The Book Adviser Blog
How to write a great business book
I've lost count of the number of business (and other) books I've read over my lifetime. Currently I read about 100 books a year, half for the business writing that I do and the other half for pleasure. Over the past 8 years I've also researched and written 19 business...
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Why is the cover of your business book so important?
You have probably heard the saying you can’t judge a book by its cover. It's true and it goes for business books as well. The reality is most people do judge business books by their cover, just like most people make immediate, unconscious judgements about people based...
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How to write the best business book you can
How to overcome the fear of sharing the draft of your business book so you can get constructive feedback
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‘A book is on my agenda.’
I love this comment, and I get it a lot, several times a week in fact. There are 5 common blocks to writing and publishing your business book. The interesting thing about it is that for most people writing and publishing their business book is one of those agenda...
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Can your business book change the world of business?
Yes, it’s possible that your business book could change the world, however, it’s more likely that it will improve or change the lives of those you have identified as your key target audience. And, as many of my clients say to me: ‘If my book can help 1, 10 or a...
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Want to write a great business book, seek feedback.
Over 85% of business people want to write and publish a business book, only 1% do. Why? Because they fear being judged by their peers.
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Finished your first draft? What’s next.
There are several steps to go through once you have completed the first draft of a manuscript. Revision will make your manuscript
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Travelling and writing
For many people writing their book is something they’re ‘going to do’ on their business trip or holiday. At first this seems like a great idea. You are less stressed, there’s more down time to think and write, there might be lots of travel time (if you’re planning to...
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How to unblock writer’s block
Every writer I know has trouble writing.Joseph Heller The first thing to say about writer’s block is that pretty much everyone who writes gets it. If you’ve never written a book before you’re more than likely going to face this challenge. I was in Melbourne recently...
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Why knowledge sharing is powerful
As a business leader sharing your knowledge through writing a business book is the only way you will create a legacy
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Have you got a business book mindset?
I've worked out why you haven't started your book. I’ve just spent the day in a business accelerator program (Dale Beaumont’s Business Blueprint program). It’s a full on day with three sessions over 6 hours. I am always energised by these days, and often surprised...
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How to write and publish a successful business book
It's a new year and we're still in January so there's still time to start writing that business book you've been thinking about for years. You might have even made this one of your goals for 2019. If this is you I'd like to share the six things you must do in order to...
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