On Tuesday afternoon I emailed the manuscript back to Stephanie Hale and my liable lawyer. It took me 3 solid weeks to read through the book and make the required changes. I also wrote a closing chapter to the book which I’m really pleased with.
I think the process now is, the changes I’ve made need to be reviewed by the editor, before the book is published and printed.
I would like to get Stairs For Breakfast out ASAP – hopefully by the end of January. I’ll keep you posted.
I’m so proud of this
As you may have noticed it’s been a few days since my last blog update!
I’ll hopefully get the manuscript back from Alex (libel lawyer) at the end of this week. I’ll then be able to read through it.
Last week I did Glenn Armstrong’s course in Milton Keynes. Needless to say it was good. I met Stephanie Hale (who did the course as well), who’s a nice lady. I also did the course to create a 12 month plan – which is good.
Ever since I got into property investment 4 years ago, I’ve wanted to find a recursive strategy of making a passive income, which suits me. I spent the first 1.5 years viewing a load of properties, trying to find a strategy that I liked – during which time I bought 2 flats.
Then Glenn came to my aid. After doing his courses in 2012 he asked me “Why are you trying to do property when you don’t enjoy it?” It’s true, I like property as a way of making passive income but I don’t enjoy viewing properties, dealing with tenants or maintenance issues!
By that point, I had already started to learn internet marketing, before writing my book.
The other reason why I’ve taken a break from blogging/emailing my list every day is because I’m not increasing my list. I was just emailing the same people, asking them to pre-order my book. Consequently the number of daily book orders I was receiving ground to a halt last week.
I still got some internet marketing learning to do on how to build a list. I am looking a lead-generating system and also at what Andrew Reynolds does.
However my primary focus at the mo is on getting enough pre-orders to publish my book.
I feel in an odd situation at the mo because, until I get the manuscript back from Alex, I’m not certain how much his bill is going to be. Also I won’t know for sure how much the printing cost for the pre-ordered books will be until the final draft is done.
Currently I have 374 pre-orders and estimate that I going to need at least 500 to cover all of the costs. You can pre-order Stairs For Breakfast at http://stairsforbreakfast.com/buy-now
People are telling me that I’m going to become well known. I would like to make a difference in the world.
Current number of pre-orders: 367
Required pre-orders to have Stairs For Breakfast published: 493
Here’s another extract from my book:
Please help me to get Stairs For Breakfast published by pre-ordering the book. You can buy it here
On Friday I spoke to my libel lawyer Alex Wade (and emailed him my edited manuscript). Alex said it should take one day’s work for him to read my 97,000 word book – andto write a report of recommended changes. However it could take ~Alex a day and half, depending on how many potential issues he finds.
When I first spoke to Stephanie Hale I mentioned that I wanted to get my book checked over by libel lawyer. She advised me that it may not be necessary (as she knows some libel law) and to let her read (and edit) my book first.
I find it comforting that Stephanie has come back with the edited manuscript and advised for it to be checked by a libel lawyer. It’s something I’m not willing to take any chances with.
I’m expecting to receive Alex’s report next week (week commencing 8th Dec). Stephanie/I will then implement Alexs’ recommendations.
Stephanie is optimistic that Stairs For Breakfast will be published by Christmas – and I’ll do my best to do so. However my book is something I’ve worked hard to write and I’m not going to take any unnecessary shortcuts with it – just to get my book out by Christmas.
I’ve mentioned to Stephanie that I would like to get Stairs For Breakfast published by the end of January at the latest.
My initial 267 target of pre-orders been surpassed but it didn’t include the cost of a libel lawyer. To have Stairs For Breakfast published I now need to reach a total of 493 pre-orders. I’m currently up to 364.
Thank you to all of you who have already pre-ordered my book. Without your support I wouldn’t be in the position of soon publishing an amazing book. Please share my website http://stairsforbreakfast.com with your friends and family.
Thank you also to my sister and my dad for sending me some childhood photos. In the above photo I’m aged about 4.
Please can you help me to get Stairs For Breakfast published by pre-ordering one or more copies of the book http://stairsforbreakfast.com/buy-now
Thank you very much.
Over the last 4 years I’ve leant so much about people and human behaviour. When I discovered this profiling technique it was a real eye-opener because it’s so simple and really beneficial to know.
It’s known as the VAKAD technique and has four profile types:
– Visual – visual people
– Auditory – sounds people
– Kinaesthetic – people persons
– Auditory Digital – analytical people
The way to spot what profile(s) a person possess is by listening to the words and types of phrases they say (and write). The following table contains some common words and phrases.
| Visual | Auditory | Kinaesthetic | Auditory Digital |
| That looks great…
My view is… I see what you’re saying… Picture the situation… Watch this… I like the look of it. My vision is… I like the sight of that. Show me… |
That sounds great…Listen, …I hear what you’re saying.I heard that…
It rings a bell It’s good to hear from you. I’m listening… I’m all ears. |
That feels great…I feel…My instinct is…It’s comforting that you care about me.
I am very touched I feel safe with you. I’m a hands-on person. I felt emotional… How do you feel about… |
That works well…I think…I understand what you’re saying…It makes sense…
It’s logical Figure this out… Prove it It stacks up… I can process it. I’ll put it on the list… My plan is… |
You can pre-order Stairs For Breakfast HERE and NOW
You might be wondering what the point is of profiling people like this. Why is it important and useful?
Well, two people of the same profile (Visual, Auditory, Kinaesthetic) will get on well with each other. Apart from Auditory Digital (AD) people. Two ADs will clash – because two dominant people do not get on well with each other.
It is fairly rare for someone to be both a Kinaesthetic and an Auditory Digital person (because they are opposed profiles). However I am someone who’s both a Kinaesthetic and an AD person (albeit much more of a Kinaesthetic person).
Have you pre-ordered your copy of Stairs For Breakfast yet? You can do it HERE
Last week was an incredible week. One of the highlights was Wednesday evening, when I gave a talk to 19 people.
The talk was scheduled to take place in a bar/restaurant but when I arrived there, it was shut! It wasn’t a problem because I did the talk in the upstairs bit in the pub opposite.
I was feeling slightly nervous beforehand, but interestingly once I started, I found myself in the present moment – and in my element!
My ‘off the top of my head’ talk was excellent. I spoke for 75 minutes and the audience asked a fair few questions and were particularly interested in my journey over the last 4 years, I was confident and enjoyed it. My flatmate John came along, we bounced off each other a bit – and afterwards he said I was amazing.
The pub manager took a few photos. You can see from this one how captivated everyone was with what I was saying.
For as long as I can remember I have always felt the fear and done it anyway. The good thing about doing so is that it makes you feel great afterwards.
Every day, I believe in dong something which scares me slightly – because it widens my boundaries and helps me grow.
Please pre-order Stairs For Breakfast NOW http://stairsforbreakfast.com/buy-now because it’s a great read and it will inspire you.
I would like to make a difference in the world.
Thank you
Patrick
…and have currently sold 361 copies of Stairs For Breakfast.
New Target number of pre-orders: 1,000
I’ve now updated my THANK YOU page – are you on it? Thank you so much for making my book become a reality.
Paul Ribbons has bought 50 copies of my book. In doing so, he has now set me a new challenge of reaching 1,000 pre-orders.
If it wasn’t for Paul I wouldn’t have written a book. He is the person who initially inspired me to write Stairs For Breakfast. Thank you Paul Ribbons.
Another piece of big news is I have received the edited manuscript of my book from Stephanie Hale. However, as I thought, she has advised for it to be checked over by a libel lawyer. It is a vital step and I’m waiting to hear back from Stephanie on how much it will cost (it’ll be around £1K).
After my epic week of networking and public speaking (more on that to come), I’m now back at home and will be blogging more content for your delectation.
Going out every day last week involved a colossal amount of energy (walking and climbing stairs). Just standing and speaking to people is hard work because I use so much energy standing up, I haven’t got much energy left to say anything. My legs still ache!
Here I am after my 75 minute talk on Wednesday.
If you haven’t pre-ordered Stairs For Breakfast yet, try it, you will like it!
I will be extremely grateful if you buy my book because I need to pay for a libel lawyer now! You can pre-order here http://stairsforbreakfast.com/buy-now
Here’s an extract from my book from 1979, when I was 6 years old:
Briard (French Sheep dog)
Thank you very much if you have already pre-ordered my book. I’ve now sold 206 copies and have updated my THANK YOU page.
To publish Stairs For Breakfast I still need at least another 61 pre-orders. Thank you for purchasing my book. I look forward to sharing it with you.
Here’s another extract from Stairs For Breakfast
Thank you very much to everyone for buying my book. I’m now 88 pre-orders from having Stairs For Breakfast published. http://stairsforbreakfast.com
I’m going to a few networking events next week so have made and ordered this double-sided flyer.
