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?
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.
What do John Hurston, Andre Norton, and George Eliot Have in Common with Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein?
Celebration National Women’s History Month In Celebration of National Women’s History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share some stories (and books) of […]
What Do You Do When the Dream Dies?
Reddit I visit Reddit every day and read through post after post of people ready to give up their dream of being a successful, published […]
Reading Will Improve Your Writing, But How to Fit It In?
Advice from famous authors, backed up by recent science, tells us that to write well, we must be readers. Reading tips for busy authors.