Are you tired of asking "What should I do with my life?” Are you sick of your job? Don't worry, I know how you feel! I used to start every working week saying "I hate my job" and spend every Friday night drinking too much to drown my misery. I was a cubicle worker in large corporates, going to pointless meetings, writing endless documents no one would read, testing computer systems that would soon be obsolete. Every day, my soul and my creativity died a little. Maybe you feel the same? Well, life is too short to just exist on the edge of breakdown, and there is a better way of living. You need to discover what you love to do and then make that your job, your life's work. This book will take you through understanding the way you feel now as well as how to improve your current situation immediately so you can create enough space to work on breaking out and doing what you truly love. It also contains the career change process I used to go from management consultant to full-time author-entrepreneur. It's time to change your career and your life. In this book, you will find: ** Part 1: I hate my job 1) Identifying the problem 2) The results of an unhappy workplace- stress, depression and weight gain ** Part 2: How to improve your current situation 3) Develop yourself 4) Coping with stress at work 5) Being valued and appreciated 6) Escaping the trap 7) Making money and keeping hold of it 8) Being creative 9) Escape is sometimes necessary ** Part 3: How to change your career 10) What do you really want to do? 11) Entrepreneurship or working for yourself 12) The Career Change Process 13) Setting and achieving your goals 14) Your Challenge. Your Future Bonus Articles: * Case Study Micro-Entrepreneur: How I run my business, The Creative Penn Limited * Interview with Joanna Penn on how to change careers * From affirmation to reality: the author’s story * The Smart Person’s Guide to Quitting the Day Job Life’s too short to continue feeling this way. It’s time to change your life. Packed with strategies, tips and personal stories that will help you find the work you love. If you want to change your life and your career, download a sample or buy now.

Career Change: Stop hating your job, discover what you really want to do with your life, and start doing it!

Penn, Joanna

Parenting & Relationships

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The first job of an author is, of course, to write great books, but these days, their second job is to market them. ** Updated Second Edition, September 2014 ** Marketing isn't a skill that most authors have naturally, and there is little formal training. But when your book hits the shelves, and the sales don't start rolling in, there's only two things an author can do. Keep writing more books and ... Get to grips with marketing. This book is for authors who want to sell more books, but it's also for those writers who want to think more like an entrepreneur. It's for traditionally published authors who want to take control of their future, and for self-published authors who want to jump-start a career. There are some short-term tactics for those who want to kick up immediate sales, but the focus of the book is more about instilling values and marketing principles that will help your long-term career as a writer. It's also about going beyond just the book, because the methods in this guide can take you from being an author into professional speaking, making money from other products and creating opportunities that you can't even imagine yet. There are no rules in this game, but learning this kind of authentic marketing has certainly changed my life, so read on and I'll share everything I know with you. How To Market A Book covers an extensive range of marketing principles, strategies and tactics: Part 1: Marketing Principles - including myths, how to balance your time, co-opetition and generosity Part 2: Prerequisites for Success - including an understanding of yourself and your target market, professional editing and cover design, your book page on the retailer websites, pricing and the use of free Part 3: No Platform Needed - Short-term Marketing - including how to get book reviews, paid advertising, using traditional media and tips for TV, radio and press releases Part 4: The Author Platform - Long-term Marketing - including the reasons why a platform is a good thing, author branding, your author website, list-building and email marketing, content marketing and blogging, audio and podcasting, video and book trailers, social networking, professional speaking, and becoming an author-entrepreneur. Part 5: Launching Your Book - including how launching has changed, soft launch, launch spikes, post launch and relaunches as well as lessons learned from some major book launches. Plus/ tips for when you get overwhelmed and plenty more links to further resources.

How To Market A Book

Business & Money

Marketing & Sales

Do you want to improve your public speaking ability? ** Top 5 Bestseller in Public Speaking, Business Life and Business Communications categories **
As creatives in a crowded world, we can no longer sit in our rooms, creating alone, if we want a viable income. Increasingly, we have to be out there in the world, sharing our knowledge and being visible in order to have a successful career.
Public speaking can be an extra income stream, or can form an integral part of your marketing. It's also a good idea to plan for success and authors/creatives often have to speak when they become well-known, so it's best to start practicing earlier.
This book is a starter pack and an easy reference guide with the information that you need the most to speak confidently and professionally in public. And, although some chapters have specific tips for introverts, much of this information will be useful for anyone who is interested in public speaking, regardless of their personality type.
In this book, I'll share everything that I know as a professional speaker and introverted author-entrepreneur.
The book contains lots of tips about public speaking in general, based on my own experience over the last five years. In addition, I cover some specific points that creative introverts need to consider as speakers.
You can read this book from start to finish, but you can also dip in and out, as each chapter contains succinct tips that you'll need at different times on your journey.In this book, you will find: <ul>
<li>Part 1 goes into the practicalities of speaking: types of speaking, preparation, your actual talk, and what happens afterwards.</li>
<li>Part 2 is about some of the psychological aspects of speaking: your mindset, authenticity, confidence, and tackling the inevitable anxiety, which we all feel.</li>
<li>Part 3 discusses the business side of speaking: financials, marketing, and how to create multiple streams of income.</li>
<li>Part 4 contains interviews with three fantastic professional speakers, each from a different market, to give you a variation in perspective. Mark McGuinness is an introvert, Clare Edwards is an extrovert and Alastair Humphreys sits somewhere in the middle. There are also videos, audio and extra image-formatted transcripts, so you can experience this information in other modes if you prefer.</li>
<li>The Appendices contain resources that may be useful in your speaking journey, including my own speaking checklist and booking form, example sales page and a series of questions for you to answer that will kickstart your public speaking. </li>
</ul>˃˃˃ I’m an author and professional speaker, and I’m also an introvert.I often get asked how I do what I do, when our natural tendency is to relish being alone and creative, not standing in front of a crowd.
In this book, I share everything I’ve learned about being a speaker and creative over the last 5 years of speaking internationally, in front of large and small audiences.
I also dispel some of the myths around being a speaker. You don’t have to be Tony Robbins, bouncing around on stage with a booming voice and larger than life persona.
You just have to be you, and tell your stories.˃˃˃ Praise for 'Public Speaking'“I bought your new book on public speaking today, and does it ever speak to me! Your description of yourself as an introvert describes me perfectly, and the best part is it makes me feel that finally it’s okay to be an introvert, and I don’t need to apologize for leaving events early or slipping away from a writers’ conference for an hour or two to grab a nap! What a wonderful feeling of self-affirmation!” 
Jodie Renner, Author and Editor.
If you're ready to improve your public speaking, download a sample or buy now

Public Speaking for Authors, Creatives and Other Introverts (Books for Writers)

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Are you ready to take the next step in your author journey?
Art for the sake of art is important. Writing for the love of it, or to create something beautiful on the page, is absolutely worthwhile and critical to expand the sum of human expression.
But I’m not here to talk about creativity or the craft of writing in this book. My aim is to take the result of your creativity into the realm of actually paying the bills.˃˃˃ To take you from being an author to running a business as an author.I was a business consultant for 13 years before I gave up my job in September 2011 to become a full-time author-entrepreneur. I worked for large corporates and small businesses, implementing financial systems across Europe and Asia Pacific.
I’ve also started a number of my own businesses ”" a scuba dive charter boat in New Zealand, a customized travel website, a property investment portfolio in Australia as well as my freelance consultancy. I’ve failed a lot and learned many lessons in my entrepreneurial life and I share them all in this book.
In the last six years of being an author, through tempestuous changes in the publishing world, I've learned the business side of being a writer and I now earn a good living as an author-entrepreneur. I’m an author because it's my passion and my joy but also because it's a viable business in this age of global and digital opportunity.˃˃˃ In the book, you will learn: ** Part 1: From Author To Entrepreneur
The arc of the author’s journey, definition of an author-entrepreneur, deciding on your definition of success. Plus/ should you start a company?
** Part 2: Products and Services
How you can turn one manuscript into multiple streams of income by exploiting all the different rights, various business models for authors and how to evaluate them, information on contracts, copyright and piracy. Plus/ putting together a production plan.
** Part 3: Employees, Suppliers and Contractors
The team you need to run your business. Your role as author and what you’re committing to, as well as co-writing. Editors, agents and publishers, translators, book designers and formatters, audiobook narrators, book-keeping and accounting, virtual assistants. Plus/ how to manage your team.
** Part 4: Customers
In-depth questions to help you understand who your customers are and what they want, as well as customer service options for authors.
** Part 5: Sales and Distribution
How to sell through distributors and your options, plus all the information you need to sell direct. ISBNs and publishing imprints ”" do you need them? Plus/ your options for pricing.
** Part 6: Marketing
Key overarching marketing concepts. Book-based marketing including cover, back copy and sales pages on the distributors. Author-based marketing around building your platform, and customer-based marketing around your niche audience and targeted media.
** Part 7: Financials
Changing your mindset about money, and assessing where you are now vs where you want to be. Revenues of the author business and how to increase that revenue. Costs of the author business and funding your startup. Banking, PayPal, accounting, reporting, tax and estate planning.
** Part 8: Strategy and Planning
Developing your strategy and business plan. Managing your time and developing professional habits. The long term view and the process for becoming a full-time author. Plus/ looking after yourself.
** Part 9: Next Steps
Questions from the book to help you work out everything to do with your business, plus encouragement for your next steps.
** Appendices, Workbook and Bonus Downloads including a workbook and business plan template.
If you want to go from being an author, to running a business as an author, download a sample or buy now

Business for Authors: How to be an Author Entrepreneur (Creative Business Books for Writers and Authors)

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Would you like to make a living with your writing? This book will show you how. I spent 13 years working as a cubicle slave in the corporate world. I was miserable in my job and my creativity was stunted by the crushing daily grind. Then I started writing books and blogging, using my words to create products and attract readers. In September 2011, I left my corporate job to become a full-time author and creative entrepreneur and since then I've grown my business year on year, all based on my writing. More importantly, I'm finally living the happy life I always wanted. I'm not a Kindle or blogging millionaire and this is not a get rich quick scheme. But I will share with you how I make a six-figure income from writing books, blogging and marketing in an ethical manner. We're living in the best time ever to make a living with your writing! Read on to learn more. The book includes the following Table of Contents: Overview of how I make a living and income split First principles Tips on writing and productivity Tips on mindset Part 1: How to make money from books It's not just one book Your publishing options: Traditional publishing Changes in the publishing industry Your publishing options: Becoming an indie author How to self-publish an ebook How to self-publish a print book How to self-publish an audiobook Part 2: How to make money online in other ways A business powered by content marketing Product sales Affiliate income Consulting or coaching Professional speaking Advertising and sponsorship Freelance writing Tips for content marketing The transition and your next steps Plus/ Companion Workbook so you can answer the questions in the book for yourself. If you'd like to make a living with your writing, click to sample or buy now.

How To Make A Living With Your Writing: Books, Blogging and More (Books for Writers)

Would you like to make a living with your writing? This book will show you how. This workbook version includes questions and space to write your answers so you can take action for your own writing career. I spent 13 years working as a cubicle slave in the corporate world. I was miserable in my job and my creativity was stunted by the crushing daily grind. Then I started writing books and blogging, using my words to create products and attract readers. In September 2011, I left my corporate job to become a full-time author and creative entrepreneur and since then I've grown my business year on year ”" all based on my writing. More importantly, I'm finally living the happy life I always wanted. I'm not a Kindle or blogging millionaire and this is not a get rich quick scheme. But I will share with you how I make a six-figure income from writing books, blogging and marketing in an ethical manner. We're living in the best time ever to make a living with your writing! Read on to learn more. The book includes the following Table of Contents as well as questions and areas to write your answers: Overview of how I make a living and income split First principles Tips on writing and productivity Tips on mindset Part 1: How to make money from books It's not just one book Your publishing options: Traditional publishing Changes in the publishing industry Your publishing options: Becoming an indie author How to self-publish an ebook How to self-publish a print book How to self-publish an audiobook Part 2: How to make money online in other ways A business powered by content marketing Product sales Affiliate income Consulting or coaching Professional speaking Advertising and sponsorship Freelance writing Tips for content marketing The transition and your next steps

How To Make A Living With Your Writing A Companion Workbook

Being a writer is not just about typing. It’s also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey.
Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.
This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I have been through myself over the last nine years, and that perhaps you will experience at different times on the creative journey.
Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time. It includes excerpts from my own personal journals as well as quotes from well-known writers. I hope it helps you on the road to becoming a successful author.
The book includes:˃˃˃ Part 1: Mindset Aspects of Creativity and Writing* Self-doubt and imposter syndrome
* Need for validation
* Fear of failure
* Fear of rejection and criticism
* Your inner critic
* Fear of judgment
* Perfectionism
* Writer’s block and procrastination
* “I’m not creative. I don’t have any ideas”
* “My writing isn’t original”
* “Why write? There are too many books in the world already”
* “I don’t have the time or self-discipline to write”
* “I’m not finding writing much fun. It’s hard work.”
* “I keep starting things and not finishing them”
* Dealing with friends, family and writer’s groups
* “How do I find my voice?”
* Comparisonitis or “Everyone is better than me”˃˃˃ Part 2: Mindset Aspects after Publishing* Anti-climax and creative dissatisfaction
* What is your definition of success?
* What happens when you tell people that you’re an author?
* “I’m overwhelmed”
* Dealing with fans, authenticity and drawing the line
* Haters gonna hate
* Ambition, fame and fortune
* Giving up˃˃˃ Part 3: Tips for Success on the Author Journey* Know thyself
* Understand and hone your creative process
* Develop professional habits
* Manage professional relationships
* Take control of your writing career
* Find your community
* Keep learning
* Schedule rest and take time off
* Think long term. Create a body of work
You're not alone on the author's journey.

The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey (Creative Business Books for Writers and Authors)

Being a writer is not just about typing. It’s also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creative journey. Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too. This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I have been through myself over the last nine years, and that perhaps you will experience at different times on the creative journey. This WORKBOOK edition has places for you to write your answers to the questions inside. Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time. It includes excerpts from my own personal journals as well as quotes from well-known writers. I hope it helps you on the road to becoming a successful author.

The Successful Author Mindset Companion Workbook: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey

Self-Help

Creativity

Do you want to write a non-fiction book but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you worry that you're not an expert or have enough authority in your niche to write a book on it?
Are you ready to help other people and change your own life with your words?
The first non-fiction book I wrote changed my life. Sure, it helped other people, but mostly it altered the course of my life – so much so that 10 years later, I make a living with my writing.
In this book, I'll share everything I've learned along the way and save you time, effort and frustration on your author journey. The book includes:
Part 1. Before You Write: Mindset <ul>
<li>Why write a non-fiction book?</li> <li>Can I write a book if I'm not an expert?</li> <li>Originality. Or, “there are so many other books on this topic”</li> <li>Who are you? Personal stories and the writer's voice</li> <li>The day a non-fiction book changed my life</li> <li>Fear and self-doubt</li> </ul>
Part 2. Before You Write: Business <ul>
<li>Types of non-fiction books</li> <li>Business models for non-fiction books</li> <li>Who is your book for? Identify your target market</li> <li>Decide on the topic for your book</li> <li>Decide on your book title</li> <li>Your author name and pseudonyms</li> <li>How long does your book have to be?</li> <li>How long will it take to write the book?</li> <li>Your perspective on time</li> <li>Writing a book proposal</li> </ul>
Part 3. Writing and Editing <ul>
<li>Gather and organize existing material</li> <li>Research, interviews, surveys, and social listening</li> <li>Structure and organize the book</li> <li>How to write the first draft</li> <li>How to dictate your book</li> <li>Turn your blog/podcasts/videos/talks into a book</li> <li>Speed, quality and perfectionism</li> <li>Focus and shiny object syndrome</li> <li>Writer's block</li> <li>Co-writing a non-fiction book</li> <li>How to turn a boring book into an engaging read</li> <li>Elements of fiction in non-fiction</li> <li>Does non-fiction have to be true?</li> <li>Legal issues: Using real people, quotes, lyrics, images, and citing sources</li> <li>Self-editing a book</li> <li>How to find and work with professional editors</li> </ul>
Part 4. Publishing and Product Creation <ul>
<li>Your publishing options</li> <li>Use different formats to create multiple streams of income</li> <li>Non-fiction book covers</li> <li>Book formatting for non-fiction</li> <li>Pricing your book</li> <li>Your book sales description</li> <li>Categories and keywords</li> <li>Turn your non-fiction book into a multimedia course</li> <li>Updating your books over time</li> </ul>
Part 5. Marketing Non-Fiction <ul>
<li>Two models of marketing and the importance of mindset</li> <li>Book-centered marketing</li> <li>Paid advertising for non-fiction books</li> <li>Author-centered marketing. The power of a personal brand</li> <li>Build your author website</li> <li>Build an email list</li> <li>Integrate email marketing with your book</li> <li>Content marketing for non-fiction books</li> <li>My non-fiction marketing journey</li> </ul>
Conclusion and your next steps. It's time to (finally) write your non-fiction book!

How To Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words

Curl Up Press

The Healthy Writer: Reduce Your Pain, Improve Your Health, And Build A Writing Career For The Long Term

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Lawson, Euan

Exercise & Fitness

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