The number of people who want to write a book and actually make it happen is quite small. But there's no reason you can't be one of that elite group. If you're struggling to get started, continue, or finally finish writing your book, this episode is just...

As you write your book, you're almost guaranteed to find more ideas for future books. Your creative juices are flowing, and you start to see new book ideas everywhere. But I need you to pump the brakes. Before you write your next book, let's take a minute to...

Many of my coaching clients are writing books with a spiritual element. Many of them have a Christian world view and quote the Bible in their books. But most of them don't realize they need to do more than just name chapter and verse. In this episode, I...

Participating in a collaborative book seems like a great chance to finally get published without writing a whole book. But before you say yes to a collaborative book (or anthology) consider what's in it for you. In this episode, I cover the pros and cons of contributing...

Your friend and family can tell you what they think your book "should" be about. Clients can beg you to write a book about what they see as your specialty. Everything they say might make perfect sense. But that doesn't mean they're right. In this episode, we dive into...

A good story is something everybody loves. But you need to make sure you're not committing one of these common story sins. In this episode, we dive into 3 ways many authors accidentally ruin a good story and how you can avoid them all and take your...

If you're teaching readers how to do something--anything at all--this episode is for you. How-to books seem simple to write, and they can be. But only if you know the secrets of bestselling how-to books. The best personal development, professional development, and self-help books all share these...

Self-publishing or traditional publishing? Which one should you choose for your book? In this episode, I reveal 5 essential facts about traditional publishing to help you make that decision. You already know self-publishing is more accessible, especially for new authors. But is traditional publishing more lucrative? Is it...

There has never been a better time to be a self-published author. But there's also lots of misinformation about what it takes to successfully self-publish a book. There are lots of myths about authors who choose this route. In this episode, you'll discover five important truths about self-publishing...

Writing a book requires you to make some kind of investment. That investment can be time, money, or some combination of the two. Some authors have stories to tell and knowledge to share, but they don't have much time to write--or they have no desire to do...