I can’t tell you how much you have helped me to understand things about being a new author that I had no idea about. You have been an invaluable source of information and encouragement. I am working on my first book and hope to have it done before Spring. It’s been a long time in the making.
Narrow specific audience that answers a question or fulfills a need in their life. Mine are widows whose spouse died by suicide, specifically with young children, and sharing my story of how I channeled that grief into learning something new and going to the top… cake saved my life! Thank you for all your tips and inspiration!
Thank you Kelly. Have been rewriting and rewriting my hook and I heard for the first time from your video how will a reader describe the book to a friend. And what question does the reader have that you can answer. Those are most helpful. Shifted the book'''s substance from the author point of view to the reader's point of view! Back to the drawing board!
This is so great to hear! The hook can be very challenging, but it sounds like you're on the right track now with shifting your focus on the ideal reader's need or reason for reading. Let us know how it continues to go for you!
@@knliteraryarts Hi Kelly: Filled out a page for a phone call, sent you an email for scheduling the call for Sept 28 at 11:30 and did not receive a confirmation. I may have given you an email that may have bounced, so if this call is still a potential please email me at cmouradian@earthlink.net. I am in the Hay House writer membership on Pathway 2, thinking of moving up to 3 considering editorial help. Still trying to sharpen my hook for my teaching memoir. The latest is, I want my thought world to be a friend and not a foe. I have about 15,000 words so far.
Loved the tip! Your advice about narrowing the topic is spot on. When I have a problem and I’m searching for the book that I need, the title/subtitle is the first thing that compels me to pick up a book. Working with you at a recent workshop had me hone just that for my book. It’s actually helped me sculp my outline and the writing has gotten easier. Thanks for the solid advice!
Thank you soooo much. I've been continuing to narrow my topic and subtitle ever since our meeting last January. Just this morning, I woke up and changed the subtitle to something so specific and so needed in the world that it shook me, a little. Thanks for reminding us all that we can elaborate inside the book.
OMG! based on what you are saying, my planned nonfiction subject is SO NARROW subject, BUT… here is the much better part: this narrow subject that is SO BROADLY known WITHOUT anyone confronting it for a wide general audience!
As always, Kelly, I love listening to your keen wisdom about writing! Thank you so much for everything you do to encourage writers to MOVE FORWARD! Awesome advice!
This what I needed to hear! My topic is very specific and narrow. Glad to hear that will be a good start - especially since I have a small following. Thank you!
Joseph, Thank you for subscribing, we are so grateful to have you! We would love to work together when the time is right. Let us know when you're ready! Your initial call is free, and we can work together on finding the best support for your specific project! knliterary.com/schedule/
Kelly, my introduction is VERY different from many I have seen before. I have actually written the beginning of it "in the 3rd person," followed by the reason I chose to write this book. Any suggestions? Thank you SO VERY MUCH! With sincere gratitude, Dee Dee!
That is unusual! It depends on the context, and the reasons you have for choosing to write in the third person--I’m worried it might be off-putting to the reader, but depending on the book, I can see how it might work!
I agree with you, by the way! Anyone who is writing a transformational non-fiction book definitely want people to buy it! I will be talking with Annie soon! Thank you!!!
I feel like this is a good blogging strategy too. I love talking about Life, the universe, and everything but the readers I'm trying to attract for my coaching business are going to want healing techniques so they can finally be happy. What can they do today to feel happy today.
YES! Absolutely agree. It's true for literally anything you want people to adopt, be it reading your book or your blog or even making a retail offering of some kind. Knowing that your potential clients are looking for healing allows you to catch their attention--and then, later on, you'll be able to help them with the wisdom you know about Life. I think of it as "Trojan horsing"--you draw them in with a solution to a very real problem they're having, and then you can tell them all the other good stuff too ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I have never made a video but I've narrated a 3.5 minute digital story that is the only thing on my TH-cam channel. I think the word you were looking for in your video is thumbnail.
How is racism learned? How do we uncover racist beliefs/biases discretely installed over our lifetimes? How do we change ourselves? How can we help others to change, if at all? - WOULD THIS BE A TOPIC ANYONE WOULD BUY?
Encouragement “to narrow” and then narrow further is just what a mind whose tendency is to be everything, everywhere, all at once needs to hear. TY
You're welcome! So glad it helped.
Hi Kelly ! Awesome, you say things in an efficient way that we understand...
I can’t tell you how much you have helped me to understand things about being a new author that I had no idea about. You have been an invaluable source of information and encouragement. I am working on my first book and hope to have it done before Spring. It’s been a long time in the making.
Yay! We're so glad that you have found the videos helpful. Best of luck and keep us posted on how your book comes along.
Narrow specific audience that answers a question or fulfills a need in their life. Mine are widows whose spouse died by suicide, specifically with young children, and sharing my story of how I channeled that grief into learning something new and going to the top… cake saved my life! Thank you for all your tips and inspiration!
Loved this video so much! I'm literally knocked to the ground with your wisdom! Oh, and I loved the multi-vitamin analogy you used! Thanks, Kelly!
Thank you Kelly. Have been rewriting and rewriting my hook and I heard for the first time from your video how will a reader describe the book to a friend. And what question does the reader have that you can answer. Those are most helpful. Shifted the book'''s substance from the author point of view to the reader's point of view! Back to the drawing board!
This is so great to hear! The hook can be very challenging, but it sounds like you're on the right track now with shifting your focus on the ideal reader's need or reason for reading. Let us know how it continues to go for you!
@@knliteraryarts Hi Kelly:
Filled out a page for a phone call, sent you an email for scheduling the call for Sept 28 at 11:30 and did not receive a confirmation. I may have given you an email that may have bounced, so if this call is still a potential please email me at cmouradian@earthlink.net.
I am in the Hay House writer membership on Pathway 2, thinking of moving up to 3 considering editorial help. Still trying to sharpen my hook for my teaching memoir. The latest is, I want my thought world to be a friend and not a foe. I have about 15,000 words so far.
Love your book and Love your energy! I needed to hear this again (read it in your book a couple of months ago). Going back to my outline now :-)
Awesome, Angela! Sometimes we need to hear things a few times before we're ready to take action. Happy outlining!
Loved the tip! Your advice about narrowing the topic is spot on. When I have a problem and I’m searching for the book that I need, the title/subtitle is the first thing that compels me to pick up a book. Working with you at a recent workshop had me hone just that for my book. It’s actually helped me sculp my outline and the writing has gotten easier. Thanks for the solid advice!
Hi Stacey!!! I'm so happy the writing has gotten easier since the retreat! Such a joy to have you there ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you soooo much. I've been continuing to narrow my topic and subtitle ever since our meeting last January. Just this morning, I woke up and changed the subtitle to something so specific and so needed in the world that it shook me, a little. Thanks for reminding us all that we can elaborate inside the book.
I'm so glad Serena!!! You've got so much wisdom to share. Happy to hear you're getting more and more specific!
OMG! based on what you are saying, my planned nonfiction subject is SO NARROW subject, BUT… here is the much better part: this narrow subject that is SO BROADLY known WITHOUT anyone confronting it for a wide general audience!
Thank you for your counsel
Thank you for this very useful and valuable gem of your wisdom!
As always, Kelly, I love listening to your keen wisdom about writing! Thank you so much for everything you do to encourage writers to MOVE FORWARD! Awesome advice!
Absolutely! So happy to help keep the momentum moving.
This what I needed to hear! My topic is very specific and narrow. Glad to hear that will be a good start - especially since I have a small following. Thank you!
Dee, we are so glad this reached you at the perfect time! No matter how specific your message is, it is important. Keep going!
@@knliteraryarts I want to have a rough outline by January 1. Then I will reach out to you. Many thanks.
Thank you so much! I finally get it 😌🙌🏼
Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks. You are awesome.
Would you say music is the same as books ?
I would say that certain aspects are similar, but the two are also very different! -Ayesha
@@knliteraryarts Fasho thanks ✊🏾
Thanks a lot. I'm grateful for have finding you, I've subscribed!!😊 I would love to work with you someday!
Joseph, Thank you for subscribing, we are so grateful to have you! We would love to work together when the time is right. Let us know when you're ready! Your initial call is free, and we can work together on finding the best support for your specific project! knliterary.com/schedule/
Kelly, my introduction is VERY different from many I have seen before. I have actually written the beginning of it "in the 3rd person," followed by the reason I chose to write this book. Any suggestions? Thank you SO VERY MUCH! With sincere gratitude, Dee Dee!
That is unusual! It depends on the context, and the reasons you have for choosing to write in the third person--I’m worried it might be off-putting to the reader, but depending on the book, I can see how it might work!
I agree with you, by the way! Anyone who is writing a transformational non-fiction book definitely want people to buy it! I will be talking with Annie soon! Thank you!!!
Thanks for your comment. I'm so happy that you'll be working with Annie. She is fantastic!
I feel like this is a good blogging strategy too. I love talking about Life, the universe, and everything but the readers I'm trying to attract for my coaching business are going to want healing techniques so they can finally be happy. What can they do today to feel happy today.
YES! Absolutely agree. It's true for literally anything you want people to adopt, be it reading your book or your blog or even making a retail offering of some kind. Knowing that your potential clients are looking for healing allows you to catch their attention--and then, later on, you'll be able to help them with the wisdom you know about Life. I think of it as "Trojan horsing"--you draw them in with a solution to a very real problem they're having, and then you can tell them all the other good stuff too ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
BTW, that last comment was from Serena Miller, not DJ. Much Love to you.
I have never made a video but I've narrated a 3.5 minute digital story that is the only thing on my TH-cam channel. I think the word you were looking for in your video is thumbnail.
Thank you!
How is racism learned? How do we uncover racist beliefs/biases discretely installed over our lifetimes? How do we change ourselves? How can we help others to change, if at all? - WOULD THIS BE A TOPIC ANYONE WOULD BUY?