Comparison is a double-edged sword. On one hand it can be dangerous—even paralyzing—to compare your book to some of your favorite authors' works. But there's also power in that natural inclination to compare yourself to others. In this episode, you'll discover when and how you should compare your...
Telling a story is more than just writing down the facts. In this episode, we explore how you can paint a detailed picture so your readers can vividly experience the place you were in when your story (or the story you're writing about) happened. Use these tips...
Family, friends, job, business, self care, errands, social life! You have so much on your plate already and sometimes, you're just too tired to write. The bad news is there are often times when you don't feel your best but you still really need to write to...
Does it really make a difference where you are as you sit down to write your book? You better believe it absolutely does. In this episode, we dive into how you can create a space that supports and catalyze your writing—even when it feels like there's no...
It's completely normal to want to have as big of an audience as possible for you book. You're writing to connect with many, many people. But don't forget focusing on the wrong readers can actually cause you to lose your true audience. In this episode, I explain why...
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...