Joan Clout-Kruse
America's Book Coach, Joan Clout-Kruse, helps entrepreneurs and business professionals write a biz book that will get them recognized as an expert, attract more clients and boost their income. Get a roadmap on how to write, publish, market and promote your book at Joan's exclusive Biz Book Breakthrough Writers' Retreat. Find out more and sign up for a Fr-ee Sneak Preview teleclass at http://www.BizBookBreakthrough.com
Articles by this Author
Why Write an eBook?
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 06/8/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Writing a print book takes lots more time and money so a good way to start is to write an eBook instead. EBooks will not only promote your business, they will help you make a name for yourself and your company, and establish you as an expert in your field. Here are six tips to get you started.
Get a Cast of Characters to Help You Write A Book
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 05/12/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
You can get help with your writing just ask around! Here are some resources for helping you get your book on the way: writing buddies, book and publishing coaches, cheerleaders, interviewers, researchers, bookstores, reviewers, experts, authors, speakers, testimonials and bloggers, just to name a few. Just imagine you could have all these people rooting for your success!
How to Stay Motivated While Writing Your Great Book
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 05/9/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Get acquainted with some important elements that can help you keep motivated to write. These elements include, but are not limited to: being in a positive environment, listening to music, writing in a clean work area, having a plan, limit distractions, and attending a writer's retreat. With this in mind, and writing about what you love, you will be sure to stay motivated to finish your book.
Tips on Writing a Book: Breaking Writer's Block
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 04/19/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Suffering from writer's block? Here are ten tips that will get you going again: Skip to another section, believe you are getting paid, set up and follow a schedule, get connected with other writers, set up a writing regimen and follow it, get organized, go for a walk, write some poetry, reinforce your belief system, maximize enthusiasm.
How to Write a Best Seller
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 04/18/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Learn the formula for a best seller. Some of the tips are: Have an attention-getting title, attractive book cover design, sales information on back cover, testimonials, terrific titles for your Table of Contents, and of course good content. You'll see that you too can write a best seller by simply following a few key writing tips.
Write an eBook - Make Money
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 04/18/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
There are thousands of articles on the Internet that show you how to write an eBook, but very few that tell you what you need to do to market and sell your eBook online. Some marketing tips include: Doing research, building a website, building a list, writing a sales page, having a Paypal account, promoting online, writing articles, and joining joint ventures.
Write a Book One Chapter at a Time
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 03/14/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Write your book chapter by chapter and soon you will see the finished product. You can follow some guidelines such as: finding the theme, writing about personal experiences, writing an outline, recording and transcribing. Just follow these good writing habits and you will breeze through your first draft and finish it in 90 days!
8 Ways to Sell Your Book
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 03/9/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Learn how to go about selling your book. There are several things you can do, such as: getting listed in online bookstores, having your website, advertising with Pay-per-click, promoting with book signing events, selling to libraries, selling to book clubs, and selling your book as corporate gifts. Of course, you must also know how to close a sale.
8 Ways to Promote Your Book
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 03/9/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Know what to do to promote your book. Some tactics include creating and printing postcards, speaking to organizations, building your list, getting your book reviewed, publishing in major magazines, setting-up a broadcast media campaign, spreading the word about your book, and doing a media publicity campaign. The more of these activities you do the more successful you will be selling your book.
8 Ways to Promote Your Book
- By Joan Clout-Kruse
- Published 03/9/2008
- Non-Fiction
- Unrated
Know what to do to promote your book. Some tactics include creating and printing postcards, speaking to organizations, building your list, getting your book reviewed, publishing in major magazines, setting-up a broadcast media campaign, spreading the word about your book, and doing a media publicity campaign. The more of these activities you do the more successful you will be selling your book.