Marginalia: Could “6-7” actually be 6-700 years old?
Let’s take a stroll through the brief, or very long, history of the “6-7” craze. How did it become Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year?
Celebrating Author Independence
This Fourth of July, along with America’s independence, we’re celebrating author independence with some timely quotes and ideas.
Marginalia: A Lesson on Success from Ancient Indie Authors
What can today’s indie authors learn from the ancients? The meaning of success! Hint: it’s not about royalties
Ask the Book Coach: Real Answers to Real Questions about Writing and Publishing Your Book
What is the difference between indie-publishing and traditional publishing? Indie publishing offers authors full control and higher royalties. Rather than waiting around for an agent […]
[TfTi] No Thesaurus? NO WAY, Stephen King!
Stephen King claims, “Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word.” Nonsense, I say. What do you think?
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 […]
A “Fan-Finder” AI Prompt and a “Recognize & Reward” Mindset
Wondering where to start building your fanbase? Here’s a Fan-Finder AI prompt and tips on a Recognize and Reward approach to building fan relationships.
How Do Images Fit in Your Book?
“Words and pictures belong together.” — Edward Tufte
Those words have inspired my work in book design and here I’ll share some tips for you to make better use of graphics in your writing.
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.
[Marginalia] When they come for your libraries . . .
What can the book, Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World, teach us about the fragility of libraries in our current times? And what can you do about it?