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.
Stop Getting Ready and Get Writing: How Authors Build Confidence While Perfectionism Keeps Others Stuck
Wonder how authors gained the confidence to publish their books? Here are some research-backed tips.
Your first‑time author roadmap in 10 simple steps: How to go from first idea to your first 100 sales.
Overwhelm is a frequent problem with professionals who want to write a book. I know that if you’re a busy professional with a book idea, […]
Even a Cave Dweller Knew Nonfiction Works Best with Stories
What can modern nonfiction authors learn from paleolithic cave art creators?
Is Your Book Idea Really a Book? 5 Tests for First‑Time Authors Before You Write a Single Chapter.
I think everyone should write a book. The world knows this. I say so on LinkedIn and in this blog on a regular basis.
But the truth is, writing doesn’t come naturally to everyone. In fact, too many people say they aren’t writing a book because they’re just not writers.
Well, most first-time authors I meet aren’t “bad at writing.” They graduated from fifth grade. They know how to put a sentence together. To create paragraphs. To convey an idea.
The problem isn’t the writing; the problem is that they’re trying to write a book before they actually have one.
The Art of Poetry in Your Book
Poetry exists all around us. I love poetry. I think it’s a part of the creativity of being who we are. To me, if you […]
Looking for the Secret Sauce for Writing a Book? I know where it is.
The secret sauce for writing your book is in your refrigerator. It’s whatever you like to drink to stay hydrated while you write. I’m assuming […]
Writing by Hand: The Hands-Down Winner
The science that shows why writing by hand helps you read, learn, and remember better than typing.
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 […]
Celebrating Author Independence
This Fourth of July, along with America’s independence, we’re celebrating author independence with some timely quotes and ideas.