How an author can remain (positively) accountable - with Don Markland from Self-Published Success

How an author can remain (positively) accountable - with Don Markland

29 minutes Posted Mar 17, 2023 at 9:00 am.

] “[Coming up with The 4 C’s] was never about writing a book and selling them. It was ‘I need better accountability in my life.’”

] “For anyone who wants to write a book, don’t stand at the bottom of the hill and look up and say, ‘There’s no way.’ Just put your head down and keep playing.”

] “Accountability applies to the decisions you make. And when you start from that premise, everything starts to change. You start to do more of what is right and less of what is wrong.”

] “The first thing to remember about the writing process is that perfection doesn’t exist.”

] “Harry Potter 1 is nowhere near as good in quality as Book 6 and Book 7 — nowhere. And that’s because of the refinement process you take in writing.”

] “If you’re an aspiring author, you have to surround yourself with positive momentum. Success leaves clues.”

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There’s a lot that goes into writing and publishing your book.

If you want to see the project through to the end, you need accountability.

Sounds demanding, doesn't it?

It doesn't have to be.

Our guest this week, Don Markland, is here to tell you how to keep yourself accountable in a positive way.

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Don's books can be found on Amazon or on his website, https://www.accountabilitynow.net/

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Don's Forbes articles can also be found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/people/donmarkland/?sh=73fe4f0d70e3

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