What’s An Elevator Pitch? I never like to assume everyone understands/knows these terms. While it’s a common phrase in some circles, it’s not in others. So, for those who don’t know: Your elevator pitch (in this case) is you “selling” … Continue reading 5 Tips For Your Elevator Pitch
Congratulations! You did it. You actually did it. Has it sunk in yet? You said you were going to write a book, and you wrote a mother trucking book. You poured your heart and energy and God given (or hard … Continue reading 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Launch (Your Book)
That is the question… For some writers, at least. In fact, one of the first questions my clients ask me is, “Should I start a blog?” My response usually is, “Do you want to start a blog?” And no, I’m … Continue reading To Blog, Or Not To Blog?
Can you write a novel in eight weeks? And why on earth would you want to? The answers are inside… Continue reading The 8 Week Novel
First: What’s An ISBN? ISBN = International Standard Book Number. These numbers are created and sold through Bowker Identifier Services. This is the only legitimate source of ISBNs. This assigned, unique 10 or 13 digit number identifies your book to … Continue reading All About ISBNs
You’re Not Going to Like This Post. And I’m not sorry. The good news is, you don’t have to read it, like it, agree with it, or share it. So, there’s the fair warning. If you feel this post is … Continue reading Selective Outrage & Armchair Activism
Can I get a hell, yeah? Yep, writing is harder for us simply because it means more to us. So, how about I give you my four all-time favorite resources for making things a bit easier? The first one is … Continue reading 4 Must Have Resources For Writers
Write. Edit. Publish. Ta-da! End of article! Kidding, I’m kidding. If it were that easy, everyone would be doing it. Sure, in it’s stripped down form, yes, that’s the process. But when you break it alllll down into it’s steps, … Continue reading How To Become An Author
The Catalyst In a recent session with a client regarding his particular journey toward writing, I said the following, Listen, I know this’ll probably sound super flaky, but I really believe in signs. I think they’re everywhere, and they’re trying … Continue reading 7 Signs You’re On Your Path
So, we already experience the collective cringe when… we hear someone misuse two, too, and to, or they’re, there, and their, or… you get the idea. Those are the equivalent to nails-on-a-chalkboard for writers, amiright?? That means I’m not even going to address them. We’re good. Today, I’d rather tackle something that is usually only consciously obvious to English teachers, editors, and seasoned writers. (For the rest of us, it’s more unconsciously noticed) It’s called Adverb Overkill, and it is real, my friends. How do I know? Because I, too, have been cursed with this dreaded addiction from which I … Continue reading Language, Please.
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