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...
In this interview with my coaching client Angela Raspass, author of Your Next Chapter, you'll discover what it's really like to write and publish your first book. Angela shares: how she got past writer's block why she chose to work with an author coach and how...
If you're not sure you have the right book idea or you want to write a book but have no idea what to write about, turn to your gifts. You have a unique combination of gifts, given only to you. In this episode, you'll discover how to...
Writing a book is easier said than done with so much going on in the world. You're excited to get your book out to the world. And you probably want to know how long it should take you to write it. In this episode, find out what factors...
If you've been wanting to write a book for some time but you haven't, something isn't working. If you've started your book but, for whatever reason, you haven't finished writing it, something isn't working. In this episode I break down how to recognize when things have gotten...
No matter how much of your time and effort you pour into your book, talking about it can be difficult. You don't want to seem salesy or self-centered. You don't want to give away too much too soon. You don't want to get it wrong. But it's important to...
In this episode, discover how to write a book that will position you as a thought leader. Being an expert on your topic is a great start, but becoming a thought leader requires something more. Several of my clients have written books that separate them from the...