If you've ever questioned your ability to write a great book because of what someone else said, this episode is especially for you. Our brains want to protect us, so they take that kind of negative comment seriously. But that doesn't mean you have to fall...
Most new authors worry they won't have enough to say. But it doesn't matter if you're writing your first book or you're an experienced author. You can still end up with a manuscript that's too long for the genre you're writing in. If your manuscript turns out...
Nobody likes it, but if you're writing a book, rejection is part of the deal. Rejection is a part of any creative process, and writing a book is no different. People will reject your book idea. They'll reject the possibility that you have what it takes to write...
So many new authors struggle to come up with enough content for their books. But then there are the authors who have more than enough to say. Their content is all good, but they write way too much for one book. In this episode, I share...
Painting yourself as a perfect person in your book is never the way to go. (Unless you actually are perfect, so you know . . . ) No one wants to read about the expert who never faced an obstacle. You don't have to tell all your...
Have you ever wished you had someone to call when you get stuck writing your book? What about someone who can help you figure out how to finally get started writing? A great author coach can provide that essential help, and so much more, so you can...
Just writing enough pages for a book is a huge accomplishment. But when you type those last words, you're not done yet. You can stand out from the amateur authors by revising your way to a great book. In this episode, I tell you how to lower...
Whatever story you have to tell or knowledge you want to share in a book, there's someone waiting for it. But who? Who is that person scrolling through Amazon and searching for what your book has to offer? In this episode, I discuss how you can make...
If you’re publishing with a traditional publisher, you’re going to get feedback from your editor, believe me. But if you’re self-publishing, how do you get feedback on your work? What should you do with the feedback you get? And how do you know what feedback to take seriously...
Every author has been there--right where you are. Sitting at your keyboard, or with a pen in your hand, and wondering when the magic will kick in. Right now, with political instability, conversations on race and social justice (some productive and some not) and the ever-changing COVID-19...