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...

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...

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...

Every author needs an elevator pitch. A brief but irresistible description that condenses the spirit of your book into a few sentences. ...

If you are planning to write a nonfiction book, and you’re planning to seek a publishing deal, the first thing you need is a book...

Hybrid publishing: AKA author-assisted publishing, indie publishing, partnership publishing, and co-publishing. It’s an umbrella term for...

Dreaming of a book deal with Penguin Random House, Macmillan, or HarperCollins? You’re not alone. SO not alone. Before you join that long...

Podcasts have become the latest hunting ground for agents and editors to find new voices. Just as long-form journalism has been a place...

A writer’s persona communicates to their audience who they are. It’s not only a chance to give writing a little personality, it is also...