Write (Your) Stories Now
How to Build Your Platform Without Stressing Out
So, you want to publish a book. Are you prepared to promote yourself before it’s even published? Writers often tell me they hate to stand in the spotlight. Their favorite place is at the computer, alone, writing their book. But how do you sell your book if no one,...
Produce your best self-published book
I talk to a lot of people who want to publish a book. Some decide to pitch to a traditional publisher, and others decide to self-publish their book. If you pitch to a traditional publisher, and they decide to publish your book, it means they vetted your idea and...
How to find content topics in five easy ways
Recently, a colleague and I talked about writing content. She understands the value of adding fresh blog posts on her website and sharing content on social media as an effective way to be seen as she builds her author platform, but, but, but . . . she hesitated and...
A simple writing prompt to help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams
It's 2019 . . . and time to write Today is January 1st. You have 364 more days to write. Not writing right now? Or are you writing, but not often enough? What you need is a writing prompt. A prompt is a simple but effective way to go from zero writing to ongoing...
How to get a writing plan
Writers often think of writing as a romantic, dreamy task that’s less task and more pleasurable pastime. Think: café, lattes, notebook next to laptop, the chatter of others drinking their lattes . . . you know what I mean. And then reality sets in. The café is a bit...
The reasons why editing makes you a better writer
Editing: You may wonder what value it brings to your writing. In a word: tons. This post explains the reasons why editing makes you a better writer. Good writing, no, great writing is the result of great editing. When you work with an editor, even if that editor is...
How to Overcome Negativity and Start Writing Again
Do you consider yourself a creative person but are plagued by negativity? I will tell you that you are, in fact, creative simply because you're human. But while you may be creative, you may have also experienced fear around the creative process. You may have been...
5 Tested and True Ways to Make Writing Easier
We call ourselves writers, but every so often (or quite often?) we find ourselves not so in love with having to write. We know we should if we want to get our books done and our blog posts written . . . but what we want is to make writing easier. And then later comes...
Stories are the Best Way to Add Meaning and Connection
You can talk about how important it is to write content and copy, easy-to-read web pages, and even books, and some of us do that. But what does all of this stuff around storytelling and marketing communications and story branding have to do with that? Meaning and...
One Way to Build Your Author Platform
Platform is your ability to sell books because people know who you are. Your “audience” may have supported you in other ways (purchased your programs, attended your presentations), but what’s important to know is that they know you. If it’s a first book you’re...
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