I realize, after talking to a number of folks who want to write what they describe as a business memoir–what they really want to do is include a lot of…
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When I came out of grad school, writers had to bank on traditional publishing houses to choose them for a sense of worth and/or credibility. You could self-publish—it was called…
I have a problem. This problem has gotten big enough that I’ve decided I need a solution. Oh, sure, I’ve been aware of this issue for a good long while,…
August 15, 2023. That’s the official publication date of Calm the Chaos by parenting expert Dayna Abraham. Now, that might not mean much, particularly if you’re not the target audience for this…
Each Friday, Simon and Schuster sends out a promo email advertising temporarily discounted books. You can snag great Kindle reads for a couple of dollars. If you’re not on their…
I bring this post back every few years, usually after a worry-filled conversation I’ve had with a friend or client. Sometimes one of these nice people need the reminder that worry is an utter waste of time, sometimes it’s me. I…
I view stories, particularly the personal kind, with three sets of eyes. First, the eyes of a human who is deeply moved by the capacity of the human soul to…
I once had a conversation with an actor who wanted to write a book about public speaking. I’ll call her Gloria, even though that’s not her name. Gloria had figured…
Can I ask you a question? Why do you want to write a book? Seriously, do you even know? What’s your purpose for doing so? • To create a beautiful…
I hate asking for help. I really do. And many of my clients have felt that way too. Until they recognized that writing a book on their own was harder…
