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It takes BRAVERY to write a book. You need some balls to say, "Listen up, bitches! I've got something to share, and you should pay attention.” So, what if you know you have something to say that could help others, and you want to be brave and get it out there… but you don't know how? Read on to find out more. Read more…
What is the one surprise thing required to write a book? It’s bravery. It takes bravery to stand up and say, "Listen up, bitches. I have something to say, and you should pay attention." So this is my question for you today. Can you be brave? Read more…
Book editors can do a lot for you. They can teach you structure, edit your grammar, and fix your typos. But they CANNOT help with the one big, surprising skill it takes to write a book. Read on to find out more. Read more…
What if you don’t know what you want to write? I mean, you have an idea. But should it be a self-help guide? A memoir? A practical how-to book? A thought-provoking mindset discussion? There are a thousand ways to present your idea. What type of book should YOU write? Read more…
Here are three simple questions to decide if you're READY to invest time and energy into writing a book... or not. (AND be cool with your decision, either way. Happy times ahead.) Read more…
You’re a smart cookie, so you know writing and publishing a book takes a lot of time, energy, and brain power. It’s not a fast win. So is writing a book worth it right now when we’re so busy? We have work to do, families to feed, and episodes of Ted Lasso to rewatch. Read more…
Recently, we talked about the six reasons writing a book is worth it. And each point was so reasonable and sensible. But there is a secret reason why you should write a book. Because frankly, us humans are not always reasonable and sensible. Read more…
You want to write a book, but there are a million other things you want to do. And watching the Barbie movie on Prime is only one of the things that seems easier than writing. So, why should you write a book? Why is it worth it? Here are six reasons you should write a book. Read more…
The number one time waster when writing a book is assuming you know how to do it. It’s great to be positive, but you set yourself up to waste a whole bunch of time and frustration when you massively underestimate the task. Writing is not the same as writing a book. So don't waste your time diving in blind, trying, screwing up, and being disappointed and frustrated. Study how to write a book. Read more…
If you want to share your message in a book and a business, get inspired by following other author-entrepreneurs and seeing how they write about their work on social media. Below are seven fun author entrepreneurs to follow on Facebook for inspiration, education, and more than a few laughs. Read more…
Take THE LAZY WAY into writing your book by using a plan. What’s that, you say? You don’t have a plan, you say? Of course not! Why would you when you’ve never done it before. So, borrow a plan from someone who knows how to write a book. It’s gloriously lazy! Read more…
“Where do I even start writing a book?” Have you thought this? If so, I made The Ultimate Writing Kickstart Quiz for you. It’s a personalized roadmap to uncover your ideal next step to finally write (and finish!) your self-help or business book with a strategy tailored just for you. Read more…
You guys!!!! Look what happened! The incredible author (and my friend!) Arleigh Jacobs included me and the rest of our critique group in her new book's dedication. Because together, we’ve done something magical which you can do too: Find someone who can make you a better writer. Read more…
Is your book idea any good? I honestly don’t know. Because I don’t know your idea. But I do know how you can find out, and—hip hip hooray—it only involves two simple steps. Read more…
Do you want to write your book but you’re not actually making any progress? (Or as much as you wished?) Maybe you feel overwhelmed at the thought of it. Perhaps you sense you need help, but you’re not sure what TYPE of help. Do I need an editor? Or a ghostwriter? Should I take a writing course? What the hell is a book coach? I have an answer for you. Read more…
What if your life is NOT interesting? What if you’re kind of a bore? You want to write a book because you have something interesting to share about your work, a technique or methodology, or whatever, but it’s THE THING that’s interesting, not you. So how do you write a book without talking about you? Read more…
Worried you’re not enough of an expert to write your book? That’s okay. You don’t need to be the annoying expert who knows it all. There’s another—far more effective—approach you can take when talking to readers. So, let’s talk about why being an expert doesn't (always) matter when writing a book. Read more…
I know you. You are NOT the next star of Desperate Housewives. Or a Kardashian in the making. You ain’t sitting around thinking, Meeeeeeee! Everyone look at me! Listen to me! I’m so great! Yet… you DO want to share a bit of your story. You have something to say that you think might help others. So, how do you write a book that talks about your experiences without sounding whiny, self-indulgent, or braggy? Read more…
What if you don’t know what you want to write? I mean, you have an idea. But should it be a self-help guide? A memoir? A practical how-to book? A thought-provoking mindset discussion? There are a thousand ways to present your idea. What type of book should YOU write? Read more…
You have an idea for a book, but something’s stopping you from sitting down and writing the damn thing. So, how do you get inspired to write? How do you become one with the muse and channel your inner voice and, y’know, get all inspired like a “real writer?” You immerse yourself in your subject. Read more…
