How To Choose Your Book Topic
A lot of you have many ideas and a lot of desire to write and publish your book, but can’t quite get it done. So, I want to talk about some of the basics of getting your books started and finished. The first thing I do when I’m working with a client, whether it’s one […]
What Software Do You Need To Write Your Book?
What software do you need to write your book? This is a question that someone asked me recently during a sales conversation. So, I want to address it — because I figure if somebody brings that up when we’re talking about working together, that’s a question a lot of you folks have as well. As […]
More About Working With A Book Editor
Today I want to talk more about book editing, especially how to choose the right editor for your book. Also, I want to explain some of the types of editors there are. The first temptation that a lot of people have is choosing an editor based on the price. Some people, whether it’s from a […]
What To Do About “Writer’s Block”
A lot of my clients come to me — whether it’s at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of their writing process — and they say, “I have writer’s block. I don’t know what to write about. I can’t write.” I’m going to give you some tips today for when that happens. […]
5 Ways To Get Publicity For Your Book
Publishing a book doesn’t guarantee success, so let’s talk about five ways to get publicity for your book. Whether you’re writing your book, thinking about writing a book, you just finished writing a book and you’re in the publishing process, or you’ve written your book and had it published by either a traditional publisher or […]
The Right Kind Of Writing Is More Important Than The Quantity Of It!
A lot of people think with content marketing, you just have to churn out a bunch of content. Basically, get it out there, get it out there, get it out there. And I’m not going to say there is no value to consistently getting content out there. But it’s important to use the right words…and […]
How Often Should You Send Out A Newsletter?
A lot of folks I work with, whether I’m writing for them or coaching them through their writing, ask me about schedules. For example, how often should you send a newsletter? Many experts say send out a newsletter once a week. I’ll be honest, I don’t always do that. I prefer sending a newsletter out […]
Why Writing A Book Is A Better Use Of Your Time Than Yet Another “Invisible” Facebook Post
I was an early adopter of Facebook; I signed up in November 2005 when an .edu address was required for an account. To say Facebook has exploded since then is an understatement. But things have changed dramatically, and now Facebook business pages, groups and personal profiles are getting fewer views than ever before. A […]
3 Questions You Must Answer Before Writing Your Business Book
The term “authorpreneur” has become more common recently. Many entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, attorneys, psychologists, and other experts are grabbing on to this trend. Writing and publishing a book (whether through a traditional publishing contract or by self-publishing) is a great way to stand out as an expert in your field. But without a good plan […]
4 Questions To Ask Before Hiring An Editor For Your Business
No matter what type of business you have, a qualified editor is one of the best investments you can make. Even experienced writers make critical mistakes when creating everything from about pages to grant applications to books. A trained eye can save you and your company from publishing embarrassing mistakes. The saying, you have to […]
