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If you have ever read (or written) a scientific or technical paper, you will be familiar with the structure. Each paper consists of an Introduction, followed by the Method, Results and Discussion. There are clear guidelines about the types of information that are presented in each section, and these are drilled into students and academics…

One of the skills I developed in my academic career was my ability to write for an academic audience. Imagine my shock and horror when I discovered it was one of my greatest liabilities in my business. The first time I learned that this previous “blessing” had become a “curse” was when I attended a…

Last week, I shared a blog about how to make sure you and your editor are on the same page. If you missed it, you can read it here. Although the tips I shared in that blog are helpful in ensuring: your editor knows what you are looking for; and you know what to expect,…

Writing a book is a big deal. It requires dedication, commitment, and persistence. However, it doesn’t require you to retreat to a cabin in the wilderness and neglect your life for the foreseeable future (as romantic a notion as that may seem!). I can attest to the fact that it is possible to write a…

At first glance, you may consider writing your book a solo endeavour. However, as John C. Maxwell once said, “Nothing of significance was ever achieved by an individual acting alone. Look below the surface and you will find that all seemingly solo acts are really team efforts.” The key team members in your author journey…

When you think about international bestselling authors who have made a huge impact in the lives of millions of people, you might think of names like Glennon Doyle, Brené Brown, Marie Forleo, Gabrielle Bernstein, and Elizabeth Gilbert. You might also think, “I could never do what they have done.” And, to some extent, perhaps you…

I recently completed my first book, and it was quite the learning experience. Here are some of my biggest take-aways: If something is on your to-do list for “someday”, do it as soon as you can. For as long as I can remember, I have intended to write a book. I just didn’t know when…

Saying “yes” is simple, and likely to be rewarding. We all share 6 basic human needs (certainty, variety, significance, connection, growth and contribution), and saying “yes” is likely to satisfy most, if not all, of them. Thus, it can become addictive. By saying “yes”, we obtain a sense of certainty, e.g., we know “it” will…

The world is noisy and writhing with sensory stimulation, and there is too much information for our brains to process at any given time. For this reason, we have a number of cognitive processing capacities, such as selective attention, which help us to focus on the things which are important. Without these capacities, we would…

As lockdown eases and the prospect of returning to normality becomes an imminent reality, you may be experiencing some mixed feelings. I know I am. Whilst we cannot forget that there have been many negative impacts of lockdown, especially in relation to mental health, social connection, and of course, the economy, it is also true…