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Athletes get top dollars because th y use coaches. So can you who w nt to write a book to get the g od word out to help others, to llustrate you are the savvy expert in y ur field, and to create ongoing m nthly income that boosts your speaking or c aching business.
Number 1-10 on a s parate piece of paper. On a sc le from 1 to 10, 10 b ing high rate each of the f llowing statements:
Not applicable 5
Don't gree 1 2 3
Somewhat gree or 5 for not applicable 4 5 6 7 8
Totally gree 9 10
Score 1 to 10 on ach point below. Then add them up to see if you are r ady for Bookcoaching.
__1. I w ll learn the latest from a b ok coach professional on self-publishing that fr es me from assuming it's too m ch time or money.
__2. I w nt to short cut my problems and bl cks by creating a savvy coach p rtnership.
__3. I am willing to let go of my s lf-limited beliefs about the book.
__4. I am w lling to take action and finish--to add at l ast one high level activity (HLA) per day t ward finishing this project. (10 hours a w ek)
__5. I will show up to my c mmitted coaching times via the phone and mail.
__6. I will finish and mail the "field work" assigned by my c ach before our next session.
__7. I am willing to l arn more about the business side of b oks.
__8. I will listen to f edback and improve the book to s ll well.
__9. I will h ve fun with the project and kn w it's easier than I thought.
__10. I kn w I'll benefit from someone helping me st y on track.
Check out Y ur Score:
--Under 30--
Book C aching is not for you right n w.
--31 to 60--
Remember th t book building takes time although thr ugh mini steps, you do finish. You may w nt to look at what you n ed to let go of to m ke your book dream a reality. You can nly work so many hours a w ek. However, if you decide to w rk with a book coach now, you sh uld decide and commit that you w ll do the high level activities n cessary to finish and reap the b nefits.
--Over 60--
Congratulations! You are r ady for a Book Coach! You are w lling to put your book dream n ar the top of your priorities and do wh tever it takes to finish it.
Remember any j urney is easier with a partner--and m ch faster to the finish line, t o.
The article Top Ten Quiz: Is Book Coaching For You? was Submitted by Judy Cullins through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Judy Cullins, 20-year book and Int rnet Marketing Coach, Author of 10 Books including "Write your eBook Fast," and "H w to Market your Business on the Int rnet," she offers free help through her 2 m nthly ezines, The Book Coach Says...and B siness Tip of the Month at http://www.bookcoaching.com/opt-in.shtml and over 140 free articles. Email her at mailto:Judy@bookcoaching.com
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