Nothing. That’s right, no matter how great a book you write, it won’t do a thing for you. You must do it all yourself. Here are four things you must...
What Will Your Book Do for You?
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There may be a book inside you. Should it stay there?
You’ve heard the saying, “Everybody has a book inside them.” Well, Shelby Foote, Christopher Hitchens, and many others have added to that as...
My Review of Tiny Experiments
I expected big things from this book. It exceeded my expectations. I’ve lived my life believing that trying things out was the best way to learn if...
Write To Please Your Reader, Not Your Old English Teacher
I love my English teachers! They introduced me to literature and the wide world of reading. They taught me the basics of writing and forced me to...
Nonfiction Authors: How to write books that beat AI
Does the threat of AI make you nervous? Eighty-six percent of the respondents to a UK Society of Authors survey agreed with the statement that...
Dances with Goals: 3 Kinds of Goals You Need to Write a Great Book
“Jerry is the most self-disciplined person I’ve ever known.” That’s what Jerry’s wife says, and everybody who knows Jerry would agree. He checks...
The Parttime-Author’s Guide: Top 5 Things to Avoid
OK, you’re starting on your book. You know it will be challenging because writing isn’t your day job. You’ve also got family and community...
Procrastinate Like a Pro for Creativity and Stress Relief
Everyone seems to think that procrastination is a bad thing. But there are two kinds of procrastination. Psychologists call one “escapism.” That can...
Make Imposter Syndrome Work for You
I have a confession to make. Sometimes, I pretend to be a writer. When I was first working for myself, I used several tricks to get my work done....
Develop Writing Habits That Work for You
Every human being is unique. Authors are human beings. Therefore, every author is unique. One of your challenges is to develop a unique way of...
