“Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them. And it’s much cheaper to buy somebody a book than it is to buy them the whole world!”  

I loved that quote when I read it on Penguin’s newsletter, and good timing!  Recently I attended my client’s book launch and book signings. 

Do you have a book inside you waiting to come out?

People say we all have a book inside us, but it’s getting it done that’s the trick! 

Here’s my clients’, now published authors 3 Top Tips to help you ‘get it done’

1. “Just take the first step, write something, anything and keep on doing so” Kate Tojeiro said.

2. “Treat writing like your day job. Show up every day come rain or shine, even when you are feeling demotivated and uninspired. 90% perspiration, 10% inspiration” said Caroline Flanagan.

3. “Set yourself a deadline for the first draft, then book ‘meetings with your chapters’. So you block the time out for chapter 1, then if something else comes up that day you move the meeting. Then enjoy your quiet time writing!” said Inge Woudstra. 

And, drum roll please….Here are their books! 3 Great Reads for you…

Great for secret santa gifts, to treat yourself or someone you know, and share the inspiration. It could change someone’s life.

The Art of Possible by Kate Tojeiro is a brilliant book to help you seek out new adventures in your life. 

Kick-started from seeing Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman’s 3 month trip in Long Way Round, Kate decided to sign up for her own off road motorbike challenge across the Pyrenees to raise money for two children’s charities. 

A novice motorcyclist, Kate learned that when you overcome something scary, it can turn the feared into something brilliant, a changed life.

Here we are in in London Review Bookshop for  Kate’s book signing. I wanted to support her and see the book now it’s live and kicking! It’s in hard back too for a change. A great gift for someone. 

 The Art of Possible is written as a  journal, set out to help you get to the heart of  whatever it is that you’re seeking to achieve  and then find the techniques and                                                            actions that  will make the difference to you. 

                                                      What new adventures do you want to have?  

Caroline Flanagan has written “Baby Proof Your Career” 

Drawing on Caroline’s past experience of a high flying career that derailed when she started a family, and interviews conducted with successful working mothers, Babyproof Your Career gives you practical tips and savvy advice that will prepare you for the day you want to enjoy it all.

When you read this book you will learn how to ‘Overcome the Five Pitfalls of Working Motherhood’ and Gain control of your career and improve your confidence.

Here we are celebrating at Caroline’s brilliant book launch at The Library, London.

Inge Wouldstra wrote Be Gender Smart – The Key to Career Success for Women

 Women have already proven they can get to the top.

Now is the time for the next wave and to see more women bring their unique contribution to work and leadership roles. 

Learn the latest insights from Neuroscience, and be gender smart. 

Build a career and dare to be yourself. Be more confident about your own value. Get better projects, promoted faster, and paid more.

 Ah, I was on holiday when Inge had her book launch, hence no pic of us! 

I’m so very proud of them for committing to their writing and getting it done, and had to share their brilliant achievements with you today. #excitingtimes 

If you would like my help to kick-start your idea for a book, plan out your marketing timeline and get to see your book being published, please do get in touch.

I’d love to help you make your book dreams a reality too.  

Let’s make it happen!

To your success and happiness, 

Jo James xx