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Hello, I am in the process of writing a new book. This time the topic is human behavior, manipulation, and how to avoid being a victim in the business world. It also involves relaxation processes and exercises to manage primary emotions that can lead us to make mistakes. I will be writing a series of questions aimed at gathering information as a foundation for this material. If you are not interested, that’s perfectly fine; you don’t have to respond, or you can even remove me from your contacts—I will not hold a negative judgment. I don’t know how long it will take to write this material because the accumulated experience is vast, and the sources consulted are extensive. I am sure I want to create something far superior to what has been published on these topics. By the way, I’m not going to include names, but I might include some of the brightest responses in a section of the book.

It's been a productive morning... I'm finally doing it! I've finally started writing my solo book after experiencing what so many aspiring authors face: procrastination due to too many ideas and life getting in the way. My vision is clear and my goal is to have my book written and edited before Christmas. In four hours, I identified the premise, created a draft outline, and wrote a draft introduction. Progress over Perfection is my motto here. I think that is one of the key roadblocks that keep aspiring authors stuck and overwhelmed to try and get each section perfect straight away. If I were to give just one writing tip today, it would be: Keep it moving, keep flowing, keep going. This really goes for anything in business and life, not just book writing. Here is to a productive day!

Reading, whether fiction or non-fiction, is a passion of mine. I share insights and learnings from my reading, especially for those who may not have the time to read themselves. One of my recent reads is The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone! Feel free to look through it 💕 A key lesson from this book is the power of jumping into opportunities as they come, committing fully, and figuring things out along the way. While it's important to be selective, you often can't see the true potential or growth an opportunity offers until you dive in. Going big pushes you to operate at a 10X level, leading to incredible results and personal growth!

I wrote my first book after a major business failure in 2008 and made every mistake imaginable. Since then I've become a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author with appearances on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, etc. In the last 12 years, my company has ghostwritten and launched over 2000 bestsellers, including clients like Jay Abraham, Russell Brunson, and Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank. Here's my best advice if you're trying to become a published author: 1️⃣ Start Now: The best time to write a book was 10 years ago, the second best time is today. Many aspiring authors have delayed their dream to publish for years, even decades. If you’re waiting for the perfect moment, it won’t come—you need to start today. If feasible, hiring help can significantly speed up the process and enhance the quality of your book. 2️⃣ Think Beyond the Book: Remember, publishing your book isn't the finish line; it's the starting gate. The average book sells 250 copies in its lifetime. The real work begins after you publish. Your task is to market your book, to use it as a tool to open doors, create opportunities, and get it into as many hands as possible. 3️⃣ Focus on the Reader, Not Just Your Story: One common pitfall for new authors is focusing too much on their own stories. While your experiences are important, it's crucial to frame your book in a way that resonates with your readers. They are primarily interested in how your story or expertise can benefit THEM, not just in your personal journey. Tell your story in a way that connects, resonates, and provides value to others. Start writing, keep your audience in mind, and remember that the end of the writing process is just the beginning of your journey as an author. If you’re thinking about writing a book, drop your questions in the comments or send me a DM 📩 #AuthorAdvice #BookPublishing #WritingTips

There will never ever be a perfect time to write that book. You will never find that perfect environment or situation. The best of books were written in the worst of situations. Are you a bank executive, medical personnel, business executive? Do you desire to position yourself in your industry? Then write a book. I understand, work schedule is so tight and by the time you get home you are tired. Writing can be tough; it gets tougher when you have a bubbling career in need of your full attention. Let me walk you through the journey of writing that book in thirty days. I ONLY need THIRTY minutes of your time everyday. You choose the one that is comfortable: 7.00 - 7.30 in the morning OR 8.00 - 8.30 in the evening Slots for my boot camp for busy executives is now open and will close in few days. This life changing boot camp will transform 20 executives to bestselling authors in 30days. Register here: https://selar.co/z92k83

99% of children's book authors don't show you the whole truth about their journey... You might see: - Books on shelves - Authors at signings - Success stories and awards But you don’t see the full picture... And not every author exposes the truth. -It’s hard to write a book that resonates with kids. -It’s hard to get noticed in a sea of children's books. -It’s hard to stay motivated through rejections and setbacks. -It’s hard to build a sustainable career in children's writing. The author you admire for their success is 100% human with a love for storytelling. You can develop these skills, too. But it’s far from easy. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁? You are NOTHING without the passion and dedication you put into your writing over the years. “𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙢 𝙄 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨?” Because you need perseverance + skill development over time. Go after Mastery. Not instant success.

So you want to write a book that changes people? A book that takes readers on a journey to think differently, engage deeply, and take action. This is what I call transformative nonfiction. (Yes, fiction changes people too but that's not what we're talking about here!) Standard nonfiction is prescriptive. It dictates or directs. The goal is not change or transformation but information. Prescriptive nonfiction gives specific advice, instructions, or guidelines on how to achieve a particular goal or solve a problem. As the name suggests, prescriptive talks at the reader like a lecturer. Transformative nonfiction, on the other hand, aims to connect and guide. It talks with the reader like a mentor. If you want to write a transformative nonfiction book, consider these 3 things: First, consider the scale of the change. Is it: A life A community An organization The world ...or maybe all of the above. Second, understand the specifics of the change. What is the current state? What is wrong with the current state? What future is possible? What path takes us from a to b? Third, craft a transformative arc. Start with the Foundation Build a logical Transformation End with Inspiration ************************* 🖋️ I'm Michelle Fishering: I believe the pen is mightier than the sword and books are pathways for impact and influence. 📌 Want to learn how to write transformative nonfiction? Don't miss my upcoming masterclass, linked in the comments. 🔖 Learn something new? Save this post for later and share it with a friend!

THE FOUR WORKAROUNDS When perfect isn’t an option, and we need something easy, smart and quick — we need a workaround. This new book release (the first paperback am reading in a long while, since Kindle version is yet unavailable) draws examples from organizations dedicated to social action and have made an artform out of subverting the status quo. Ultimately, they make a strong case of proving themselves adept at achieving massive wins with minimal resources. And how do they do this? By employing four particular workarounds: • The Piggyback, • The Loophole, • The Roundabout, and • The Next Best. The Four Workarounds indeed shows how we can revolutionize the way we approach the real challenges we encounter in our everyday lives. Author Paulo Savaget (an Oxford professor and award-winning researcher) shows how the most valuable lesson about problem-solving can be learned from the scrappiest, poorest groups. Truly an original and inspiring read for anyone interested in non-traditional problem solving approaches. Highly recommended. #organizations

Stop waiting. Start writing your book. Forget the critics. Forget the “what-ifs.” Write for the people who need to hear your story—the ones your insights, lessons, or perspective could actually help. This winter, I’m working with an amazing group of people who decided to stop dreaming and start doing: • Consultants • CEOs • Physicians • Professors • Entrepreneurs • Career switchers • Retirees They’re channeling their energy into something meaningful: finishing a book. Here’s the truth: Most people say they’ll write a book. Few actually start. Even fewer finish. This winter, you could join the 1% who don’t just talk about writing—they do it. If you’ve ever thought about turning your story or expertise into something tangible, let’s talk. Send me a message, and let’s set up a phone conversation to see if this is the right fit for you. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—it doesn’t exist. Get off your butt. Write the book. #motivation #inspiration #modernauthor

Last week I screwed up! I scheduled the following post for the wrong day, way before the publication of the article in my newsletter. 🤦 Now the article is out. If you want to look at what I've been reading through the summer and find some book recommendations, follow the link in the first comment. Foll post below: ==== I love Summer Holidays because I get to read even more! As I was busy reading, I skipped some writing and didn't send out the usual newsletter covering the books I read in July. I'm catching up with today's issue, which covers both July's and August's books. The list is quite packed and a good mix of fiction and non-fiction. In it, you'll find: * 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 by Baldur Bjarnason * 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 by Sönce Ahrens * 𝗟'𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝗶𝗮 by Goliarda Sapienza * 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 by Donella H Meadows * 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟯 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 by Pierre Bordage * 𝗗𝘂 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 by Claude Ragon * 𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮, 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲 by Charles Exbrayat * 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 by Camille Fournier Find out more details about which ones I recommend, and why in the latest issue of my newsletter Sudo make me a CTO. You'll find the link in the first comment. Happy reading! #CTO #EngineeringLeadership #Books