Don’t Be a Reluctant Performer – Take Charge of Video for Your Book
Boy George and Gal Gadot Some personalities are bigger, more vibrant, and more focused than others. Think of Robin Williams. Think of Boy George. Think […]
Authors on LinkedIn®: What You Need To Know
I’m not a LinkedIn® expert. Nor am I a LinkedIn® guru. However, I do use LinkedIn daily, and it’s one of the best sources for […]
Books have the Power to Change Lives
Every time I read an amazing post on social, most likely LinkedIn, I think: “This person should write a book,” and I love it when they have!
I want people to understand that the letters on the page that make up the words that make up the paragraphs are always more than scribbles from a kindergartner.
It’s All About Thinking Outside the Box – Or Is It?
Who’s tired of hearing, “Think Outside the Box?” I am. It’s become rather a cliché and has little meaning today. Whenever I see it or […]
What do John Hurston, Andre Norton, and George Eliot Have in Common with Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein?
Celebration National Women’s History Month In Celebration of National Women’s History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share some stories (and books) of […]
What Do You Do When the Dream Dies?
Reddit I visit Reddit every day and read through post after post of people ready to give up their dream of being a successful, published […]
The Almighty Book Review – How to Get Them and How to Give Them
Writing a book review is one of the best ways to support your favorite authors. And, as an author yourself, you understand the value of […]
20 Humorous (But Painfully True) Reasons NOT To Write Your Book This Year
I’m no comedian, but the other day, I was thinking about all the reasons people give me for not writing the book they say they […]
Why is Show Don’t Tell So Damn Hard!?!
Show, Don’t Tell is often the monkey on our back as writers. When we receive a note from an editor on a story we’ve sent […]
Writing Your Book in 2025 – A Few Bits of Advice on Writing and Marketing to Start the Year Off Right
I’m not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I find them overrated and understated. People write down their so-called resolutions on December 31st and vow […]