Tips From Published Authors (3)

Posted by: allanmayer on: November 23, 2008

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                                        From LynnGrocott- Author of ‘Cut the Strings.’  

   Cut the Strings was  published by  www.leanmarketingpress.com

They worked on the principle of publishing and setting up my website www.leanmarketingpress.com/frogs  and then taking one third of the royalities of each sale. This worked well for me as there was no money in the pot for publishing and allowed someone who had always wanted to write their own story.
In terms of promotion, it was done through local press, emails to databases of contacts and depending on their goodwill to support me. I held a book signing in a local bookstore and also held my own book launch raising money for a well needed mother and baby unit in Cameroon.
I now sell books at the back of the room when I do a speaking gig. I have asked schools to stock books in their libaries. I approached as many forum sites as possible where individuals would be looking for help to overcome challenge.

 ‘Cut the Strings’ was originally written in the hope that it would help other people to face challenge and adversity with the knowledge that they CAN get through things. Not only can they get through things it is possible to make a decision to get through and come out the other side stronger and more determined than ever.
It has not been written with an intention of gaining sympathy nor to get any negative emotion stirred. It was written to motivate individuals into action. Since writing this outcome has become even more important. I have noticed that once we decide to achieve, we do so more easily if we keep our fingers on the pulse, keep our determination and motivation.
Notice a photograph is developed in the dark and out of the negative comes a beautiful image. This is the same as us going through any challenge. We do grow, we do get stronger.
So how did I get through this? It was by stepping out of comfort zone and growing in confidence. I am leaving you with ten top tips to achieve with confidence

Ten top Tips to Achieving with Confidence

 

1) Always ask good “what if “ questions

    Such as “what if it is much easier than I thought?”

 

2) Overcoming is much healthier for you than overwhelming.

    The next challenge will seem much easier. You will see how

    strong and resourceful you are as you overcome challenges.

 

3) Wishing things were different doesn’t work.

     Action does.

4) Inspirational action becomes a magnet to draw inspirational people

    into your life. The more you help yourself  the more help you’ll receive

 

5) Determination is a key factor in any challenging situation.

 

6) Explore every opportunity, the most challenging circumstances

    hold a gift for you.

 

7) Control all that can be controlled.

     Influence all that can be influenced and

     Stop worrying about that which is beyond your control.

     You’ll deal with challenges as they occur.

 

8) Independence does not mean you have to be alone.

 

9) Don’t be afraid to fail but make sure you hop right back into action.

    It’s not over until it’s over.

 

10) Embrace challenge. You are going to become

      stronger and even more resourceful as a result.

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