How to write a book when you’re nutty

I wanted to share with you a 10-minute Masterclass I ran a month or two back for those who registered for one of my book-writing webinars. I got tons of comments about just how helpful it was, thus me finally getting around to presenting it to you here. I would have...

A pernicious myth that needs to be killt

OK. It’s time to dispel with a myth, one that’s going to cause you a number of problems if you persist in buying into it. Book promotion, as much as we’d all like to believe otherwise, is the job of the author. You heard me right. Now let me...
Can I charge more if I have a book?

Can I charge more if I have a book?

The other day, I was talking to a student enrolled in the Influential Author Formula. She asked, “Can I charge more money if I have a book?” God, I love this question, which is why I’m going to share my answer right here. Let’s come at this from two angles. If you’re...
When you just don’t feel like it…

When you just don’t feel like it…

I thought I’d bring this post back because it’s even more relevant than ever, thanks to pandemic fatigue. You know what I’m talking about, that sense that doing ANYTHING seems so…utterly pointless. And yet, we need to keep forging ahead because...
My favorite fives

My favorite fives

Long ago, the private high school my daughter attended had a wonderful tradition. At the beginning of summer, they’d mail a reading list–a compilation of each teacher’s favorite books–to the house. Now, I’m sure the design was to...