Coaching World Issue 16: November 2015 | Page 8

Shutterstock.com/ vasabii Business Sense 5 Tips to Get Your Book Published 8 Coaching World Lisa Phillips Lisa is the author of The Confidence Coach (Exisle 2015) and a leading and inspiring confidence and empowerment expert. Lisa appears regularly on television and shares her advice in many business and lifestyle magazines. Her own popular Spiritual and Irritable radio show attracts international selfdevelopment guests. Lisa inspires people to trigger lasting change in their lives, while enjoying themselves at the same time. For many coaches who want to increase their offerings and diversify their profit streams, publishing a book is an attractive option. I achieved this goal myself in July 2015 when my book, The Confidence Coach, was published by Exisle Publishing. I’ve enjoyed writing from an early age and had always dreamed of having an actual book of my own sitting on a shelf in a bookstore. As a result, rather than self-publish, I decided to pursue the more traditional route of seeking a contract with a great publisher. Since my book has been published, many people have approached me to find out what steps I took. To be honest, I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach, and in my personal experience, a little self-belief and some manifestation techniques also go a long way! With that said, here are five important tips for any coach seeking a publishing contract.