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Mantra. What is that, you ask and why do I need one to write a business book? For those who know what a mantra is you can skip the definition below. According to Wikipedia a mantra is: A “mantra” (/ˈmæntrə, ˈmɑːn-, ˈmʌn-/ (Sanskrit: मन्त्र);[2]) is a sacred utterance, a numinous sound, a syllable, word or […]

What can you do when the magic of writing disappears? Pull a rabbit out of your hat? Perhaps not. Perhaps you need find where your magic came from in the first place and that means you need to look inside your mind. One technique to do this is to think or do something else for […]

Yes, you can. Stop finessing. “Done is better than perfect.” (While Facebook is out of favour at the moment, this saying still holds true.) No one will be able to read your book if it is in a continuous state of ‘finessing’. Be brave. Publish.   Any questions or comments, please contact me by replying […]

For me there are plenty of times that I feel unmotivated to do anything. To help create momentum I will make myself a five or seven point list of the things that I want to achieve in the day. As soon as I start to feel unmotivated I have a look at that list and […]

There is a saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Whether you believe it or not, does not matter when you put into context what this saying can suggest. My interpretation is that what you do on a daily basis reflects how you live your life. Perhaps this saying can be traced back […]

Want to write but not sure where to start. Try these Top 5 Tips to get you on the road to success.   1. Pick up a pencil It is hard to write without an implement. A pencil is a good place to start.   2. Mark it in your diary Put it in your […]