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Book Writing, Writers Mindset

Why Your Manuscript Stays Stuck in Draft Mode

You have a manuscript sitting on your computer. You open it every few weeks, read through what you’ve written, maybe add a paragraph or two, then close it again. Months pass. Sometimes years. You tell yourself it’s because you’re busy. Or that you need more research. Or that you’re waiting for the right time to finish it properly. But here’s what’s actually happening: you’re going round and round in circles because there’s no clear thread. The Expert’s Curse When I was writing Power Marketing, I had tips everywhere. Brand advice here, content marketing strategies there, offline tactics scattered throughout. So much valuable knowledge, and absolutely no structure to hold it together. I kept adding more. Every time I sat down to write, I’d think of another important point that readers needed to know. The manuscript became a jumble. This is…
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Adding Other Income Streams to Your Book Royalties

Do authors in control of everything really make more money? US/UK/global… ALLi Author surveys of indie authors (in 2022) who spend at least half their working time on writing and self-publishing had a median income of US $12,749 — this is the middle value of self-published authors’ income distribution. ALLi’s 2025 survey was opened for data ­collection to update these figures, and one source notes a median income rising to about US $13,500 in 2025 — but still in progress. In Australia, surveys that include self-published authors reported a mean total author income (including all writing-related income) at around AU$18,000 (≈ US $12,000) — a figure that aligns with published medians in global surveys. Taking the median gives a more realistic picture than ‘average’ or mean earnings, because the higher earning authors really went gangbusters. Unfortunately, this is not even including…
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Digital Marketers can be catastrophic for business

Digital Marketers can be Catastrophic for Business

I was reading ‘Inside Small Business’ on Sunday 🤓 and it said, “One in three small business owners who outsourced marketing ended up in a dispute with their provider.” Even more worrying, “Only three in ten small business owners are sticking with a digital marketer for more than a year.” (70% change, in other words) This is disastrous for business momentum and ROI. If you’re a micro business or launching author, it can spell catastrophe. The study was conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast and supported by the Australian Family & Small Business Ombudsman. The article made comment that one of the reasons is due to a lack of fit between business needs and the agency’s skillset. Some might be great at digital ads but not have a storyteller and brand expert on board, so the ads don’t…
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newsletter writing for financial advisors

Why Your Newsletter Stays in Your Mind

You know you’ve got to expand into newsletters if you’re writing a topical book or self-help guide. So why does your online newsletter sit unwritten? I believe it’s not about writing ability or finding the time. It’s about overcoming perfectionism. Most of us have the expertise or life experience. But translating that knowledge into newsletter content exhausts both your mental capacity—and hits the wall of wanting to be perfect. While my newsletters are not perfect either, I think research can help us overcome these barriers. The Research Gap Nobody Talks About Expert authors say “Just share about how your wrote your book”. Specialists say “Just share your expertise and stories” That’s not where to start. Before you write a word, you need to understand what your audience is actively searching for. Not what you assume they want. What they’re actually…
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best writers retreats 2023
Writers Mindset

Best Writers Retreats 2026 to Inspire You to Write!

If you get inspired by being around writing teachers and other writers, and you have some savings for self-development, then a writers’ retreat could be great for you. I believe writing retreats are more in the personal development bucket than calling it a return on investment. Talks, creativity or speed writing workshops are usually included. Manuscript critiques (readings) are also included in some writing retreats. Then there are hybrid book writing and walking (or music) retreats and Writers at Sea – a writing workshop on an ocean liner. Here I will go into some good value writing retreats, about half of which include accommodation. First, ask yourself some reflection questions:   What new technique or new creativity practice do you want to get out of the retreat? Or is your main motivation to be around supportive writers and learn from…
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A book on conscious leadership - limitless soul by A Terrey
Book reviews

A Book on Conscious Leadership: Limitless Soul

Tell me, have you ever thought that your leadership or business approaches barely touched the surface? That people weren’t really listening or understanding you? It may be that you just haven’t asked the question: who am I really? Limitless Soul by Alexandra Terrey is a 241-page book on delving within to change what’s without. But it’s not just about being a more abundant being; Limitless Soul’s content is founded on proven methods and I found it useful for reflection. This book journeys inward into the essence of who we are, guiding us to understand ourselves. If we’ve got poor beliefs, it will aid in choosing positive beliefs – ones that allow growth into being an effectual leader. Why Conscious Leadership is the Path to Live Truly Without Limits: A Book Review You see, thinking and acting are two different things.…
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