When clients come to me for the first time, they usually have a pretty good idea of what they want to write about. Normally, they haven’t done much...
Writing A Book
How short should your book be?
That’s not a typo. I know that when most people talk or think about a “standard business book,” they ask how long it should be. And, in that case,...
3 Reasons Why You Think Writing a Book is Easier for Other People
“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,...
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...
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...
Ten years from now, when someone picks up your book …
Ten years from now, when someone picks up your book, what will they think of you? The woman on the other end of the phone line paused for a long...
3 Ways to Master the Transition from Writing a Blog to Writing a Book
Atomic Habits is one of the most successful nonfiction books of all time. Before he wrote the book, James Clear wrote a stupendously successful...
6 Rules to Help You Keep Moving Forward
So far, so good. You've got a solid idea for a book, and you've taken the time to plan it well. Now comes the “doing” part. Planning is good....
Authors: Numbers You Should Know and What They Mean
If you’re an author you’re probably aware of some important numbers. You probably track your word count. You may know the number of days until your...