Here’s How Authors Script A Dose Of Confidence In Themselves

 

Is one born with confidence? Or, is it the circumstances an environment in which one is raised that determines their level of confidence? Could a singular event impact one’s level of confidence? Perhaps it’s any and all of the above. I don’t know. Not a therapist. But I’m a book marketer and I do know that all authors need to be confident in their marketing abilities and efforts or they will fall short of their goals. So how do we get authors to feel and act more confidently in what they do to promote and market a book?

1. Acknowledge The Issue.

It’s natural to have fears, insecurities, and weaknesses. That’s life. No one can be great at everything. Few even excel at one thing. But you must acknowledge and confront your shortcomings in the confidence arena and devise a plan to combat it, and turn a negative into an asset.

2. Seek therapy, coaching, meditation, medication.

Like I said not a doctor or a medical pro. But there are people who help you overcome fears, anxiety, stress, shyness, or feelings of inadequacy. See a doctor and explore your solutions.

3. Just decide to be confident. Act as if.

Wake up, brush your teeth, go through your daily rituals, and then do one new thing. Make a commitment to being confident. Just approach everything like a confident person would. Smile. Give firm handshakes. Challenge others. Say things in the affirmative and not with a question mark. Don’t be quick to apologize or admit you are wrong. Act like you are in change. It’s all a frame-of-mind posture. One big game. 

4. Be assertive. Take initiative.

Confident people speak first and often. They don’t wait for permission to speak or act. Create opportunities- don’t wait for them to come to you. 

5. Keep your fears to yourself.

Never let them see you sweat. You are under no obligation to admit you have doubts, fears, or insecurities. Keep it to yourself. And if they don’t know, they don’t exist. Project an image of whom you want to be-and you become it.

6. Do things to build up your confidence.

What would make you feel more confident? A change in your wardrobe? Lose 20 pounds? Learn more about something? Get answers to your questions? Okay, just do it. Really, it’s that easy. Who is stopping you? Get rid of the crutches.

7. Read self-help-books but only a few.

If it’s a good self-help book, you’ll grow, learn, heal, and gain confidence. Read a few more to reinforce and build on what you learned. Read any more and all you do is reinforce there’s a problem or doubt that plagues you, There’s a time to explore, question, study, whine, cry, etc.-and then it’s time to put into practical use the tools to display confidence.

8. Be confident, not just show confidence. 

So, it’s very important to appear confident. But it’s also necessary to actually feel grounded and confident in your abilities to make stuff happen. Others can feel that energy, enthusiasm, and strength-and so can you. Will yourself to greater heights.

9. Don’t think it’s beyond you.

Ask, why not you?  You don’t need money, a degree, or permission to be confident. Believe you can do it, that you are worthy, and that your book is terrific. People will then see you the way you want to be seen. 

10. Have a nothing-to-lose mentality.

Once you remove the pressure to succeed and just have fun with life, you develop a confidence that gets you through anything. So, what if you fail. You’ll get another chance tomorrow. Act in *a relaxed way, taking it seriously but not acting like everything is life and death. It’s not. Imagine the worst. Okay, do you see yourself coming back from that, from being able to dance, travel, eat, and enjoy friends? Of course you do. Act with a knowing belief that you can overcome any trauma or drama-this will give you confidence to succeed. 

So, are you convinced you can do this? Try it. You have nothing to lose. Your goal is to get your book seen and read. Do what it takes, including feeling and displaying confidence. It will get you where you need to go. 

 

Please Contact Brian For Marketing Help Now

Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning blog, can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com He is available to help authors promote their story, sell their book, and grow their brand. He has 30 years of experience in helping thousands of authors in all genres.

 

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Brian Feinblum should be followed on Twitter @theprexpert. This is copyrighted by BookMarketingBuzzBlog ©2021. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog. His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent.  This was named one of the best book marketing blogs by BookBaby  http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/09/the-best-book-marketing-blogs and recognized by Feedspot in 2018 as one of the top book marketing blogs. It was also named by WinningWriters.com as a "best resource.” He recently hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America. For more information, please consult: linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum.