“Nothing is as easy as it looks.” That's Murphy's first law, and it applies to just about anything in life. Whether it's starting a business,...
Better Writing: 2 Ways to Spark Inspiration
You need inspiration to do your best work. When you are inspired, you can get into the zone and produce good work. When you're not inspired, you...
Time Management for Authors
Most of my clients are successful mid-career people who work at a job that isn't writing. So, when they decide to write a book, they've got to fit...
Authors: This is What Imposter Syndrome Looks Like
"Imposter syndrome is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving...
Why authors don’t market their books
"The average book published today is selling less than 300 print copies over its lifetime in the US retail channels." Steve Piersanti said that in...
ChatGPT Dos and Don’ts for Authors
Technology is neither good nor bad, but users make it so. Users always complete the innovation. When he invented the phonograph, Thomas Edison...
Authors: Understanding ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the talk of the town and the internet. It's going to change the way many of us write. But, frankly, there's more hype and hooey than...
What you miss when ChatGPT writes your book
“Well, I guess you'll be out of a job soon!” Bill grinned and clapped me on the shoulder. “I guess people won't need help writing a book anymore....
Advice from the Writing Masters: James Clear
James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. It's one of the best-selling...
6 Reasons Writing a Book is Hard
It's autumn in the South. That means it's college football season, and there are many get-togethers to watch games and spend time with friends. I...