As a writer, what do you do when the great ideas come to you? Do you have the needed tools by your side to write down the great ideas?
Well, in this edition of Tuesday Minute Tip for Writers and Authors, I provide you will a inexpensive but highly effective tool you can use so when the great ideas come to writers, you won’t lose them.
Great Writing Tool for Writers
So what other writing tools do you use that help you out with your writing?
Last week, Seth Godin sent out a blog post titled, Moving On.
He talked about how when he started out, he was a book packager, and how he developed many good (and not so good) products.
Then he decided he would become an author himself. And 12 books later, he has come to the conclusion he would like to break away from the traditional publishing world.
When I first read about this blog post, I thought, “WOW! Now if Seth Godin, one of the best selling authors is deciding to leave traditional publishing, then the publishing industry as we know it is again changing.”
Then my thoughts continued, “I bet authors are going to think they don’t need a traditional publisher too. If Seth Godin can do it, I can too!”
Ok, this is where you may or may not be correct.
There are two distinct reasons why Seth Godin can leave traditional publishing.
1) He has established a highly committed following (his Linchpin) over the last decade or so. Tons and tons of people know who Seth Godin is…he has spent time and effort to know the people in his following. He has built up solid lasting relationships with his following in a consistent manner. He has proven himself to be a go to resource for marketing, business and social media information time and time again so you and I know we can rely on him to deliver.
2) He KNOWS his audience and his audience knows him. It wouldn’t matter how he writes, sells or distributes his books in the future…his audience will buy it. Well, I believe the last statement is a bit over dramatized. He will matter how he writes…because as his core audience there are expectations to the quality of Seth’s writing so he won’t wish to deter from that (and I am sure he won’t). But if he wishes to do an e-book (which he actually has already done), or self publish his next book(s), you and I will be there to purchase it because…well, he is Seth Godin.
So before you go out and decide to self publish or go with a traditional publisher, remember you may or may not be ready to walk in Seth Godin’s shoes.
You need to establish your core reading audience and connect with them BEFORE you publish your book. Get known by those who will go to the local book store, Amazon or your blog to purchase your book. Your reader want to connect with you, the author.
So, I would like to hear your reaction to Seth Godin’s decision to leave traditional publishing? Please share and let’s discuss.
I would like to introduce you to Billie Sucher, nationally known career transition expert,outplacement consultant, professional résumé writer, speaker, author, poet, and prolific blogger for Career Hub. For over two decades, she has provided professional career management services to organizations and individuals (entry-level to executive-level) throughout the country, doing so with an unwavering commitment to and passion for:
• Personal Branding for Competitive Advantage
• Career Consulting, Counseling & Coaching
• Professional & Executive Résumé Writing
And she is the author of ‘Happy About the Career Alphabet: An A-Z Primer for job seekers of all ages *800+ fast and easy Tweet-Style Tips’.
Sucher holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Drake University and numerous industry certifications including International Job and Career Transition Coach, Career Management Alliance Credentialed Career Manager Distinction and William Bridge’s Transition Management Certification.
Sucher’s newest book delivers spot-on career wisdom, encouragement, insight, and direction to those searching for their next job or professional opportunity, offering 800+ easily-consumable A – Z tweet-style tips for recent college grads, career changers and seasoned senior-level executives to military personnel transitioning to civilian employment. Job seekers will delight in its 100+ pages of simple, inspirational, and solid collection of career knowledge delivered in a format for this fast paced world.
Key Business Partners, LLC is delighted to share with you a virtual book tour for ‘Happy About the Career Alphabet: An A-Z Primer for job seekers of all ages *800+ fast and easy Tweet-Style Tips’.
Book mention on Liz Strauss’ Successful Blog Social Media Book List weekly post by Teresa Morrow
Interview with Mike Dresser of Dresser after Dark to discuss book, Happy About the Career Alphabet
Billie Sucher provides her insight on blogging and social media as an author and writer on the Guest Panel Discussion on Successful Blog
Interview with host Wayne Hurlbert on Blog Talk Radio on Blog Business World as Billie answers questions about career transition and management
Happy about the Career Alphabet listed on Book Buzzr
Billie Sucher provides a 4 part blog series titled 12 P’s from here to thereon Career Success Radio blog
Career Transition Management 12 P’s from here to there Part 1 of 4
Career Transition Management 12 P’s from here to there Part 2 of 4
Career Transition Management 12 P’s from here to there Part 3 of 4
Career Transition Management 12 P’s from here to there Part 4 of 4Maria Pijanowki, host of The Power Connection interview Billie about her book ‘Happy About the Career Alphabet’
Rev. Iolande V. Argent, Ph.D interviews author Billie Sucher on KIVA presents
Round Table Discussion on The Psychology of Successful Job Search on Career Success blog
I hope you have enjoyed this virtual book tour brought to you by Key Business Partners for author Billie Sucher’s book, ‘Happy About the Career Alphabet: An A-Z Primer for job seekers of all ages *800+ fast and easy Tweet-Style Tips’.
You can purchase your copy of Billie’s book from the publisher, Happy About or Amazon.