Write Like a Thought Leader

Book excerpt: Companies and individuals with solutions for pressing problems are producing volumes of written materials - but their ideas aren't being heard. If you are a subject-matter expert who is having trouble spreading your ideas, you are not alone. That's an irony of the modern world: Those with fascinating solutions often go unheard because they are too focused on their niche, while other people hog the microphone simply because they are good communicators. "Write Like a Thought Leader" empowers consultants, scientists, lawyers, accountants and experts of all types to make their ideas easily accessible to the global audience already at their fingertips. Gone are the days of stories that are too academic, have an old or uninteresting storyline, or simply present the facts. This book shows smart people how to write smarter with the Story-Framing System created by Rhea Wessel. It will help you make the leap from subject-matter expert to thought leader by helping you improve an essential skill in business - writing. Instead of finding that your best ideas have gotten lost or buried, you'll be able to move the conversation forward.To write like a thought leader, subject-matter experts must go through a three-step process and be willing to give away your knowledge for free - no strings attached. By following the steps outlined in this book, you'll establish a respected voice, gain trust, command a loyal following, and maximize the impact of your work.