Episode 154 – Lessons Learned from Writing a Book

Embarking on the journey of writing a book is no small task, especially for independent consultants seeking to establish themselves as industry leaders. In this episode, Melisa unveils the benefits of becoming a published figure in your field by sharing her journey to become an international bestselling author.

Listen in as Melisa shares the lessons she learned while writing her new book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality. She covers every aspect of the book writing process, including:

• Reasons to write and publish a book
• Choosing a publisher
• The writing process
• Challenges while editing
• Book promotion and marketing

For independent consultants contemplating writing a book, this episode offers valuable insights including mistakes to avoid, tips to move the process along faster, and how to get into an author mindset. 

Are you ready to accept the challenge and write a book? Draw from Melisa’s experiences, be inspired to amplify your platform, and emerge as a distinguished leader in your industry.

KEY POINTS IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:30] Motivation for episode
• [02:08] Episode agenda
• [03:41] Companion resource free ebook: The Grow Your Consulting Business Book
  • Order paperback: Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality
• [05:35] Why write a book?
  • [05:40] Personal reasons
  • [07:25] Business/professional reasons
    • [12:00] Why the book is free to download
  • [15:50] Leveraging email list building
• [16:55] Approach to writing a book
  • [19:55] Why Melisa chose to independently publish
  • [22:55] Writing process
    • [23:35] Where Melisa got stuck & how she got past trouble areas
    • [27:55] Writing non-stop method
    • [31:00] Why editing was the hardest phase of writing the book
      • [33:40] Advice about editing
• [36:30] Promoting the book
  • [37:20] Promoting a book is a year-long process

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE —

• I invite you to book a Strategy Consultation call with Melisa. On this call, we’ll dive into your business, get clear on your goals and challenges and determine an action plan for you so that you can create the business impact, income, and flexibility that you desire. To book yours, click here. 

FOR MORE RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT —

1. Discuss working with me as your coach – Click here to schedule your consultation
2. Buy the book – Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality
3. Watch my YouTube Podcast Channel 
4. LinkedIn 
5. Website 

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