Episode 93—Beyond The Manuscript: An Author’s Journey into Clarity, Communication, & Connection with Lucy Rennie.
In this episode, Pete and Laura head over to The Writers’ Room to chat with Lucy Rennie about how writing her latest book came out of a desire to help someone else.
Lucy Rennie is a communication and marketing expert, business mentor and bestselling author.
She helps small business owners to grow, develop and future-proof their business
As a huge champion for small business, Lucy is a massive believer in the idea ‘people do business with people’. Lucy Rennie is on a mission to share her love for small business. She works with entrepreneurs and business owners. Lucy uses strategies to keep progress going, creating trust and bringing in the best customers and staff for their companies.
A massive Star Wars fan, Lucy lives and works on the side of a big hill overlooking Whaley Bridge, a beautiful village on the edge of the Peak District with her husband, 2 kids and a crazy chocolate Labrador, Kylo Ren.
In this episode, Pete and Laura ask Lucy:
Congratulations on the publication of your book—Clarity, Communication & Connection: Three Clear Steps to Future-Proof Your Business. Let’s talk about your writing process. Have you always wanted to write a book? Where did the idea come from?
One challenge for writers is maintaining motivation and productivity throughout the writing process. How did you stay motivated and focused while writing, and what advice do you have for writers struggling with these issues?
What did you learn through the writing process? What three pieces of specific advice could you share with our listeners about writing non-fiction?
Your book focuses on the importance of communication and clarity in business. Can you speak to how these concepts apply to writers and the writing process, too?
Your book emphasises the importance of being adaptable and open to change. How can this help writers overcome creative block or feeling stuck in their writing?
Describe what you mean by "future-proofing" and how writers can adopt this approach.
Talking of future-proofing, what are your plans for the future with your business, and your book writing?
You can find out more about Lucy, her book and her business at:
Website - https://www.iamlucyrennie.com/
Her book - Clarity, Communication & Connection: Three Clear Steps to Future-Proof Your Business. https://www.iamlucyrennie.com/book
Lucy mentions:
The Big Leap - Gay Hendricks
Start With Why - Simon Sinek
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