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A - Z Series. . .Become A Best Selling Author - E Is For Enthrall

Enthrall - To captivate or charm. Hold spellbound.

What is the vision for your current writing project? Can you describe it in a way that enthralls each and every person you talk to? I'm taking an amazing workshop to help me launch a new children's book series. One of the most rewarding lessons so far has been discovering the best way to articulate my vision to others. We had to write it out and present it to 10 people. I received some great suggestions on changes to make but I realized that I deliver the details of my dream in a different way each time I discuss it, depending on who I'm talking to. This leads me to believe that it is the way and not the order of the words that instigates enthusiasm from other people. There's alot of excitement surrounding the books I'm creating so I figure I must be doing something right even with my casual delivery. You have to get behind your book from the beginning and give your passion the freedom to drive your mission in a way that's comfortable for you. 

Another assignment was to create a written vision for everyone else's dream and goals that they're trying to accomplish.  Being a writer, it's no surprise that their stories came to me in fictionalized form illustrated with individual characters. It was wonderful to get out of my own head and business and into helping others plan their futures. If you participate in any type of brainstorming session I'd recommend trying this exercise. It's also exciting to see what they come up with for you.  When you gather a group of like-minds together synergy ignites and extraordinary things develop.

Whatever venture you're launching write out your vision on paper and memorize it or improvise, but make sure your performance enthralls your audience.

Do you have any tricks and tips for gaining excitement for your books?

A - Z Series. . .Become A Best Selling Author - D Is For Decision

Decision - The act of reaching a conclusion or making up one's mind. Firmness of character or action; determination

Have you decided that you're a writer?  I was recently asked if I considered myself a writer even though I haven't been published yet? Absolutely, I do! I've done journalism and been paid as a copywriter but even if it weren't for that I'd still be a writer. Why? Because I've made the decision to be one! Tony Robbins says, in Awaken The Giant Within, "Remember the true power of making decisions. It's a tool you can use in any moment to change your entire life. The minute you make a new decision, you set in motion a new cause, effect, direction, and destination for your life. You literally begin to change your life the moment you make a new decision."  

Are you waiting for a publisher to come along and brand you a writer? Instead, the next time you are asked, "What do you do?" Start with, "I'm a writer and end with, whatever else you call your livelihood. They'll probably ask if you are published yet? Reply with, "I'm on track to be by this time next year or sooner."  OR Try, "It's my goal to complete my manuscript by (insert appropriate date) I'm searching now for publishers I'd love to partner with." The point is you've made the decision that you are a writer and people will believe what you project out. By publicly declaring your decision, you place yourself in a need to deliver position because alot of people will remember when they see you again. Depending on where you live, shaking hands with the next Stephen King or Nora Roberts will be riveting enough to invoke curiosity. Remember, internal decision + external projection = audience belief.

So proudly claim your piece of the best selling pie because the more people you get to buy into and focus on your writing dream causes it to multiply in the universe and manifest in ways you've yet to imagine!

If you decide to try this suggestion please share how it worked out?  Have you made any decisions with your writing that have set exciting things in motion for you?