Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I used to work as a licensed medical doctor in Hong Kong. In 2020, I came to the United States to pursue a new career as an engineer.
I wrote my first book titled “Career Switched: Break Into Your Dream Job by Executing a Plan That Finally Works”.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My new book is titled “Career Switched: Break Into Your Dream Job by Executing a Plan That Finally Works”.
I switched careers from medicine to engineering to fulfill my teenage wish to be an engineer. I know many friends and colleagues that are unhappy in their careers but did not see a way out. I therefore decided to write a book to tell others it is not difficult to transition into new careers they are passionate about.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I use a mind map to plan my writing. I set my timer for fifteen minutes as I write my ideas in the mind map. When fifteen minutes run out, I set the timer for another fifteen minutes as I continue working. This motivates me to quickly write down unfiltered ideas.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I heeded advice from the book “Published: The Proven Path From Blank Page To Published Author” by Chandler Bolt on how to launch my first book.
What are you working on now?
Right now I am focusing on building up my engineering knowledge and experience.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I strive to write high-quality content and then invite my friends to help with the book launch by downloading it for free and writing reviews.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Writing my first book is not as difficult as I initially thought. In my opinion, speed is king. It is important to set a deadline and then consistently work on your book to make sure it is finished on time.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Make the most of the resources you have on hand to finish the task.
What are you reading now?
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am thinking of writing another book specifically on how to transition from a non-technical field to a technical field.
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?
Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers
Introduction to Linear Algebra by Gilbert Strang
C++ Primer
Author Websites and Profiles
Gladys Lau Website
Gladys Lau Amazon Profile