Procrastination is the common denominator. So how can an author overcome procrastination?....
Profile of Successful Authors
Here’s the typical intellectual profile of a successfully published author:
1. He/she writes almost daily on a blog.2. S/he frequently writes about what other experts are saying.
3. She is meticulous about citing sources.
4. He sees the common thread in situations and content, and how that relates to real people.
5. She has a keen eye for synthesizing and summarizing concepts.
6. He is able to see the practical application of ideas in real world situations.
The Defining Edge
I’m inclined to think that writers who can synthesize and summarize concepts from reliable sources have an edge to completing a book. Those that can see the practical applications of theories and ideas to everyday work and life also have an edge. When an author makes the connection from theoretical, abstract idea to practical advice for living and working, he or she speaks to the reader, and what’s in it for them. This connection breeds energy for the writer. When you write to deliver valuable content to the reader you are no longer thinking about yourself and your excuses.
The Dirty Little Secret…
Back to the title of this article series, The Dirty Little Secrets of Published Authors…in my opinion, those who succeed at finishing their books know that they don’t have to know everything. They use the ideas of other people, look at them from a fresh perspective, and write in a clear voice that shows their passion.
Are they original authors? Of course they are. They tell it like it is, from their point of view. Those writers who believe that what they have to say is precious, original, and so important that it has to be perfectly delivered, will stay mired in procrastination. Who can take a risk to make an error, when so much ego is wrapped up in their writing?The Dirty Little Secrets of Published Authors – Part I
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