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Author’s Block

thebookwright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:34:14 +0000

As many of you are aware, I was surprised as anyone by making the transition from bored IT consultant to specialist at removing writer’s block.

If this is new to you, I am not talking about simply getting creative juices flowing (which I also do) but also sometimes dealing with deep trauma and fears associated with the [...]

Now that’s what I call a review

thebookwright — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:45:41 +0000

In the interests of sharing the power and usefulness of a review both for the author and other readers, I thought I’d share this one that came in recently for my book Blocks …

It’s a reminder to all readers to take time to give feedback to authors and for authors never to think a book they [...]

EFT and Inspiration

PennyWaite — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:43:50 +0000

How often are we crying out for inspiration? I know I sometimes am!

We feel stuck and maybe the lack of inspiration is the same thing as being stuck. Whether it is, or not, it can be frustrating and limiting – you have a book to finish by a deadline and you have no inspiration for the [...]

The Book You Were Born to Write

The Bookwright — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:15:16 +0000

It’s a cliché I know but it’s said there’s a book inside everyone. In my experience, once the first one comes out, a veritable flood ensues and there is no stopping a writer.

This particular Bookwright specialises in the “book” of the author’s life with the printed (or ebook) being a kind of by-product. In turn, this [...]

Writer’s Block and EFT

PennyWaite — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:39:25 +0000

By Guest Blogger & EFT Therapist, Penny Waite As any writer knows, there are times when, for whatever reason, the words and ideas do not flow or cannot be captured.

What makes this happen? A block or blocks can cause this difficult state. The subconscious is busy, all the time taking everything in and then passing us subliminal messages. [...]

Dealing with rejection

thebookwright — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:46:42 +0000

The stories of multiple rejection letters abound so much that it has become a stereotype that this is the norm for the publishing industry.

It really doesn’t have to be the case. Certainly for non-fiction, if you research your publisher, there is no reason you can’t submit one manuscript and get one “Yes”.

If you are really canny, [...]

7 Things That Start You Writing

thebookwright — Sat, 15 May 2010 08:05:34 +0000

So if you are affected by any of the seven things that stop you writing as mentioned in this blog, here’s seven simple ways to overcome them.

1. Set a goal, but make it a big one

- what would you like to happen to you & your business as a result of your book(s) being written?

- and [...]

7 Things That Stop You Writing

thebookwright — Sat, 15 May 2010 07:46:16 +0000

Over the last few years, it has amazed me how the same blocks come up time after time.

Some of these blocks not only affect people starting out on the road to writing but also authors who have completed their manuscripts and are having trouble getting it published.

Spelling them out and seeing which one or ones affect [...]

Four Fears, Talent & Time – #006 – Time

thebookwright — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:33:24 +0000

The 6 things that stop people writing Part #006: Lack of Time

One really practical way to deal with perceived lack of time is to read one of the many excellent books on how to improve your time management. One I specifically recommend for authors is Time Management for Dummies by Clare (no relation) Evans.

Books like this [...]

Four Fears, Talent & Time – #005 – Talent

thebookwright — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:24:46 +0000

The 6 things that stop people writing Part #005: Lack of Talent

This is probably the trickiest of all the six things that stop people writing as it’s the most subjective.

For example, one person might love what you write and another loathe it. The former will appreciate your talent and the the latter think you don’t possess an [...]