance.
What You Need to Know About Publishing Your Book
Don’t let yourself think that publishing a book is a thing of the past, because books are definitely for the here and now. There has never been a better time to write, publish, and sell your book. Not only are there hundreds of online and in-person marketing opportunities, there are more ways than ever before to publish your book. Book publishing options and formats include self-publishing, traditional publishing, ebooks, audio books, and print books.
Michael Hyatt guest post today - Forget the royalties – just give my book away
I have yet to meet an author who thought his/her publisher did enough marketing or who was satisfied with . Most have the fantasy of writing the book, submitting the manuscript, and then sitting in a lawn chair next to the mailbox, waiting on those big checks to show up. The reality of publishing and the source of real income is a quite different picture. Several years ago , author of , told a small group of us author wannabes something that revolutionized my approach to writing. He said, “Everyone I meet wants to write a book. I tell them, ‘Write your book. Do a great job. Now you’re 10% finished. The remaining 90% consists of marketing, promoting, developing ancillary products, etc.’”

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