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Kingspiration | Entrepreneurial Success Lessons, Business Growth Tips, Personal Development, and Wellness Insights for Ambitious Entrepreneurs, Startup Founders, and Business Leaders

How You Can Write Your Book Faster Than You Think | Ep. 040

Aug 13, 2024
Ethan King, an author who turned an old outline into a bestselling book in just six months, and Justin King, a writing expert, share invaluable insights on writing efficiently. They discuss how having a book enhances your credibility and opens doors for more speaking engagements. Discover strategies for creating actionable outlines, balancing speed with quality, and the importance of feedback from audiences. Ethan's journey reveals how deadlines and spontaneity can transform long-held ideas into published works.
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Quick takeaways

  • Writing a book significantly boosts your credibility as a speaker, leading to increased recognition and more opportunities in your field.
  • Utilizing audience feedback from live engagements allows authors to refine their content effectively while balancing speed and quality in the writing process.

Deep dives

The Impact of Writing a Book on Public Speaking

Having a book significantly enhances one's credibility as a public speaker, as it serves as a powerful tool to gain respect and recognition in the industry. A mentor's advice about the importance of being an author triggered the speaker to complete their book, which ultimately led to a surge in speaking opportunities. After releasing their first book, the speaker noticed an almost immediate increase in how seriously people took them, indicating that a published work can change perceptions rapidly. This change in status led to a domino effect, opening doors to more media appearances, additional speaking engagements, and even a TED talk, showcasing the multifaceted benefits of authorship.

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