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Mar 15, 2023

Publishing

5 Mistakes Of First-Time Authors

✅Summary

Raam Anand, Chief Editor and Publishing Director of Stardom Publishing, has outlined five common mistakes that first-time authors make.

These 5 mistakes of first time authors include:

Overthinking
Starting With a Personal Story
No Author Goals
No Takeaways For Readers
No Call To Action

He advises authors to set goals for their books, provide takeaways for readers to help them summarize the content, and include a call to action at the end of each chapter.

To help authors with the process, Stardom Publishing provides resources to give them a better understanding of author goals, as well as strategies and techniques to help make the writing process easier.

For more information, visit: https://stardompublishing.com/

✅Transcript

Welcome back once again, Raam Anand here. Chief editor and publishing director to hundreds and even thousands of bestselling authors worldwide.

In this video, I want to teach you about or tell you about the five big mistakes that first-time authors make.

Sometimes it happens like this, people put their effort, time, investment, lot of things goes into creating a perfect book.

When the book is released, it doesn’t perform, or it doesn’t sell, or it doesn’t get the kind of reaction that the author initially wanted from people.

The reasons could be one of these.

Let’s explore all these five big mistakes of first time authors

1)Overthinking – Mistakes of first time authors

Usually, first-time authors try to think about their book; they want it to be the best.

So, what goes into this is you start thinking and then thinking and then over-thinking on that feeling upon thinking;

It so happens that most times, it gets huge, it gets messy, and then it becomes a big hot soup that is not fun anymore, which is why so many people quit writing their books.

They have tried they started to think about it.

Then the overthinking kicked in, over-information kicked in, they get into and into like finding all there is to see about writing a book, how to do this, how to do that, how to sell it, how to edit it, how to proofread, they start thinking about the cover.

Then they start feeling overwhelmed, leading to either procrastination or entirely dropping the project.

Many people believe I am not fit to become an author, and they give up on their dreams, which is unfortunate, but it is not like that. We start blocking this at Stardom Publishing one step at a time.

We hand-hold our authors like we help them think about the first step how do you take your journey?

Example

How do you start your journey of 200 miles? You can’t jump 200 miles, can you?

You first start with your first step and then another step by step, and that’s that way you reach your destination, and some ideas, strategies, and techniques can make the journey faster.

For example, you had a plan. You will know exactly where you will stop on the way, where you will have your refills, and where you will eat if you need to.

So, like that, the entire project of writing a book can be broken down into manageable chunks so that you can take this one step at a time and still complete the task without feeling overwhelmed.

2)Starting with only a personal story -Mistakes of first time authors

This is another big mistake people sometimes make when writing a book about their journey, biography, challenges and obstacles, and how they want to write about all this.

It’s okay if you want to express your journey and share about your journey, that’s fine, but if you try to fill that up and fill your book with your journey, that’s not a good way to write a book.

Especially if you are going to write your first book unless you already have a big fan following, maybe you are a celebrity, perhaps you are an actor, maybe you are a musician, maybe you are someone who has got a million followers on your social media handles.

Yes, because your fans and followers want to know what’s happening in your personal life. They are curious, and you can satisfy their curiosity by writing about your personal stories.

Non – Fiction Books

Otherwise, in the non-fiction category, which we are dealing with, the leadership books, non-fiction books, how-to books, business books, and your professional books.

These books shouldn’t be only about you on your journey.

Instead, they should also be about your customer’s journey or the reader’s journey and their problems, issues, and challenges so that they can resonate better with and connect with the content inside your book and thereby connect with the author.

So, sharing your stories is good. It’s okay if that’s not the only thing you plan to write in your book.

3)No Author Goals – Mistakes of first time authors

All right, many people want to write books and do write a book, even though the number of people who write books is minimal.

But, out of all these books, let’s say 100 books written by first-time authors, 95 are written without goals. That is a reason why 95 of them fail in the marketplace.

The first reason is they still need to set the author’s goal. And what do I mean by that?

Every book should start with a goal for the author, and that’s what we teach at Stardom Publishing.

When people think about writing a book, the first thing that pops into their mind is, what will be my book’s topic? That’s all right, but we must also figure out two other steps before that.

Step one is the author’s goals

What is the goal of this book?
Why am I writing this book?
What is the reason behind reading this book
what do I want the reader to do for me or my professional or personal life?

That is the number one thing you should know.

Along with that, we also need to understand the reasons or the goals; like

If you want to get into the media, that’s a good goal.
If you want to establish your credibility in a specific marketplace, that’s very good.
If you want to leave a legacy behind, that’s a valid goal, too
lead generation – a valid goal.

So, like that, there are several goals you can attach your book to so that it becomes purposefully written, which resonates with people and gives it direction.

It’s not just like, you know, throwing your net randomly and expecting to catch a large school of fish. So that’s what happens. Having a goal is a significant impediment.

If you want to browse the different kinds of goals and choose one of those goals which could be valid for your next book, go to stardompublishing.com, scroll down, and you’ll see several goals.

If your goal is to generate leads, and this is the kind of book you must create, that’s what happens. Along with plans, there is also something called an aspirational level.

You don’t want to write a book to fulfill a goal; you also want to reach a higher level of aspiration for yourself.

We can combine these two things to the goal, add that aspirational value to it, and then think about what topics can help you resonate with the audience with those topics as well as these aspirational values and your goals.

4)No Takeaways – Mistakes of first time authors

Next one, No Takeaways; that’s for the readers I am talking about.

Every book should have some takeaways; every chapter should have a takeaway. You should provide a bullet list of takeaways at the end of the chapter for several reasons.

One is it will help you summarize the entire chapter for people who are, you know, fast readers. You can summarize the whole chapter in 4,5 points.

The second thing is it looks good when people read this as a book.

Third, the most crucial point is that it will help you market and sell more books; how?

Because people, when they read your books, want to talk about it. And if you give them their takeaways for every chapter, So that’s why I recommend takeaways;

You decide and provide them in the form of a bullet list at the end of not just the book but at the end of every chapter.

If you can do that, that’ll be wonderful.

If you do not, the readers are left mid-way, like when you finish chapter one, when somebody reads your book, they read through chapter one, and now we can give them the bullet points.

You can add the last point to the next chapter, where we’ll learn about A, B, and C—that way, you bring them back into your book.

It would help if you let your readers close the book, put it back on the shelf, and perhaps never return to it again.

You are giving them a reason to segue into the next chapter. That’s how you design books.

5)No CTA – Mistakes of first time authors

Number 5 – the fifth one is a really, really a killer No CTA . What do I mean by that? No CTA

CTA is short for call to action. What is a call to action? What do you want your reader to do after they read your book?

Do you want them to come to your website?
Do you want them to give you their name, email address, and phone number?
Do you want them to come and visit you?
Do you want them to go to, you know, opt-in to buy your stuff?
Do you want them to go and watch your videos?

You must have something more to give your readers, don’t you? And this CTA… most authors miss this.

Tips For Writing Non -Fiction Book

Especially in the non-fiction category, I highly recommend marking this with a star, underlining this, writing it down, putting a highlighter on this.

Make sure there is always a call to action, not just at the end of the book give a call to action at the end of every chapter.Just like the previous step takeaways.

What if your book contains ten chapters? At the end of every chapter, you have a call to action.

At the end of the first chapter, you give a call to action to go to a website. In the second chapter, you provide a call to action to download a PDF.

At the end of chapter 3, maybe you give them a chart or an image or an assessment that they can come and access somewhere on your website.

Perhaps chapter four CTA could go, and signup for you or subscribe to your YouTube channel or join your newsletter on LinkedIn or join your group on Facebook.

The vital idea the takeaway for you here is that we have to try and integrate people from consuming your information differently.

Books are one way they consume information, but you can also share your information on other platforms where you can interact with your readers.

So, you also want to build your fan following; you want to make your tribe and your network, so giving a call to action inside every chapter will help you do that as well. And hope this was useful for you.

If you need more information or more such strategies more such tactics, and if you want to access my brand-new course that will help you write and create your best-selling book manuscript.

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Visit StardomPublishing.com and go there get all the resources.

There are some free resources available there as well.

Check out the course and if you think it is good for you, subscribe to it as well; let’s see you let’s see each other in another video; until then, keep smiling, believe in yourself, and get all the best things in life.

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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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Feb 3, 2023

Publishing

5 Rules To Create An Interesting Non-Fiction Book In 2023

SUMMARY

Creating an interesting nonfiction book requires following 5 critical rules – Summary

This summary provides advice about how to create an interesting and engaging nonfiction book.

It encourages authors to consider their goal for their book and their audience before beginning their project.

Furthermore, authors should focus on teaching rather than just telling, use professional language, plan and structure their book, set achievable targets throughout the process, and not be afraid to ask for help.

Additionally, authors should include interactive elements such as assessments, ask questions at the end of each chapter, and use communication tools, such as video, chat, newsletter, and messaging to interact with their readers.

Finally, authors should make their book stand out from the crowd by keeping it simple and updating their knowledge on the topic.

Following these five rules will ensure the success of an engaging and interesting nonfiction book.

TRANSCRIPT

Are you looking to create an interesting and engaging nonfiction book?

Then you need to follow these five rules to ensure it stands out from the crowd.

Creating an interesting nonfiction book requires following five critical rules.

Based on working with 200 authors worldwide, these rules are essential for writing books in the nonfiction categories of business and leadership.

The tone of voice should be kept professional, and these rules will not apply to fiction, poetry, textbooks, or academic books.

Writing a book is a great way to build a fanbase, but it’s essential to make sure you have an audience and purpose in mind before you begin.

When selecting a goal for your book, it’s vital to make sure it’s not just because someone else has done it or because someone asked you to do it – it should be because you want to help others and make it an interesting read.

To ensure you create a book that is meaningful and fulfilling, here are five rules to keep in mind:

Rules for creating an interesting nonfiction book !

Firstly, please focus on the goal of your book, not its topic; secondly, ensure your tone of voice is professional; thirdly, take time to plan and structure your book; fourthly, set achievable targets throughout the writing process; and fifth, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

With these tips in mind, you can confidently begin writing your book and achieving your goal.

First Rule for creating an interesting nonfiction book – Genuine Interest

The first rule for writing a successful book is to have a genuine interest in your audience. This means taking the time to get to know your readers and understanding their wants and needs.

It is not enough to simply write about what you are interested in; you must consider what your readers will find valuable or interesting.

By cultivating an interest in your readers, you can ensure that your book will be interesting and engaging for them.

This will be the first step to writing a book that will be widely read.

The recommendation was that people should read a book if they want to take action and become followers. If the book is not interesting, it will likely go back on the shelf, never to be opened again.

However, if it is interesting, readers will not only finish it but also take action to reach out to the author, becoming a follower and a fan.

Second Rule for creating an interesting nonfiction book -Write To Teach

Writing an interesting nonfiction book is the second thing people should do, as it is a perfect medium for teaching rather than simply telling.

Example 1 – Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

A classic example of a successful nonfiction book is Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The author should create an interesting book that teaches, rather than tells to create the attention of their readers.

Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits is a book that provides a context, definition, training, examples, situations, other references, and a framework for each habit discussed.

It also asks questions and provides answers to drive the point. This book is written to teach, and authors can take their topic, break it down into teaching points, and teach one point per chapter or five points per chapter.

Example 2: Thriving Hacks

For example, Ravi Kumar’s book Thriving Hacks discusses hundreds of hacks in each chapter, subdivided into different areas of life such as career and finance.

Regardless, the authors we work with have the same goal: writing to teach well. We don’t simply accept a manuscript and start working on improving it; our approach is quite different.

Third Rule for creating an interesting nonfiction book – Interact

At our publishing house, we don’t just start working on a manuscript when it is submitted; instead, we start at the basic level.

Authors only need an idea for a book and don’t even need to know the topic.

We will help them figure out the book’s details, and make it more interesting to engage with the audience.

How can you engage in a book?

I mean, you cannot interact in a video now, but how can you interact in a book if you are chatting with someone if you are messaging if you are on WhatsApp, you can interact, right?

But how do you interact in a book?

That is precisely why you should do this.

Importance Of Communication:

Gone are the days when books were a one-way communication with the author simply telling and teaching something to the reader.

Today, communication is much more interactive, and the author is available in many different forms, both online and offline, making it easier to communicate with readers.

To make nonfiction books more interesting, authors should include interactive elements such as asking questions at the end of each chapter and adding assessments for readers to rate themselves.

This will not only be engaging, but it will also allow readers to ask questions, answer them and rate themselves.

This two-way communication benefits both authors and readers and will help create a more enjoyable reading experience.

In a way, it can become like a workbook at the end of the chapter, providing readers with a unique opportunity to interact with the author, watch videos, join a mailing list, or send messages.

This presents an opportunity to take advantage of the interconnectedness of the Internet, connecting readers to the author and the author to the readers, creating a list of fans and followers.

In this way, publishing a book is no longer an independent strategy but one deeply interconnected with the rest of the world.

Fourth Rule for creating an interesting nonfiction book – K.I.S.S – Keep it simple , stupid

To make a book more interesting and to engage readers, authors must use strategies that bestselling authors employ.

This includes keeping the content simple and avoiding the temptation of trying to put everything they know into the book.

Additionally, authors should be bold in expressing their love or appreciation to their family members, whether through words or gestures.

Using these strategies, authors can create a book that is both interesting and engaging for their readers.

Fifth Rule for creating an interesting nonfiction book – Good, Better Or Best

The importance of shifting your mindset when confronting difficulties and the best someone can do in any given task.

When facing difficulties, it is best to recognize that you have done your best and that the same should be expected of others.

It encourages us to challenge ourselves to do better in our tasks, which better means being more informed and updating our knowledge on the topic.

With a professional tone, it encourages us to strive for the best and not accept mediocrity.

Conclusion

With the ever-evolving world, it is natural to want to improve things.

As a professional, CEO, or expert, you have the unique knowledge and insights that could make your version of a book even better.

If you decide to do this, it is important to make it enjoyable and better than what others have taught, thus making it stand out from the crowd.

Professionally speaking, what are you teaching? Those same teachings can be found in a book, video, documentary, course, or seminar.

When authors work with us, we coach them to choose their topic, as strategy is essential.

To ensure everyone gets the best, you need to be aware of the problems your audience is facing and know more about them to teach how to solve their problems and why you are teaching them.

In order to be successful as an author, it is important to keep your writing simple and interactive.

This allows readers to comprehend the information being shared easily and to absorb your knowledge, insights, and perspective.

Furthermore, if done well, it can lead to international fame and success.

Most successful authors were not well-known before writing their book, but achieved their fame through the use of effective strategies.

Therefore, taking the time to master the art of writing and stimulating your audience will prove to be invaluable in becoming an international bestselling author.

If you’re looking to create an interesting nonfiction book then follow these five rules:

Think freely about creating your book.
Go ahead and believe in yourself to become an international bestselling author.
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Keep smiling.
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Doing so will lead to success, so take the initiative and strive to achieve your goals. With a professional attitude, you can do it.

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This is advanced, high-level.

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