English to Spanish Translations: Should You Consider One When Writing Your Book?
This is for all authors, but especially for those who recognize that while English is the dominant language on the planet (including English as a […]
Did I Buy Your Book or Was It Gifted To Me? And Does It Matter?
Most people, and I’ll go so far as to say 99% of the people, who write books do so because they want other people to […]
AI vs. The Editor. A Look at Why It’s a Bad Idea to Let AI Do Your Writing
Everyone is talking about AI and whether it can help or hurt your writing. This is a continuation of Tom’s post from last week, where […]
Amazon Reviews Aren’t the Only Ones That Matter: Getting Reviews on Other Platforms
Let’s talk about building credibility beyond the world’s largest bookstore. Yes, Amazon is the largest bookstore in the world. Any new author knows or has […]
Three Decisions Smart Writers Make that Shape Every Great Book
#1 What promise am I making to my reader? #2 Why am I writing this book? #3 Am I committed to finishing this book? I […]
Why You Need a Media Kit BEFORE You Need the Media
The subject of media kits came up in conversation in a networking group I visit on Fridays. This group was pretty savvy. They all knew […]
Ghostwriting: Should You Hire One or Should You Be One?
I’m connected to a large number of other people on LinkedIn who do what I do. Some are editors in the traditional sense; they pay […]
Book Clubs: Think They’re Just for Novelists? Not True!
Are you a nonfiction author who thinks book clubs are only for fiction writers? Yes, we all know there are book clubs for fiction. We […]
Your 250-Copy Book Could Be More Valuable Than a Bestseller
A friend on LinkedIn inspired this post. This friend put this question in my comment section, and I knew I had to write a full […]
Why LinkedIn Matters: A 2026 LinkedIn Guide for Authors
Why is LinkedIn good for authors? Because it is, hands down, the best platform today for being recognized as an expert who is also an […]