Imagine the perfect phone call when it comes to getting published...

"Would you consider writing a book for us?"

That's what happened to me when the UK's leading nonfiction publishers asked me to write a book for them. And to achieve that too here are some actions you need to take before you even know what your book is going to be called or how many words it will have!

This is what I was doing that made my phone ring and be asked to write a book.

Take the time in this lesson to write down your answers and thoughts - dismiss nothing.

Part 1 - You

To get someone to want you, you will need to showcase you. And that means sharing content as suggested in Lesson 7. You need to ensure the other 3 parts of this lesson are being honoured and maintained too. Be prepared to show your personality, your style, your passions, your beliefs.

A publisher is looking for someone they can market. And if you showcase your awesomeness using the tools from Lesson 7 and showcase who you are really are, that makes it easier for a publisher to decide whether you are right for them or not. Not every publisher is going to be right for you. Wasting time writing to and trying to engage with publishers that only concentrate on non fiction, personal development or business books when you right about something different is not going to work.

Part 2 - Confidence not arrogance 

It is essential that you are confident about your style of communication and your current marketing strategy showcases this. Look for the negative self-talk you are using on yourself. This will impact on your belief about your ability to be asked to write the book, write the book and make a success of it. If you are lacking in confidence, fix it! (This other course could help too.)  and there is a free eBook on my site for if the Imposter Syndrome stops you from standing out from the crowd.

I've seen so many people who were failing to achieve their personal and professional goals because they were fearful of looking arrogant, and this impacted on their success. My book Fight the fear has a chapter that includes techniques to fixes your attitude to arrogance over confidence.. Let me know how you get on. But promise me, you won't scrimp on this stage. And if you struggle don't forget I can give you additional support on the Insiders. Just tag me in any posts so I can create webinars, additional learning resources and guide you.

Part 3 - Be a thought leader 

If you've already taken my Marketing and finding your tribes courses you will know how to sell well at a higher price point to the perfect audiences. We will look at this again in Lesson 8, for now start to ask yourself "Am I utilising 8 to 10 tools and techniques to become known as a thought leader in my chosen area of expertise? This doc

If you are not showcasing yourself as the expert you are, how will publishers know that this is what you are able to do for them and their readers?

Can you showcase audiences that love to follow you?

Do you have a large number of followers?

Are they an engaged audience?

Do you have a large database?

These are all questions a publisher is likely to want answering and if they don't but you can supply this evidence, how powerful do you look compared to the competition?

This is why positioning yourself powerfully beforehand is critically important. Take the time to;

Check the size of your audiences on social media platforms - what actions will you take to increase these?

What will you do to increase interaction?

Check the size of your database.

Have you been featured in the press?

Can you engage with journalists with ease? I've featured in every UK newspapers, the glossy magazines that matter to my target audiences, on local and national radio, on the TV and even in some of the biggest publications in the world. What evidence do you have of this? Collect your press clippings in a file to easily access them.

Part 4 - What do you look like?

If I was to search for you using search engines, would I find relevant content around the area that you wish to write a book on?

Before you start writing your book, plan ahead and ensure that the content I find everywhere related to you, is about your subject. You need to ensure that online you look like the author you want to be. Thus if it is not the case before you write your book. Get sharing relevant content aimed at your target audience. This will have multiple benefits to you, not just to get published.

Now ask yourself these questions;

From my current marketing do I communicate about the subject of my book?

Do I comminicate a different or original viewpoint?

Do I communicate in a way that gets people engaging with me?

Do people sign up for my newsletter and/or subscribe to your social media?

Do people naturally want to connect with me online?

Does my phone ring a lot with new opportunities and from new people? (Can the same be said of your email?)

If the answer is no to any of these, they are potential areas for growth to help you get spotted by a publisher. Remember my publisher found me on LinkedIn, went to my website and visited my YouTube channel, Facebook page and read my blog. And I was prepared to be myself in everything I create online. Can you say the same?

Speak up, get your head above the precipice and speak with passion about what matters to you.

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