Wow! What a mess! Speaking English can be difficult at best, but writing in the language is almost near impossible.
If you are not careful, what you write may cost you your reputation as an educated member of society. Your peers, friends, or colleagues may accuse you of being ignorant or not following the correct rules of spelling or grammar. Unfortunately, there is a very large list of homonyms which sit out there like underwater mines waiting to sink you.
Here is a down-and-dirty quick list of mistakes to avoid; it might help you out of an embarrassing spot.
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Book writing coaches have helped many authors succeed in writing their book, as well as providing them with priceless assistance and information on how to attract publicity, receive maximum exposure, build a brand, and develop a following. Authors turn to coaches for assistance because while they might be good at what they do, they know they don’t have the experience, knowledge, network or tools required to break through the publishing industry and receive their intended results.
What do coaches offer? All coaches are different. They have different backgrounds, degrees of experience, networks and contacts, personalities, styles, and business and marketing skills. You want to find the coach who will benefit you and your book the most.
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Everything used to market a book, whether it’s the cover, the website, marketing pieces, or the words out of the author’s mouth, need to send a clear message about what the book is about. Too many authors forget that their purpose is to spread their message and sell books when it comes to presenting their book to the public. Following are a few examples of mixed messages authors send in different areas of their marketing and how an author can instead make his or her book’s message clear.
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