Marginalia: May I Quote You?
What are the rules for quoting song lyrics in your book? Does “fair use” apply?
Childhood Trauma: Some Rise, Some Fall – a Book Worth Reading Right Now
What if that promotion you’ve been waiting for doesn’t come because of something that happened when you were a child? What if your team feels […]
Unlocking Creativity: A Writer’s Guide to AI
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer for authors seeking to build real success in today’s multi-media world of social, email, […]
[TfTi] Timeless Advice for Authors: Ancient Wisdom Inspired by Seth Godin
We’ll focus on six of his 19 points, with a bit more explanation to show why we still advocate them with our clients today.
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 […]
What Ripples of Impact are You Leaving Behind?
In this edition of Marginalia we’ll dive into my sidenote scribblings in Chip Conley’s new book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets BETTER with AGE
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 […]
27 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You Into Writing Your Book in 2024
I am a big believer in poetry. It’s so much more than a few rhyming words strung together in a lilting way.
Writing a book for beginners – Is Becoming an Author in Your Future for 2024?
Yes writing a book is a big task. It requires attention. It requires planning. It requires teamwork.
Let’s talk about all of that today. I’ll give you a little beginner’s lesson in how to get started on that book because I know you want to. I know you don’t want to be like all those people I meet who just talk about writing a book and never do anything about it.