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I Love to Write. I Love to Write Books. I Love to Write Children’s Books.

I Love to Write. I Love to Write Books. I Love to Write Children’s Books.

The last several weeks I have been working with a high performance coach. One task my coach assigned has led me learn more about my competition.

Months ago, before I ever landed my seven-book publishing contract, I did an exhaustive search of comparable titles related to my first book. This ended up being one section of the book proposal that won me the contract.

Yet, once I had my list of titles I thought I was finished, so I went on to work on other things.

My coach asked me to delve deeper in to the habits of the authors of successful children’s books.  I have looked at books, the author’s websites, and the book’s and author’s presence on Amazon. Integrating these has given me a new appreciation for the interrelationship between a book, the author’s website, and book marketing.

I am excited to report that this research project has reignited my desire to rise to the occasion and be the best children’s book author I can be. Researching and learning from other great authors, who are some of the best of the best in the business, is revolutionizing how I view serving those who will eventually buy my books.

All I needed was for my coach to point me in the right direction, and I was off and running.

Let me know if you have had a similar experience.

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Why Not Blog About It – Everybody Else Is!

Why Not Blog About It – Everybody Else Is!

Each day 576,000 websites are created! It is estimated there are over 600 million blogs.

Just Starting Out?

Is the dream of creating a website and becoming a blogger close to becoming a reality?

Don’t Be Discouraged.

You can find your voice. You can develop a following. You can change the world one reader at a time.

Be patient. Be persistent. Be consistent. Be dedicated. Be resilient. Be confident.

If you do not start, one thing is certain. No one will read your blog.

Accept the idea that it takes time to build an audience.

Overnight Success?

Think that overnight successes are a myth? In the writing profession, people who have written for decades, become overnight sensations.

Mind Your Data

Turn on the data analytics function on your website. After a number of months, you may wake up to discover there have been thousands of website visitors and thousands of page views.

Archives: The Value of a Wealth of Information

The content you created long ago becomes part of the archive that establishes you as an expert. One friend wrote a blog for years. When she interviewed for a job, she learned the employer had read through her archive. She received her job offer, in part, due to the historical record that documented her expertise.

Eureka! “I Found It.”

People want content. The right content. Well-written content. Give it to them.

Once the right person finds it, he or she can post and share your website address or link to the blog so it becomes a viral sensation.

Are You a Veteran Blogger?

Keep writing.

Nearing Burnout?

Reexamine why you started to blog. New bloggers are often excited and enthusiastic. Knowing why you blog can keep you going when others give up.

Do Not Give Up Before You Start!

Do not give up based on the startling statistic about the number of websites and blogs. Rather, have the determination to forge ahead. If you read to the end of this blog, you have what it takes to rise to the top. You can develop a following. Dream big dreams. Write Well. Do not give up.

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