Interview With Author E. W. “Buck” Lawrimore
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a professional writer beginning with newspaper reporting in high school and college. I worked 12 years in PR for Davidson College, then started my own PR-marketing agency. I have written over 5,000 news stories, brochures, websites and more, including 5 books, all available on amazon. I have also been a success consultant for hundreds of organizations and individuals. I now write and publish full-time through Approlia.com.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“How To Be Successful in Life: Discover and Use Your Unique Success Power for Maximum Results.” I learned through consulting with hundreds of clients that many of them did not know their unique strengths, talents and personality type – what I call Unique Success Power. So they were frustrated and unsure what to do next in life. I have also ready many other success books and found that their formula approach did not take into account the reader’s unique personality. So I was inspired to write a book that address this gap in the marketplace.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I find it is helpful just to write, write, write about the topic I am interested in and see what comes out of my head. Then I create an outline to provide more structure and start filling in the blanks. I also research what other authors have said on the topic so what I write is as all-inclusive as possible based on what I consider most useful and valuable.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read so many hundreds of books it is hard to say. As a former newspaper reporter, my style is very journalistic. Certainly the Bible has influenced me more than any other book! In recent years I have enjoyed “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, “Building A Second Brain” by Tiago Forte, “The Freedom Shortcut” by the Mikkelsen Twins, “The Inner Matrix” by Joey Klein, “Create Your Own Future” by Brian Tracy, “The Biology of Belief” by Bruce Lipton, “Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude” by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone, and “Switch on Your Brain” by Caroline Leaf.
What are you working on now?
I am working on promotional plans for my latest book, “How To Be Successful In Life,” and my related website, UniqueSuccessPower.com. I also plan an extensive update of my earlier book, “The 5 Key Success Factors: A Powerful System for Total Business Success.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have created a dedicated WordPress website for every book I’ve written and loaded them with relevant-keyword articles. I am also planning a website about “how to promote your book” once I test out what works best. Now that I have shifted from agency manager to full-time writer-publisher, I am devoting all my energy to experimenting with different book promotions and seeing what actually drives sales.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
In the immortal words of Anthony Hopkins, “Believe believe believe” and “Keep going.” I would actually encourage new authors to read my book “How to Be Successful In Life” available for only 99 cents as a Kindle book on amazon. It explains how to build a “Unique Success Power System” that builds on your strengths and keeps you moving forward to your goals every day. Also get a copy of Publisher Rocket software to help with your strategy.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
See also Anthony Hopkins’ words above.
What are you reading now?
Just finished “The Freedom Shortcut” by the Mikkelsen Twins, about how to build a massive stream of passive income through targeted books and audio recordings.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Promoting “How to Be Successful In Life” then write “How to be Successful in Business”.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible and three big fat empty notebooks to write in 🙂
Author Websites and Profiles
E. W. “Buck” Lawrimore Website
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