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I’ve encouraged you to overcome overwhelm about the idea of writing a book by taking time to imagine what that book might look like. But… how? How can you picture your book idea as real, when you don’t even know what it should be yet? When it feels timid and confused and fuzzy around the edges. Where do you start with your book idea? Read more…
Do you want to write a book, but just the idea of it feels overwhelming? For some reason, the pull to write a book won’t go away, but you can’t even imagine how to make it happen? Well, my friend, THAT is the number one reason writing a book feels overwhelming. You can’t imagine it. Read more…
Prince Harry released his instant best-selling memoir Spare. And guess what… he used a ghostwriter to pen the thing. Which made a bunch of folks ask: What is a ghostwriter? Is having one a good thing? A bad thing? A spoiled brat thing? Does it “count” as writing your own book when you use a ghostwriter? Is ghostwriting cheating?! Read more…
My personal writing project is not going so great. I show up like a boss for everyone else, I put my all into serving my clients, I do all the things for them. But for ME? I got nada. So how do you write when you put everyone else first? Read more…
Please don’t be pressured into setting overly-ambitious goals for writing or anything else (unless you want to). Big goals can be motivating at times, but sometimes it’s enough just to point your feet in the right direction. That is how you keep going, with—or without—motivation. Read more…
If you want to write an incredible, touching, meaningful, impactful, entertaining book, then learn from the pros. Read great books and pay attention to how they structure their content, speak to you, and engage your attention. I guarantee your writing will improve from reading excellent examples. And behold! Here are five examples for you. Read more…
So, you have an idea for a book. It’s been in the back of your mind for a while, forming, growing, and getting harder to ignore. But how do you know if your book idea is good enough? Read more…
Why should you write a business, self-help, or personal development book? What makes it a good idea? I’m glad you asked! Here are seven reasons to write a book (really friggin’ good ones), and one BIG reason you shouldn’t. Read more…
Maybe you shouldn’t write a book. Sure, everyone’s always said you should, and yes, you’ve dreamed of it forever. But maybe your idea sucks. Your style is probably boring. And did you know you always get commas wrong? Clearly, you’re just not a good enough writer—or human being. If you’ve tried to write a book and don’t have much (anything?) to show for it then you’ve probably had some of these thoughts bouncing around your noggin. So, should you write a book? Read more…
I love a good book or TV show recommendation. So much better than spending an hour scrolling through Netflix and still moaning “there’s nothing to watch!” So, this week I’m sharing what I’m reading and watching (both fiction and non-fiction), and what I think is cool. Read more…
The best way to understand others is to hear their stories. You see, books are teeny, tiny empathy machines. And god, does this world need empathy. We need to understand each other if we're ever going to improve anything. That's why stories matter. It's why YOUR story matters. As a thank you for being here, I want to share one of MY stories with you. 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…
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…
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…
Now that I’m the weird pig lady who snuggles a pet mini pig, I’m going to relate all my writing lessons back to piggies… If you tried writing, got in the swing of it for a bit, then stumbled and quit, my pet pig has a life and writing lesson for you. Read more…
Many of us have this mental image of the stoic writer sitting alone at their desk, purging their inner thoughts onto the page, privately bleeding their soul out until they forge the right words into existence. But does writing have to be a lonely, sad experience? I don't think so. There is another way that pulls you out of the lonely slump. Read more…
When your writing schedule doesn’t work, when you consistently fail to write like you planned, don’t take it personally. It is not personal. It is procedural. You need to experiment with the process. Read more…
This is it! You planned this time, you protected the space in your schedule, and now you’re ready, coffee in hand, laptop good to go. You are finally going to write your book. But how the hell do you start? Use these writing prompts to get started on your book. Read more…
Recently I talked about the most unsexy, boring writing advice ever: schedule your writing time. And how scheduling is essential if you want to write a book, so you may as well make it your bitch. BUT… scheduling is completely pointless if you don’t protect your scheduled time. Read more…
Here it is, my most honest writing tip: If you want to write, schedule it. But how do you schedule writing time so it actually works and you don’t rebel against it? There are two angles, plus one VITAL thing to remember. Read more…
