Success in the world of writing and publishing can be a slippery concept. For many, hitting a bestseller list is the pinnacle of...

Last week, one of my author-clients paid me a most unusual but rather lovely compliment. “I love that you take the light that is my...

Writing a book isn't just about putting words on paper—it's a significant investment in time and money. As you start the journey,...

Although non-fiction books don't follow the classic narrative arc of novels, they still need to take the reader on a journey of...

The water dispenser in our fridge has been leaking for over a week now. Drip, drip, drip. You can imagine that one drip per second adds...

Calling out to business leaders, social activists, change-makers, and sports champions – this one’s for you. Ever thought about writing a...

You’ve written your memoir, you’ve produced your book proposal. Now it’s time to reach out to your chosen literary agents and/or editors....

Let's be brave and tackle what some writers consider to be one of the hardest parts of a book proposal: the Platform & Marketing section....

In my recent blog posts, we’ve looked at what a book proposal is and what agents look for. We’ve discussed the overview and how to gain a...

The day has come. You’ve written, polished, and honed the manuscript for your memoir. Go you! Now it’s time to get that baby out there,...

If you’re pitching your memoir to literary agents, the million-dollar question is this: how do you catch an agent’s eye? Impress the...

You’ve written your memoir. Now what? Finishing your memoir is not the end of the path to publication. You’re going to need a book...

This week I’m launching not one, but two new courses to help writers who are wrestling with their book proposal—whether they’re already...

In this post, I’m extending my discussion with Meredith Sandland & Carl Orsbourn (Delivering the Digital Restaurant: Your Roadmap to the...

In this post, I’m continuing my discussion with Meredith Sandland & Carl Orsbourn, authors of Delivering the Digital Restaurant: Your...

I’ve been blessed to work with some amazing clients who have had great success with their books. They have signed deals with leading...

One of the most rewarding projects I worked on last year was Mickey Rowe’s book, Fearlessly Different. When Mickey approached me, he had...

What with pandemics and such, it’s been a good while since I visited my local bookstore. I continue to spend inordinate amounts of time...

The water dispenser in our fridge has been leaking for over a week now. Drip, drip, drip. You can imagine that one drip per second adds...

Next week, I'm heading out of town to enjoy a Midwest spring break. I'll be lolling in the sunshine by Lake Michigan, enjoying the...