I write about the Imposter Syndrome all the time because it’s the single biggest issue many of my clients have. It’s what keeps them from starting their book, finishing it,…
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Years ago, I pitched my memoir to an agent at a famous writers’ retreat. Big time agents basically trawled the place looking for up and coming talent, which was one…
Have you ever watched a professional runner run? Looks so easy, doesn’t it? They’ve all got that half smile playing across their face, that healthy sheen, those long, fluid strides…
I got this note from one of my clients recently: I was reading some reviews on Amazon associated with books on my topic and some of the reviews were awful….
Any time you switch up your routine or form new habits–which is pretty much what needs to happen before starting a book project–you’ve got to overcome all sorts of obstacles…
If you’ve ever received editorial feedback before, then you know it can be “challenging”. I mean, it’s not easy to accept that what you’ve got down on the page isn’t…
I’m going to keep things short and sweet today. So I give you twenty things that I believe, particularly about business and writing: Burning bridges and boats is for…
I got an email the other day in response to my post on author platforms. Anything out there on how to build a platform? email lists, followings? I have no…
I speak at seminars about getting non-fiction books published. I’m often asked about the average advances authors get from major publishing houses and the average time it takes to write…
I’ve been having the same conversation a lot lately. It goes something like this: A nice professional has gone to the trouble of crafting a book proposal, honing a query…
