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May 17, 2023

Publishing

How to choose the right topics for your book in under 10 minutes

Summary

In this video, Raam Anand talks about four big ideas to help find the right topic for a book, video, movie, or social media in less than 10 minutes.

The first idea is that knowledge does not equal a book. It is not a requirement for an author to have expertise in the topic of their book.

They can bring in other people’s knowledge, cite other authors, and cite research.

The second idea is to think about challenges and aspirations. This will help to gain clarity on what the core message of the book should be.

The third idea is to focus on the core message.

The fourth idea is that your topic is not equal to a personal journey.

It’s not about your journey, but your journey is essential when delivering these messages.

For more information, you can visit www.stardombooks.com and download the one-page blueprint.

Transcript

Hi there. Welcome back.

Raam Anand here once again, and today’s topic is about finding the right topic for your book, for your video, for your movie, and for your social media.

How do you find the right topic in less than 10 minutes?

All right.

So, people have always asked me about this. When I ask people about, you know, why they have not written a book yet.

Most people think they need to have the right topic to write on or start thinking about their book’s topic.

So, this will get them into a spin. And sometimes, they get confused; sometimes, they get overwhelmed. So that’s why most people don’t even attempt to write a book because they need clarification on their topic.

Discover the 4 big ideas Now

In this video, I want to share four big ideas to help you clarify your topic.

On how to zoom in on your topic and find out what exactly will be your topic that you want to talk about.

✅First Idea

Your knowledge not equal to your book

Your Knowledge ≠ Your Book

Most people make or have this idea or need clarification about their book.

They think, what kind of knowledge do I have to write a book about, or have I gained enough ability to write a book and then try to equate their expertise to their book or topic, which needs to be validated.

It doesn’t have to be that way because there are many instances and many examples where you can go and bring other people’s knowledge into your book, not I’m not talking about plagiarism or copying content from the Internet.

There are ways to do that.

For example

You could become a reporting expert by citing other authors in your book, bringing in expert material for an additional chapter, or doing what is referred to in the publishing industry as references and citations. You can cite other books, topics, experts, and research to bring all of these into your book. It also gives you the chance to be an expert on something other than the actual topic as you can bring expertise from different people, industries, and ideas and present them in your own way; you could also give your own twist to the material.

Example – Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

If you look at the book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey and when he lists the seven habits, the first habit is being proactive, for example.

None of these own habits are something that you already didn’t know. But Stephen did a brilliant job of putting all these seven habits together and also citing research, bringing in expertise, and giving his frameworks and twists and ideas and references and examples, plus stories, anecdotes, and personal experiences.

All this form a very enriching experience for the reader. So that is how you think about your topic.

It’s not that what you already know should become a topic, or on the other side of the spectrum, it need not be only about what you or it may not be about everything you know.

It could be something you know how to do, or how to explain it to someone else; it could be divided up into sections or segments.

Each stage could become its book, for example.

✅Second Idea

The second big idea that you need to think about, especially if you are a first-time author, is thinking

about challenges and aspirations.

What do you mean by that challenge and aspiration?

Write them down.

So please take a sheet of paper and divide that sheet in half and on the left side.

You write all about the most significant challenges you are facing right now in your business, your profession, or your life.

what are the challenges that you are facing?

May be you need help with your message.
Struggling with marketing.
You may want more people to walk into your business.
You need lead generation.
You may want to get into the media.

So, what are the things that are a bottleneck in your business right now?

Make a list of all these problems, issues, concerns, and challenges you are having in your life, your work life, or your business right now.

It could be a profession also. On the other side:

Write down all the aspirations that you want or have for yourself for the next five years, ten years on the other side of the sheet

Maybe you want to become the thought leader in your industry
You may start your seminar by attracting thousands of people from all over the world.
Need to expand your business into new geographies.

These are all aspirations. So, your daily activities are all about reaching those aspirations.

All right.

You are solving these problems and achieving these aspirations. And that’s what should be, you know, your daily activity. And this is how motivation works, my friend; your inspiration should always be connected with you solving your issues and going towards your aspirations.

The connecting link between these two is your motivation, right?

This is what helped you get out of bed in the morning every day, right?

So, when you have clarity on your challenges, when you have clarity on your aspirations, you gain clarity on your topic.

You know exactly what you must do daily, right? That will propel you.

Do that to reach those aspirational levels and get another sheet of paper; divide the same sheet at the end, that sheet paper in the same way, and this time write down all the challenges your audiences are facing.

Multiple audiences want each and every group of people you want to reach, or you’re already serving; make a list of all their challenges, problems, and issues, and on the other side, make a list of all the aspirational values.

What do they feel is important?
What are their values?
What do they seek to learn?

So these things come from another side and another perspective.

Now we have your goals and aspirations and your audience’s goals and aspirations.

Your core topic is a blend of these two, in alignment with these two.

That’s where we are getting to Point number three.

✅Third Idea

_{Topic = Core Message}

Your topic will be your core message.

You don’t need to go through a course to find your topic. This is what you need to do.

This exercise will help you gain very good clarity on what is your core message.

What do you mean by that?

Your core message is what is it you:

Are known for?
Want to be known for?
Your life’s work is all about?

Why do you want to :

Teach?
Demonstrate?
Start a movement on?
Warn people about?

The areas that you want to lead people, where you want to lead, people from, from where they are to where they need to go?

This is your core message, my friend. The sail of this show will help you take yourself and people from point A to point B; the sail of the ship is your core message.

So now you know, when you understand your core message, what do you want to be known for?

And many people overthink this idea and complicate matters.

It is straightforward.

What is it that you are aware of you want to be known for?

What do you know, and what else can you bring in?

You may need additional skills and additional knowledge.

That’s fine.But now you have your core message that will be a topic for your book and your videos.

Follow a blog post for your social media content so that once you have your core message, the idea can be broadcast in many different formats: videos, books, blog posts, and podcasts.

It could take different forms, but they all return to your core message. Just for the sake of examples, you go and observe people in your industry.

Go and observe people who will become big influencers in some of the topics. They all have the core message; whatever they talk about, they come back to the core message, which makes them unique, and don’t worry; you have your core message too.You are as unique as your fingerprint, my friend.

Importance of Finding Core Message for the topic of your book

So, finding out this core message is going to be a very important and exciting, and fun thing to do because once you have the handle on your core message,

You can write multiple books on it
You can make videos on it, can talk about it.
You can speak on stage
You can do all sorts of things to help you become an authority and an influencer in no time.

✅Fourth Idea

Next one, The last one. Your topic is not equal to your journey.

Your Topic ≠ Personal Journey

What do I mean by that?

See many people have this confusion when I ask them about their book. Like when have you written a book?

Many people think I’m referring to their biography or their journey.

People have minimal attention spans and want to avoid a long winding story or a narrative about anybody. No, I don’t think anyone wants more—my personal story except for my captive audience who already know me.

All right, so maybe you are someone you are a celebrity. You already have a huge fan following; millions of people follow you. Then it makes sense to focus on your personal journey because they want to know your fans and your personal journey.

If not, with this, 99.9% of all the other people in the world.

Your topic is not your personal journey

Your book, videos, messaging, blog posts, websites, and courses are not about your journey; the focus is not on your personal experiences.

To me, it is about your audience. Make that shift or shift that focus from yourself to your audience, which will change your perspective like anything.

What is that?

What does your audience want to know that has to go into your book?
What do your viewers like to learn that has to go into your video, that has gone to a podcast, that has to go into a blog post?

So that’s when you start getting more engagement. It’s not about your journey, but your journey is essential when delivering these messages.

Because when you add to a personal story and your core message that has humanized the entire core message, that can bring your personality into a core message that will make your book an exciting read.

And this is how we work at stardom books, where we help first-time authors create their core message and then have them write and publish their books internationally.

Conclusion

If you would like to more, if you would like to know more about how we work with first-time authors and help them not only publish, create, and publish their books but also start with these zero steps, the level zero, build a strong foundation and figure out this.

The core messaging, the goal for the book, the plan from the author, and all these layers upon layers of improvement. Until you get to a stage where you feel confident to write a book, you take the help of trained experts to put it together.

Writers, experts, publishing experts and editors, and all these. The entire team will work with the authors, first-time authors, because they need all these resources.

So, if you would like to explore this possibility and understand your core message,bring it out in a big way.

Head over to www.stardombooks.com and start by downloading the one-page blueprint available there.

Get started there, download the blueprint, and one day we’ll also be writing and publishing your book.

Thank you.

✅Book Writing Workshop

Have you not written a book yet?

Well, now you can because USA publisher “Stardom Books” has just launched its “Bestseller Bootcamp”

The world’s greatest book writing program for first-time aspiring authors, growth-oriented experts, and serious leaders.

This is advanced, high-level.

Bestseller Bootcamp is where the world’s top achievers create and publish their own bestsellers. You can do it too from scratch even if you have never written before.

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Mar 10, 2023

Publishing

Book Writing Is Tough! Not for me!

Summary For Book Writing Is Tough! Not For Me!

Sometimes people think that writing a book, speaking on stage, or interviewing is too difficult and complex for them, but in reality, it only requires the right mindset, proper resources, strategy, support, and determination.

People often avoid challenging tasks because they feel uncomfortable with the potential of failure.

However, true growth and development come from stepping outside your comfort zone and facing challenges head-on.

Writing a book, giving speeches, or becoming an influencer may seem daunting, but it can be incredibly rewarding. Not only do you gain respect and credibility, but you learn new skills and gain valuable experience.

On the other hand, believing that a project is too complicated or not meant for you may lead to missing out on the opportunity to become a leader and an authority influencer.

However, it is essential to identify the challenges and seek resources to overcome them.

Lastly, Stardom provides clients with help, support, strategies, resources, and services to help them reach the next level in their influence journey.

To take advantage of these services, visit www.authority-influencer.com or stardombooks.com .

“Books are the gateway to knowledge and understanding; Writing a book allows us to share our stories, insights, and experiences, leaving behind a lasting legacy for generations to come.”

Book Writing Is Tough! Not for me! – Transcript

Sometimes people say, “Raam… writing a book? … no!

It’s tough. It’s complex and too difficult. These projects are not for me!” yes… some people think like that.

See, as people who have come up in life so far with grit, determination, and hard work, you know that every project has its challenges, but with the right mindset and proper resources, you can overcome them.

But it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by a project involving writing a book, speaking on stage, or interviewing. I agree that it appears complex and feels like a lot of work at the beginning.

Hear me out, please… The difficulty does not measure your ability or suitability for a task. It’s simply a challenge that is not yet overcome.

All it needs is strategy, support, and determination. It appears complex because you still don’t know how to go through it.

People avoid tough and challenging tasks because they feel uncomfortable about potential failure. But you already know true growth and development often come from stepping out of your comfort zone and facing challenges head-on, right?

In a way, if it does appear complex and tough at this time to write a book or give speeches or become a top influencer. ultimately, it only works to your advantage because other people also think what you did is so difficult or complex, and THAT makes you a class apart.

I always say this in my seminars; even if people don’t read your book, just because you have written it, it gets you a great deal of respect, reputation, and credibility. Yes or yes?

So, instead of focusing on the project’s difficulties, focus on what you can do to overcome them.

What resources do you have available?
Who can help you, coach you?
Where can you find all the support you need?

Reflecting on these questions can help you identify opportunities to move forward.

On the other hand, if you continue to believe that it’s too complicated and not meant for you, you may miss out on the opportunity to become a true leader, an authority influencer!

So, take a step back and re-evaluate the project. Identify the challenges and seek out the resources to overcome them.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and remember that every project has its challenges; how you approach and handle them determines your success.

At Stardom, we hand-hold every client we work with and provide them with all the help, support, strategies, resources, and services they need so that they can rise and reach the next level in their influence journey.

Go ahead and visit any of our brand websites, like… www.authority-influencer.com or stardombooks.com and check out how you can join us and elevate your identity to a whole new level.

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Have you written a book yet? Well, now you can… because USA publisher “Stardom Books” has just launched it’s “Bestseller Bootcamp”…

The world’s greatest book writing program for first-time aspiring authors, growth-oriented experts and serious leaders.

This is advanced, high-level stuff (not some cheap online course or a shortcut) — and brought to you directly by the publishing house.

Bestseller Bootcamp is where the world’s top achievers go to create and publish their own bestsellers. You can do it too… from scratch… even if you have never written before.

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Feb 10, 2023

Publishing

4 Fears Of First-Time Authors

Summary

This blog discusses the fears associated with writing and publishing a book – specifically, the professional fear related to one’s professional ability and the fear of failure and criticism from others.

These fears can cause one to doubt their capabilities and limit their potential to become a published author.

However, understanding the causes of these fears is the first step in overcoming them.

By developing self-awareness and focusing on the positive potential of writing a book, one can apperceive the benefits of becoming an author and move past the fear of judgment. Having the support of a coach and a publisher can

Keep believing in yourself and keep moving forward, and you will get all the best things in life.

FULL TRANSCRIPT – 4 Fears Of First-Time Authors

Imagine being just a few feet away from summiting Mount Everest and suddenly realizing you have a fear of heights so intense that you must turn back.

Otherwise you’re about to launch your music album, with only seconds left until the big moment – only to come to a sudden halt because of your fear of public speaking.

These are extreme examples, but the same fears are common for first-time authors who want to write and publish their books.

I’ve experienced them myself, and I’ve seen hundreds of authors worldwide face the same fears.

I’ve coached and trained more than 200 authors, and nearly all of them had had one or more of these fears before they began their journey as authors.

Let’s explore some of the biggest fears people face and overcome professionally.

We’ll look at the causes of these fears and how to address them.

Professional Fear – Fears Of First Time Authors

The first type of fear is professional fear.

This is related to one’s professional identity, such as their work, where they work, whom they work with, their title, and more.

Causes Of Professional Fear

Two main causes of this fear are expertise fear and peer pressure.

Expertise Fear

Expertise fear is questioning one’s ability to perform a task, do a good job, or even enhance their profession through writing a book.

Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is worrying about what their boss, colleagues, and association will think.

By understanding the causes of professional fear, we can better identify how to address and overcome them.

To overcome the fears associated with writing and publishing your own book, focus on the impact you can create.

Think about how it can help you become an authority and influencer on your topic. The fear will start to fade when you understand the potential benefits.

Personal Fears – Fears Of First Time Authors

When it comes to personal fears, such as fear of failure and fear of expectation, it is essential to reflect on your attributes, values, and beliefs.

Ask yourself why you are feeling these fears and what steps you can take to address them.

High expectations of yourself can be a fear that limits your potential to become a published author. But don’t let it stop you from achieving your goals.

Identifying these limiting beliefs is the first step in overcoming them.

Once identified, you can start tackling them head-on by embracing change and the new adventure that becoming an author will bring. It will open up a world of possibilities and take you on a journey that will change your identity and fulfill your dreams.

When you write a book and become a published author, you gain more than just a professional title – you gain a lifetime identity.

You may be a doctor, engineer, CEO, or CXO, but when you write a book, you become an author too.

This is an identity that will stay with you forever, elevating your professional profile and allowing you to stand out in the crowd.

Writing a book is an opportunity to create a lasting legacy and leave a mark on the world.

Creative Fears – Fears Of First Time Authors

It is natural to have fears related to the creation of your book.

Fears of process
Fear of mediocrity
Fear of expectations

These are all common and understandable. But the way to overcome these fears is to face them head-on. Go for it. Embrace the adventure and challenge yourself to create something great.

Rather than worrying about mediocrity, focus on honing your craft, sharpening your ideas, and understanding your audience. This way, you can create something that will stand out and be appreciated for its quality.

Don’t let fear stand in your way; use it to motivate yourself to create something unique.

Overcome your limiting beliefs and fears of the process and mediocrity with the help of a publishing coach or a hybrid publishing house like Stardom.

Our clients don’t even know their topic when they start their projects but we create, find out, and dig out the best insights and perspectives that can be distilled into a book.

We do all the exercises to help our clients create a book that not only makes them proud but also helps them solve their existing business or professional problems and reach higher aspirations.

Once you have a publishing advisor in place, you will have the accountability, guidance, and action steps you need to complete your book on time.

Reception Fear – Fears Of First Time Authors

Another fear that many authors have is fear of reception – the fear of not having any readers or being criticized and judged once the book is published.

A publishing advisor can help you manage these fears and support you to move forward with your project confidently.

Writing your first book can be an intimidating process that can cause a lot of self-doubt and insecurity.

But once you’ve gone through the process, you’ll have gained immense confidence and a newfound appreciation for your capabilities. And for subsequent books, the feeling of being overwhelmed will be less pronounced.

To make the process easier, remember that criticism and judgment are inevitable in any situation. Whether you write a book or not do a job, people will always have their opinions.

Everyone is vulnerable to criticism, from the top 1% of celebrities and politicians to everyday business leaders and professionals.

So, enjoy the process, and don’t let the fear of judgment stop you from creating something incredible.

Example

For example, millions of people admire and appreciate Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.

However, there are also a few people who criticize them. But it’s important to remember that these criticisms are only a tiny fraction of the total feedback; for every thousand comments, there might be five or ten negative ones.

Instead of focusing on the small minority of criticizers, take the time to appreciate the countless supporters cheering you on.

Don’t let the tire-kickers and naysayers drown out the positive feedback. Focus on the people who are encouraging you and enjoy the process.

Awareness is the key; you know where these fears come from and how to tackle them before they rob you of your dream of becoming a published author. So, keep believing in yourself and keep moving forward.

I am signing off here. Raam Anand once again, and keep smiling. Believe in yourself and get all the best things in life.

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This is advanced, high-level.

Bestseller Bootcamp is where the world’s top achievers create and publish their own bestsellers.

You can do it too from scratch even if you have never written before.

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