Every business is in the storytelling business.   What do you think of when you see this image? Naturally, it’s an ad for Lavazza coffee....

This morning, I had a realization that smacked me upside the head.   I have lived half of my adult life in countries other than the one I...

In ghostwriting, we often think about capturing a single voice—whether it’s a high-profile executive or a passionate entrepreneur. But...

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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...

I see you, aspiring authors. You’ve got an incredible story—maybe it’s about riding on the back of a shark from Alaska to Hawaii. Sounds...

This week, I’m offering the 5 worst pieces of advice a memoir writer can follow if they want to land a publishing deal. #1. Think of your...

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...

The third day of the antitrust trial over the sale of Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House offers a fascinating glimpse into the...

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

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