Exciting news! Plus the secret to writing well
So this happened last week…
I thought I’d be more excited about my cover reveal—given how many years I’ve invested into writing, revising and getting this book published.
And certainly I’m proud of the work that I’ve done.
I'm excited for all the hearts I’m going to light on fire through this story.
But the truth is, I felt complete a long time ago.
See, over all this time that I’ve been working on my book, I’ve been working on myself too. So much so that sometimes I wondered if I was writing this book, or it was writing me.
I also feel like I’ve turned yet another new corner for myself. I’m on to new chapters, and closing the door on old ones.
This book doesn’t define me anymore. I hope it does great, but whether it does or doesn’t, doesn’t define me either.
So I hope you buy the book. And I hope you like it. But even if you don’t, I’m okay with that.
Because I love this book and I love myself regardless. I hope you find similar success in your life :)
Cat xo
The secret to writing well
When I was revising my book, “again only more like you” was the edit note that I pasted into every chapter as a reminder of what I was doing here.
That each revision wasn’t about getting the book to sound better—for me anyway, that’s the easy part.
Rather each revision was about: How can I be more honest and truthful, even in a work of fiction?
Something I tell all my writers and workshop audiences is, “Good writing just sounds like you.”
As with life, the more practiced we get at authenticity, the better at it we become— as writers, as people, and even in our businesses.
Each of us is gifted with a unique perspective and life experiences. We each have a message to share, our life song if you will, and the more you lean into what is distinctly you the more original, innovative and successful you will be with it.
The natural by-product is attracting the exact people you are meant to serve and create for.
Authenticity is your super power. You are your own special sauce.
So feel free to make “again only more like you” your own revision reminder— whether that’s a book you’re working on, or your life’s next chapter.
Being perfect is not the point. Being honest is.
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What does a book coach do, anyway?
It was a sweet surprise to get this email in my inbox the other day:
“Hi Cat, Hope you're well! I dropped your name in this week's blog. Thought you'd get a kick out of it. Matt”
In his blog, Matt wrote about being stuck on the first chapter of his book for years. How he was struggling with self-doubt, and had forgotten why he was writing this book in the first place.
“I was going nowhere and nowhere fast. I knew I needed help…When I met Cat Margulis, I knew in minutes that she was the “coach” that truly understood my capabilities and could match my passion for my project. In our very first one-on-one meeting, she flat out told me to “STOP IT! Stop re-writing and editing and just write.” Tough love. Nothing inspires me more.”
I love that kind of feedback. And of course, I love the kinds of results we created together—Matt wrote and published his book in under 6 months and subsequently launched a successful coaching and consulting business that his book helped lay the groundwork for.
Someone recently asked me what exactly I do, but that’s hard to sum up in one or two words. Sometimes I’m a coach. Sometimes I’m a cheerleader. Sometimes I’m a business strategist, content strategist, writer, editor, muse, and channel. I am whoever I get to be to help my clients achieve their book publishing dreams.
There’s nothing cookie cutter about my process, the authors I work with or the books I help create.
I want this experience to be special. Don’t you?
PS: I have two spots left in my 1-1 book accelerator program. If you’re looking to kickstart your book this summer with 1-1 mentorship, feedback and accountability, DM me to schedule a discovery call now.