Are You Ready? 7 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Editor, Hit Upload, Or Start Marketing Your Book.
Writers are always asking me some version of this one big, anxious question: “Am I ready?” Am I ready to invest the time in writing […]
Why Writing Your Book is the Smartest Marketing Move for Your Business Today
Find out why we’ve been using the phrase “books as business cards” for decades.
Before You Write One Word: A Note from a Developmental Editor
I know you have an idea. You have a message. You might even have a lot of LinkedIn posts that reflect your message. It’s possible […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 Must Do Tasks to Complete BEFORE You Launch Your Book
In the olden days of the 20th century, books were launched or released by publishers who owned the “rights” (licensed from the author) and had […]
[TfTi] Publishing Trends and Changes that Indie Authors Need to Keep Up With
From multiple newsletters and articles, my top five publishing industry trends that will most affect indie authors this year.
I Wanted to Play Soccer, He said. Instead, He Became a Writer.
In a recent novel I was reading, a conversation between the two main characters stuck in my mind. The antagonist was a horror writer. À […]
The TRUE Cost of Indie Publishing
People are dying to understand Indie Publishing. Well, maybe not dying. I hope no one has died. What I mean to say is that people […]
Ignite Your Writing Journey: 12 Surefire Ways to Jump Start that Book You’ve Been Meaning to Write
First of all, let me warn you that I’m going to be a bit harsh. I’m doing it in your best interest. Stop saying, “I […]