Looking for Alaska: Grief, Identity, and Learning to Live Without Answers
New feature: Guest reviews by Kat, starting with Looking for Alaska, by John Green, telling us why the standard view misses the novel’s emotional architecture.
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 […]
Bored to … Cheers! Your Gateway to Creativity
Why boredom is essential to boosting your creativity and how to tap into it when you need it most.
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 […]
Stop, Thief! How to Protect Your Images Online
With the AI tools thieves are using getting better all the time, what can we do to protect our images? Here’s the latest.
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 […]
Our Two Million Milestone (and How You Can Help)
Our tree planting campaign could replace over two million books! Learn about other benefits and how you can help reach our next milestone.
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 […]
Reminder: The Em Dash, Rule of Three, and Other Style Choices Are Older than AI
Have the AI content police come for your reputation? Learn why they’re abusing power and what you can do to maintain your writing integrity and prove your work is yours.
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 […]