Christopher di ArmaniWe’re constantly bombarded with information, so it’s easy to believe that if we just had more facts, we could succeed at anything. Knowledge consistently applied to solve a specific problem over time develops skill.
Christopher di ArmaniYour tribe of ideal readers – the individuals who appreciate your work and the heart and soul you poured into your book – are out there. If you face rejection today, it’s only because you haven’t identified them yet.
Christopher di ArmaniOur thoughts create our reality. Depressing, negative and disruptive thoughts create a less than desirable day. Positive, uplifting and happy
Christopher di ArmaniHave you made up your mind that you will write, finish and publish your book? Not “thinking about” how writing a book would be a good thing to do
Christopher di ArmaniAbout 20 years ago, I started a personal blog for the sole purpose of building a daily writing habit. I wrote for myself, with no intention of gaining
Christopher di ArmaniTo write a book that transforms a life, you must hone whatever writing talent God gave you into the mighty skills required to craft such a book.
Christopher di ArmaniSuccess is a positive mental attitude. Success is the belief that I can do whatever I set my mind to. Success is committing to the actions required
Christopher di ArmaniAfter the pain of pregnancy (writing your book) and childbirth (publishing your book) comes rearing your baby (more commonly known as book marketing).
Christopher di ArmaniThe fastest way to kill your dream of writing a book is to wait until you’re ready, until you feel inspired, until you feel like writing or until
Christopher di ArmaniWhat’s the most important thing you must do to position yourself for author success, even before you’ve finished your first draft? You must get
Christopher di ArmaniNobody “finds” the time to write. We make time for the people and activities we value most. If you’re not writing, is it because – on some level – you
Christopher di ArmaniIn the famous race between the tortoise and the hare, the rabbit didn’t win the race despite his speed. The tortoise won because he was willing to do
Christopher di ArmaniHow did you write your book? Did you write a page or two on Saturday, then nothing until the mood struck you? Or did you set a hard deadline for
Christopher di ArmaniHabits are tasks we do automatically, without thinking. Yes, it takes conscious thought in the beginning, but with repetition and practice, even
Christopher di ArmaniMarketing your book is the hard part – primarily because most writers are not natural marketers. The good news is book marketing, just like writing
Christopher di ArmaniWhen you add a deadline to your dream – a date by which you will achieve it – you provide the impetus that is essential for your success.
Christopher di ArmaniResolution is simply a firm decision to do something. It’s determination to do whatever it takes to succeed. Your mindset of determination is critical
Christopher di ArmaniPeople often take pride in being great multi-taskers. The problem is the human mind can only focus on one task at a time. Task switching,
