Nicholas Bate

Writing & Publishing Your Business Book 1-30: 15

15: Review time. There are so many (especially) great things about Saturdays for writers. More writing, clearly. More of your own special coffee obviously. But most of all,  you have some time to review progress. How are we doing?

1. We've started. We're to be congratulated and after almost a year of talking, we have got the book started.
2. We're totally pragmatic about why we are doing it. Because it is in us and has to come out. Because it is there.
3. We've stopped worrying about what is 'fashionable' at the moment or is a 'sure-fire' winner. We are writing about a passion.
4. We've got  a great title.
5. And  are confident that there is sufficient quality content.
6. And now you are fingers to the keyboard every day, driving out the words.
7. Not accepting any melodrama about writer's block.
8. Awesome: you're on plan.

Tomorrow, we'll start assuming you have a viable product (even though in reality it's still in production) and we'll switch our emphasis to finding a publisher, pitching to them and what to do if nobody seems to want your baby. TBC.

15: Review time. There are so many (especially) great things about Saturdays for writers. More writing, clearly. More of your own special coffee obviously. But most of all,  you have some time to review progress. How are we doing?

From My iPhone, Oxford UK

The Morning After The Night Before

Instant Brilliant 2010

The year 2010 is going to be your best year yet. The year when you finally pull all those dreams and plans together. To help on the path I have put together a pragmatic rapid-access blueprint book: Instant Brilliant 2010. Easy to read (c. 8000 words), action orientated and 100% no bulls*it, it is designed as a catalyst to your own plans. It covers all the areas to which most of us want to give attention:

• Instant Instant
• Instant Brilliant
• Instant Success
• Instant Happy
• Instant Career
• Instant Wellness
• Instant Money
• Instant Relationships
• Instant Fun
• Instant Contribution
• Instant Confidence
• Instant Action
• Instant Check-list
• Instant Brilliant Bites 1-50
• Instant More

And for those of you who were fans of the How To Be Brilliant series, that is included in the book (Brilliant Bites 1-50). I do hope you will find it useful; it's available via the blurb.com/bookstore, which has a handy preview feature (nb: partial and at low resolution).

Friday F 7

1. Whatever happens go with the flow. Don't let them spoil your day.
2. Allow and look for the fun in what you do. It lubricates creativity; it bonds people.
3. Failure? No way: simply feed-back.
4. That cynic? You simply don't give a fu*k what they think. You're on a mission.
5. Your service level? Nothing less than fantastic.
6. Remind her she looks fabulous.  You're jolly lucky it's your eyes and soul into which she stares. Deeply.
7. All in all. It's Friday. Be fearless.

Eclecticity

Regular readers of this blog will know that I am a strong advocate of Eclecticity. Why? Well apart from it offering a whole load of fun, great music and sharp comment it is truly welcoming and gets your brain really working: it is clearly run by an owner of a fine mind,  excellent communication skills and who is willing to shake the status quo. Cool skills for a consultant you might think? Absolutely. Here's the fantastic news: the eclecticity brand has been shuffled a little and the Doug Fine (for it is he) consultancy created: Defined Performance Solutions. Check out the site, drop him a mail and see how he can support you.

Doug: best wishes on the start-up!

From My iPhone, Just Before The Rain, Oxford UK

Near the Covered Market:

Consultancy or TV series. Retailer or

magazine. It's best not to be generic.

How To Write & Publish Your Business Book 1-30

14: Generating the words, 6. Read, absorb and implement the following to consolidate all we have discussed on generating the  words and avoiding so-called 'writer's block'.  Writing 101.

14: Generating the words, 6. Read, absorb and implement the following to consolidate all we have discussed on generating the  words and avoiding so-called 'writer's block'.  Writing 101.

Seven Presentation Strategies You Can Borrow From The Beatles

1. Tell a story. She's Leaving Home.  Make it engaging and sensory-rich.
2. Be local. Penny Lane.  Connect to the audience in the room, not just any audience.
3. Give hope. She Loves You.  Present a solution, whatever the problem.
4. Surprise them.  Maxwell's Silver Hammer. Present well, but not predictably especially for repeat performances.
5. Provide the simplicity the far side of complexity. Let it Be. Add value, not just more PPT slides.
6. Have energy. Drive My Car. Wake them up and get them thinking.
7. Less is More. Across the Universe. A total philosophy in  3.47. That's a great goal to have.

Beatles Bonus Bonanza:

Seven Business Strategies you Can Borrow From The Beatles

Why We Love The Beatles 1-100

My outrageously expensive Beatles book. Gorgeous, though.

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