Getting Started
I was speaking with a marketing person this morning and after telling him the title of my book, explaining the subject matter and some of my thoughts on how to move forward he replied, “Well, it’s too...
View ArticleIs it Perfectionism or is it Insecurity?
“I’m such a perfectionist I can’t get anything finished.” I’ve heard those words at least three times in the past week from different people. Perfectionism is a good habit to cultivate. It means that...
View ArticleDream, then Finish
Dream, then Finish If you’ve ever done a visualization exercise, where you imagine in sweet detail how excellent your speech, performance, workshop, article or book will be, good for you. In your...
View ArticleFind the time to write your book
Video of Karen Hodges Miller find the time to write your book
View ArticleProjects that linger in your mind
Even though we wrote Finish Your Book! about books, the ideas apply generally to other projects you’ve dreamed about but never gotten going – or never completed. Maybe you want to collect your family...
View Article2012 Week 1 Tip
A recent survey showed over 80 percent of Americans would like to write a book – but most never will. In fact, in our experience, only about ten percent will ever start – and only about one percent of...
View Article2012 Week 5 Tip: Getting Back on Track
As you can see from the gap in tips on this blog, I’ve had trouble following my own advice this winter. Sometimes stuff just gets in the way and no matter how hard you try you just can’t find the time...
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