Writing Your First Book With Book Coach Ruth Bullivant
Ruth Bullivant is a lawyer and book coach.
- Ruth shares her expertise in helping professionals overcome the challenges of finding time and resources to write their books.
- Sharon highlights the importance of connection and mentions her previous interactions with Ruth through LinkedIn and their shared interest in supporting female physician entrepreneurs.
Background and Expertise:
- Ruth explains her background as a practicing lawyer in banking and financial services for 35 years.
- In 2016, Ruth felt a strong desire to write a book, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and learning.
- After five years of navigating the writing process, Ruth discovered Author Accelerator and the emerging field of book coaching.
- Traditional publishing houses have reduced their editorial support, creating a demand for freelance book coaches like Ruth.
- Ruth emphasizes the value of working with writers to refine their manuscripts before pitching to publishers, ensuring the best possible book is produced.
Overcoming Challenges:
- Sharon acknowledges the challenges professionals face in finding time to write a book and suggests it often stems from the pursuit of perfection.
- Ruth shares her insights and mentions the skills and art required to craft a compelling story or informative non-fiction book.
- She advises writers to prioritize the reader's experience and to present information with purpose and intentionality.
Common Mistakes and Solutions:
- Ruth discusses three common mistakes made by authors starting their book-writing journey.
- Ruth highlights the importance of clarifying the book's theme, purpose, and point before diving into the writing process.
Freebie and Time Management:
- Ruth mentions a free resource available on her website, focusing on strategies for busy professionals to write a book.
- She emphasizes that time management is not the primary concern but rather adopting the right mindset to plan, scope, and write the book.
- Ruth encourages individuals who claim not to have time to explore the underlying motivation that sparked their desire to write a book.
Closing Remarks:
- Sharon expresses her gratitude for Ruth's expertise and encourages struggling writers to reach out to her for assistance.
- She emphasizes the value of connections and notes that her introduction to Ruth came through a member of the female physician entrepreneurs' business group.
- Ruth expresses her appreciation for the opportunity to share her insights and the enjoyable conversation with Sharon.
Whether you are mulling over a new idea for a book or are struggling to publish, I help you build your ideas from the foundations up so that you write the best version of your book. I work with subject-matter experts and thought leaders who want to write and finish their book. I coach you through your ideas, I guide you through the writing process, and I edit finished manuscripts before publication.
As a practicing lawyer since 1989, after completing an MA in Classics at Oxford University (Lady Margaret Hall) and having worked in major law firms and banks in London, I am used to helping to make complex subjects simpler for non-expert readers.
Using language to inspire readers, by setting out ideas coherently and clearly, is my passion. As the author of a published novel, I show writers of nonfiction and fiction the power of using storytelling techniques to engage the reader and write great books.
https://ruthbullivant.com/
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“Dr. Sharon Mclaughlin is board certified plastic surgeon. She is founder of the Female Physician Entrepreneurs Network and Business Program where she empowers women physicians by helping them turn their idea into profitable businesses so that they can have the freedom to live their best life.
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