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The Big Idea, The Panic, The Resolution

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November 8, 2016

The Book is Launched! Now What?

October 25, 2016

Cool-Headed Advice for Keeping It Together Just Before Your Book Launch

September 27, 2016

Give Your Book the Best Chance with a Well-Executed Launch

September 13, 2016

How to Get Powerful Reviews That Sell More Books

August 30, 2016

Pre-Launch Protocol: How to Position Your Book to Be a Sales Success

August 16, 2016

Get Your Book Found: How to Outsmart Amazon’s Algorithm

August 2, 2016

How to Add Images to Your Book with a Professional Illustrator

July 19, 2016

How to Get Your Book Printed (2 Phenomenal Options, 1 Terrible One)

July 5, 2016

What’s Driving You as an Author? How to Pinpoint Your Internal and External Goals

June 21, 2016

Name Your Book: How to Go from a Working Title to a Title that Works

June 7, 2016

A Theory of the Universe of Nonfiction Books (And the Art of Creative Theft)

May 31, 2016

The 4 Circles of Book Editing Hell (and How to Get Through Them)

May 20, 2016

Artisanal Publishing and the Hidden Power of the Beginner’s Mind

April 25, 2016

How to Push Through the Awkward Stage of Becoming an Author

April 12, 2016

Why It Takes a Village (and at Least a Couple Editors) to Get Your Book Done

April 5, 2016

Don’t Sweat the Title, Silence Your Inner Editor, and Forge Ahead with Your First Draft

March 22, 2016

How to Structure Your Writing Time (and Stay Sane While You Work on Your Book)

March 8, 2016

What Do You Want Your Reader to Shout from the Rooftops When They Finish Your Book?

March 1, 2016

How to Stir Up Reader Interest by Dishing Out Your Ideas

February 23, 2016

‘Helpful’ Feedback on your Book: Use It or Ignore It?

February 16, 2016

It’s Time for Author Math: Audience Variables, Comparative Feedback Analysis, and the Formula for Deadlines

February 9, 2016

How Research and Story Combine to Create a Transformational Journey

February 2, 2016

Does This Book Idea Float?

January 26, 2016

The Big Idea, The Panic, The Resolution

January 19, 2016

Before You Name Your Book, You Have to Have a Big Idea

January 12, 2016

To Self-Publish or Traditionally Publish? How to Answer this Essential Question …

January 26, 2016

The Big Idea, The Panic, The Resolution

Coming up with the Big Idea that will drive the approach to writing your book might make you break out in a cold sweat …

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A new Big Idea may mean giving up some of your old ideas.

But it’s part of the process that will give your book an identity and a ‘hook’ that will draw the right reader to your words.

You’ve got to trust the process … and yourself. And this week on Zero to Book, we sort through what you need to consider as you begin the process of writing the book you’re passionate about — and creating a book that sells.

And Jeff asks Pamela the million dollar question, “How does your theory deny certain assumptions of your audience?”

Good question! That one made her squirm a little. Tune in to hear what that sounds like.

In this episode Jeff Goins and Pamela Wilson discuss:

  • How keeping your target audience in mind will help you decide which ideas have value (and which you should discard)
  • Why — in the end — you’ve got to trust yourself, and how doing so will maintain your enthusiasm for your book project
  • Why writing a book that is not going to appeal to the masses might be the best approach
  • A few thoughts about testing your ideas (more on this in the next episode)

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The Big Idea, The Panic, The ResolutionPamela Wilson
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Comments

  1. David Villalva says

    January 29, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    Hey Pamela and Jeff.

    First, I’ve never been so excited to hear someone’s nervous! Hearing Pamela confess she got nervous oddly gave me confidence. Heck, even pro-writing celebrities deal with nerves. 😉

    It also clicked when Jeff revealed even he needed to trust his gut more often. That story helped me while working on something just today.

    Last, solid hook for the next episode. You two rock.

    Reply
    • Pamela Wilson says

      January 29, 2016 at 6:36 PM

      Thanks, David! I’m glad to know my nerves helped you. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cheri says

    January 30, 2016 at 4:52 PM

    Pamela and Jeff,
    I love this podcast. I listened to all 3 episodes at once. I’m looking forward to following this process.

    and…I can’t wait for Pamela to finish her book.

    Reply
    • Pamela Wilson says

      January 30, 2016 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks, Cheri! That’s so great to hear. I can’t wait to see it out of my head and in the world! 🙂

      Reply

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