How to Get Out of Your Own Way
Everyone has their share of doubts. Sometimes these doubts reside in our minds. Despite the odds being in our favor for success in an endeavor, we question our ability and…
The Author’s Journey
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When You Should Say “No” to a Project
When the call comes in for a book deal, collaboration, writing project, speaking event, or any opportunity to publish or elevate your author journey, why would you say ‘no ’?…
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How Writing Can Change Your Life
Everyone has a story about a life-changing book. Something they opened at the right time and in that reading, everything changed. Fiction or non-fiction, adult or youth genre, it happens…
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Is It Worth an Author’s Time to Guest Post?
Time is precious. If you’re an author, you know how true this statement is. You work for free for hours, months, and years, until hopefully someone decides your product is…
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Stress-Free Negotiating
Negotiating is essential in any writing agreement. A book contract, freelance gig, and all publishing projects should include a formal agreement, ensuring both parties fully understand the expectations and outcomes….
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How to Choose the “Write” Coach for You
Coaching is a fast-growing occupation, and there are numerous coaches to choose from in all industries. This can be a challenge for anyone seeking to invest time and money in…
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How to Promote Your Book on a Budget
If you believe getting your book published makes you wealthy, then think again. Whether traditionally published or self-published, authors rarely achieve overnight success. Of course, there are exceptions to the…
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The Author’s Guide to Doing Things Differently Along the Publishing Path.
Social media and publicity are integral to building an author’s platform. But is that true? Now, I know my publicist, editor, podcaster, and author friends are cringing at the suggestion….
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Prioritizing the Joy of Writing Over Everything Else
It seems everywhere you turn, there are expectations heaped upon you. Those from family, friends, colleagues, and community, and you also have high expectations heaped on yourself to be better,…
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Author’s Journey: How to Find a Good Lawyer, and Why an Author Might Need One
I once had a colleague who was terrified of lawyers. She believed that they heralded bad news whenever one came into the organization. I should’ve asked her what she thought…
