Colette Mason is a book coach who helps authors streamline the process of turning their ideas into a physical book. She is the creator of the Just Publish It system: The 4-step rapid publishing process for business book authors. She coaches authors how to plan, write, and edit a book step by step, with a simple, easy-to-follow paint-by-numbers system.
Colette shares her personal story of losing her father at a young age and how it taught her the importance of not wasting time. She emphasizes the need to prioritize and take action on the things that truly matter. Colette also discusses the impact of perfectionism on the creative process and encourages embracing imperfections as part of the journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Book Coaching
02:34 Streamlining the Writing Process
09:06 Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
12:10 Overcoming Obstacles in the Creative Process
14:46 Facilitating the Writing Process
16:51 The Importance of Discipline in Writing
22:14 Completing Writing Projects
25:26 Lessons from Loss
27:10 Prioritizing What Matters
30:12 Embracing Imperfections in Creativity
35:32 Being True to Yourself