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On this week’s bonus GoalChat, we talked about writing books with Scott Huver, author of Beverly Hills Noir; cozy, romance, fiction, and non-fiction writer Jessica Mehring; and Melody Owen of Author Nation. Whether you are writing long-form or short-form, fiction or non, writing has benefits for the author, as well as the reader.
The panel discussed what led them to writing books; their approaches to the art, craft and promotion of writing; and more.
What Inspired Their Writing
- Scott: Discovering the stories … they were all juicy!
- Melody: Always drawn to story to figure out her own life
- Jessica: Compulsion is key! Write with the expectation that other people will read
Why Write a Book
- Jessica: If you have a story you can’t shake
- Melody: Personal development, understanding you life
- Scott: To prove to myself that I could … and to break out of what I know
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Goals
- Scott: Make a list of the people in your network who can help you accomplish your book goals
- Melody: Start one conversation every day. And follow up
- Jessica: Commit to writing something small every day
Final Thoughts
- Melody: If you have a book in you, don’t let it sit
- Jessica: There is nothing wrong with perfectionism – work with it, don’t let it stop you from writing
- Scott: Find the yes! If you believe in what you are doing, talk to whomever you need until you find the yes
Links
- Learn more about Scott Huver and Beverly Hills Noir, Jessica Mehring, and Melody Owen
- Connect with Scott Huver, Jessica Mehring, and Melody Owen on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to GoalChat and Taste Buds with Deb
- Join the Taste Buds with Deb and Write On Online Facebook Groups
- Learn more about Book Writing Goals with DEB
- Get your copy of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group
- Pre-order 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting
What book have you written/are you writing/planning to write? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are talking about Creativity and Tech with Rob Kutner, Deborah Pardes, and Yael Swerdlow. Join us on Monday, October 21, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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