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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Writing A Book
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...
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...
Unlock Your Best Writing by Getting Enough Good Sleep. Here’s How.
If you intend to write a book, getting enough good sleep is essential. We both know that. We also know that you probably aren’t getting enough good...
A Part-Time Author’s Guide To Staying Motivated
Every book project begins with high hopes. Most don’t end in either glory or dramatic frustration. They peter out and end quietly worn down by the...
Quitter’s Day
In 2019, Strava declared the second Friday of January as “Quitter’s Day.” Strava is a fitness tracking and social networking platform for athletes...
Is your book idea ready for prime time?
Do you have an idea for a business book? Just about everybody who reads a business book says to themselves that one time or another, “I should write...
2 Things To Write Before You Write Your Book
A pinch of planning can prevent a pound or two of rewriting. When most people come to me for coaching, they're all charged up and chomping at the...
