This thing called process

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 that make the act seem so fun. From the couch, you can practically feel the endorphins...

Should you include personal stories?

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. People complained that they didn’t care to read about her (the author’s) life events, they just...

See if you can spot your favorite excuse

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 that spring up in your path. It’s all well and good when you’re pumped up and motivated, when...
A cruel sociopath out to destroy your soul

A cruel sociopath out to destroy your soul

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 letter perfect, especially when you’re pretty good at what...
20 things I believe

20 things I believe

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 fools Good things take time The shiny object syndrome will keep you small Don’t quit your...