Tim Hamons’ Post

Writing a book ? Give the reader what they want, not what you THINK They want” Great messages from day 2 ofthe Hay House, Inc. 4-Day Book Writing Challenge by Hay House, Inc. publishing. Consider: 1. Which GENRE are you writing 2. WHO are you writing for? A few shared tips to help you clarify your book genre and target: 1. identify my ideal reader; preferably a REAL person, who is already reading books similar to yours. 2. Take a trip to the book store and consider which SHELF will feature your book. Most importantly, create your HOOK: High concept, easy to understand, narrowly tailored, magnetic, saleable statement of your most interesting points- and the magnet to YOU and your book Tip: Look to the NY Times bestseller list for compelling examples of “Hooks”. Hope these sketchnotes support us all in our writing/ healing/ discovery journey. What is a book idea thats bubbling up inside of you ? #everydrawingisagift #hayhouse #bookwriting

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Karolina Gwinner

LinkedIn Top Voice, High-Performance Leadership Speaker and Executive Coach who helps leaders maximise Presence and Performance so that they can drive better results and make a bigger impact.

9mo

Thanks for the great insights, Tim Hamons! I agree it's essential to understand the reader well to write a book that's relevant and compelling to them.

Jodie Loi

going loco @ zoco | ux design, research & workshop facilitation

9mo

Ooh timely! I have been thinking about.. a children's book

Sye Ngoh ( Linda ) Seah

Artist, Visual Storyteller & Life-long Learner

9mo

Useful tips succinctly summarized in verbal / written and wonderful sketchnote form. 👍🐬

cj Ng 黄常捷 - Sales Leadership Team Coach

I help B2B companies generate sustainable sales success | Global Membership Coordinator, IAC | Certified Shared Leadership Team Coach| PCC | CSP | Co-Creator, Sales Map | Author "Winning the B2B Sale in China"

9mo

Another wonderfully done summary Tim Hamons 👍👍👍 Yes, write a book as if you have a real person in mind to address to🙏

Sandrine Provoost

Organizational Psychologist I Culture Transformation Consultant | Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach I Speaker

9mo

Great questions to consider. Thanks for sharing Tim Hamons!

Neil Mann

Futurist | Emerging Tech | Board Advisor | Strategic Foresight | Global Keynote Speaker

9mo

My only practical problem with tip 2 is that I inevitably leave with a heavy bag...and light wallet! 💵

Kameel Vohra

FinTech | Storyteller | Speaker | Author

9mo

I really like the Product-Led approach to writing books Tim. Love it when the same diligence & research get's applied to content too 😉

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Guan Hin Tay

APAC Regional Director, The One Club, Hall of Fame winner ADVERTISING VISIONARY/ Former Creative Chairman, BBDO Singapore / Best Selling Author “COLLIDE” / TedX Speaker / Past President Asia Professional Speakers

9mo

Tim Hamons love it

Braith Leung 🍜

I help founders build their brand with video | Marketing @ Founders Table

9mo

I've noticed many great writers pick ONE person to write to and everything revolves around serving them best. Love your tips Tim.

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