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 […]
The Cover of Your Book Speaks Volumes: Make Sure It Says What YOU Want It To Say
“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” she said. He said it, too. They all said it. And, it was bad advice. The world WILL […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Book Lovers and Authors Everywhere!
“A book, too, can be a star, ‘explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,’ a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out […]
Why Do People Write Books? Well, Because They Want To.
That’s the easy answer, because they want to. The real, honest to goodness answer is a bit more complicated. People have varying reasons for writing […]
Proof Positive Storytelling (Narrative) Works for Nonfiction
So, what’s the story? Is storytelling a thing of Stephen King and J.D. Robb and authors like them, but not for nonfiction authors, like you? […]
Time to Read: 10 Fiction Books to Buy Now for Those Cold Winter Evenings
If you’re on LinkedIn and you follow me, Yvonne, you know that I talk about fiction as a way to spark creativity for nonfiction writers. […]
Your Author’s Journey Beyond the Page – Embracing Public Speaking
I was almost in tears. The audience was silent. I had just told a joke, and no one laughed. I gulped, went on with my […]