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.
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?