What an amazing Writers Chat session today! Kevin Buchanan, author of The World Needs Your Hustle, (available Jan 2016) shared his 4 Steps to Accomplishing ANY goal, and we shared why and how to use a word for your year’s resolution.
Check it out here: Helping others accomplish their goals helps you accomplish yours. @kevinbuchanan
Kevin Buchanan’s 4 step system to accomplishing your goals:
Get specific – What do you want? What is your goal? Now narrow it. Get even more specific to focus your on your goal.
Determine your why. Why do you want to accomplish that goal? There is always a deeper reason WHY you want to accomplish your goal.
Create an action plan. What can you do this week to get you closer to your goal?
Celebrate your accomplishment! What can you do to reward yourself after 30 days.
What is your word of the year for 2016?
Mine is mogul.[Tweet “Helping others accomplish their goals helps you accomplish yours. Via @kevinbuchanan”]
Setting Goals
Don’t announce a huge goal at the beginning of Jan
Start from the smallest to the largest goal
Starting small is ok because bigger opportunities will come
Be realistic – you can’t do it all in one day
What do you have to do today to get you goals accomplished by the end of the year?
Are you prepared for this new year? We are spinning off of Tamsen Horton’s Quarterly Planning system (click here to see it!). See how Bethany, Jean, and Johnnie each plan out their writing and business calendars here:
How to set realistic goals:
Know what works your business may not work for everyone and vice versa!
Know your core why or reason you established your business. Your why is crucial to your goals, dreams, and living a fulfilled life.
Planning helps you respect your time, including the weekends and rest time!
Writer’s Chat Overview
All the writers reviewed the Business Flower Plan, inspired by Tamsen Horton.
Tip: Turn off the computer to get more things done! Be sure to establish boundaries for family time and sleep, although as an entrepreneur, you are going to lose some sleep.
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Bestselling and award-winning author Tamela Hancock Murray understands what it takes to get published. She has been an agent for over 12 years and is currently with the Steve Laube agency.
Watch the show or check out the Q&A below.
Q: How can I get started as a writer?
Pick a topic you are passionate about
Read in the genre you are interested in writing
Fiction writers: Read in your category
Know where your book “fits on the shelf”
Nonfiction: Ask yourself what else is out there in my category?
Check the local book stores
Check Amazon
Appeal to a broad audience, but be specific
Blog once a week or start a newsletter once a month
Q: Are a lot of publishers looking for agents to pitch the book?
A: It depends on the publisher. Micropublishing can be successful as well, but that does not involve using an agent.
Q: How does a literary agent help authors? An agent is your first line of defense to pitch to publishers. Agents:
Tailors your message to publishers
Give advice on writing edits
Get with the right personality
Help with light editing
Knows which writing contests authors should enter
Helps you read and interpret your contract
TIP: If you are considering working with an agent, choose an agent that knows your category.
Today is the last “7 Secrets to Landing a Book Deal” webinar and the last opening of the Serious Writer program until the spring (probably March or early April).
We have a treat today on Writers Chat! Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Liz Tolsma, who talks about writing and researching historical romance.
Historical Fiction: The dilemma of what is true and what is fiction.
