LeaderMetrix http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker Author and Speaker Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:34:47 +0000 en hourly 1 What is the Primary Message of Your Book? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-is-the-primary-message-of-your-book/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-is-the-primary-message-of-your-book/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2014 14:27:53 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=3121 Every story is trying to convey some sort of message.  From the outset it is vital for you to determine the message you’d like your readers to take away once they’ve finished your book.

When I wrote, “Escape through the …

]]> Every story is trying to convey some sort of message.  From the outset it is vital for you to determine the message you’d like your readers to take away once they’ve finished your book.

When I wrote, “Escape through the …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-is-the-primary-message-of-your-book/feed/ 0 What Are the Pros and Cons to Self-Publishing? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-to-self-publishing/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-to-self-publishing/#comments Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:22:35 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=3119 Very early in the process of writing a book you must answer an important question about publishing.  The question is this: Do I want to self-publish my book or publish it through, what might be called, a traditional type of …

]]> Very early in the process of writing a book you must answer an important question about publishing.  The question is this: Do I want to self-publish my book or publish it through, what might be called, a traditional type of …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-to-self-publishing/feed/ 0 Should You Attend A Writer’s Conference? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/should-you-attend-a-writers-conference/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/should-you-attend-a-writers-conference/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:01:54 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=3117 Young aspiring writers often wonder about the value of attending a writer’s conference.  The question under consideration is: Should you invest your hard earned money (generally these gatherings are not cheap to attend) to listen to people in the industry …

]]> Young aspiring writers often wonder about the value of attending a writer’s conference.  The question under consideration is: Should you invest your hard earned money (generally these gatherings are not cheap to attend) to listen to people in the industry …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/should-you-attend-a-writers-conference/feed/ 0 What Kind of Book do You Want to Write? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-kind-of-book-do-you-want-to-write/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-kind-of-book-do-you-want-to-write/#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2014 07:02:01 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=2961 It is important that early in your preparation process you decide on a genre for your book. In other words, what category or type of book will best help you tell your story/communicate your message? Below is a short list …

]]> It is important that early in your preparation process you decide on a genre for your book. In other words, what category or type of book will best help you tell your story/communicate your message? Below is a short list …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-kind-of-book-do-you-want-to-write/feed/ 0 Why is it Helpful to Outline Your Book? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-is-it-helpful-to-outline-your-book/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-is-it-helpful-to-outline-your-book/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2014 07:00:04 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=2959 When it comes to the question of whether or not you should outline your book in advance, every writer has his or her own opinion on the subject, including me. In discussing the topic of outlining with authors, some highly …

]]> When it comes to the question of whether or not you should outline your book in advance, every writer has his or her own opinion on the subject, including me. In discussing the topic of outlining with authors, some highly …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-is-it-helpful-to-outline-your-book/feed/ 0 What Happens if I Get Writer’s Block? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-happens-if-i-get-writers-block/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-happens-if-i-get-writers-block/#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:58:51 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=2957 WRITER’S BLOCK–two words that describe a condition best known to writers as “hitting the wall.” Years ago I ran a marathon when I lived in Kansas City. I remember doing very well for about the first nineteen miles. But somewhere …

]]> WRITER’S BLOCK–two words that describe a condition best known to writers as “hitting the wall.” Years ago I ran a marathon when I lived in Kansas City. I remember doing very well for about the first nineteen miles. But somewhere …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/what-happens-if-i-get-writers-block/feed/ 0 Why You Should Schedule Your Writing Times? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-you-should-schedule-your-writing-times/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-you-should-schedule-your-writing-times/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2014 06:56:20 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=2953 If you’re going to stay on a self-imposed writing schedule, you need to plan regular times to write. Of course this doesn’t mean you can’t write at other times; on the contrary, it’s important that you write as often as …

]]> If you’re going to stay on a self-imposed writing schedule, you need to plan regular times to write. Of course this doesn’t mean you can’t write at other times; on the contrary, it’s important that you write as often as …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-you-should-schedule-your-writing-times/feed/ 0 When is the Best Time for You to Write? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/when-is-the-best-time-for-you-to-write/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/when-is-the-best-time-for-you-to-write/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2014 06:55:01 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=2950 I’ve heard all kinds of opinions about the best time for writers to write. Some say early mornings are best because you’re typically well rested and creatively sharp. Others say the afternoon is a good time to write because you’ve …

]]> I’ve heard all kinds of opinions about the best time for writers to write. Some say early mornings are best because you’re typically well rested and creatively sharp. Others say the afternoon is a good time to write because you’ve …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/when-is-the-best-time-for-you-to-write/feed/ 0 Where Should You Write? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/where-should-you-write/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/where-should-you-write/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2014 06:02:07 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=2944 The answer to this question is far more important than you might realize at first glance. Where you write, in many ways, will influence how and what you write. Allow me to illustrate my point. For a moment, suppose I …

]]> The answer to this question is far more important than you might realize at first glance. Where you write, in many ways, will influence how and what you write. Allow me to illustrate my point. For a moment, suppose I …

]]> http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/where-should-you-write/feed/ 0 Why Do I Need a Timeline? http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-do-i-need-a-timeline/ http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/why-do-i-need-a-timeline/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:23:30 +0000 http://leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker/?p=2922 Once you’ve answered the four “what” questions about your project (see post: “Writing a novel begins after you answer these four ‘what’ questions”), you’re off and running. Now you have a general idea of what you’d like to write about …

]]> Once you’ve answered the four “what” questions about your project (see post: “Writing a novel begins after you answer these four ‘what’ questions”), you’re off and running. Now you have a general idea of what you’d like to write about …

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