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What is it you actually do, Kent?
That's the question I've been answering in my last few emails, and this will be the last one in the series.
If you've taken the time to read the last few posts, then you know my real goal was to help you!
Now for my third and final role (at least for now).
Author and Writer
Writing is one of the roles I find most fulfilling but it pays the least. Very few authors make a living solely from writing. Also, I really enjoy bringing the same concepts into my speaking and coaching. As for writing, it used to be that if you were a good writer and had a great idea, it was possible to get published. Now one typically must have a large following via email and social media to get a traditional publishing deal—somewhere in the neighborhood of 60K people. Over the years, I’ve had meetings with a few publishing agencies and agents, and I always hear the same thing—you have some great material, but you need a bigger following. Quite frankly, I hate social media. It sucks the life out of me. I can produce content all day, but chopping it up, posting it, and trying to keep up on all the social channels makes me feel anxious and overwhelmed.
[BTW - If one of you has the skill and is willing to offer help with posting social media, I would gladly receive it or potentially barter for it.]
Of course, there are other ways to publish, i.e., hybrid and self-publishing, and I'm still trying to figure out which way to go.
What Am I Working On?
Currently, I'm finishing up two book proposals. My working titles are The Purpose Adventure and The Ancient Path.
More to come on those, but the next step is to send my proposals to about two dozen agents and see what happens. I’ve heard that some agents will sign authors with a great idea but not a huge following. We shall see!
Your Turn
What is the most fulfilling part of your job or role? Where are you at your best? One way to tell is that you lose track of time when you do it. How can you restructure your schedule to spend more time doing that? And remember, it doesn't necessarily need to be a long time for it to be meaningful.
Alternatively, maybe it’s something that is not a part of your current role. Are there other ways to get there? Limits and constraints often act as catalysts in our lives. What do you need to do next to get there?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Feel free to reply to this email and share your experiences or plans. Your insights might just inspire others on this journey of purposeful living.
PS - Effective writing takes time and margin to write. Buy Me a Coffee so I can keep on creating!
