Episode 36: DON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE with Colette Mason

Colette Mason is a book coach who helps authors streamline the process of turning their ideas into a physical book. She is the creator of the Just Publish It system: The 4-step rapid publishing process for business book authors. She coaches authors how to plan, write, and edit a book step by step, with a simple, easy-to-follow paint-by-numbers system. Colette shares her personal story of losing her father at a young age and how it taught her the importance of not wasting time. She emphasizes the need to prioritize and take action on the things that truly matter. Colette also discusses the impact of perfectionism on the creative process and encourages embracing imperfections as part of the journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Book Coaching 02:34 Streamlining the Writing Process 09:06 Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing 12:10 Overcoming Obstacles in the Creative Process 14:46 Facilitating the Writing Process 16:51 The Importance of Discipline in Writing 22:14 Completing Writing Projects 25:26 Lessons from Loss 27:10 Prioritizing What Matters 30:12 Embracing Imperfections in Creativity 35:32 Being True to Yourself