Nothing but the Words

In the first of a 3-part series, What Successful Authors Know, you'll discover a foundation of good book writing that too many aspiring authors resist.  While many new writers fight against it, most …

If you're like most humans,  you get angry when you or someone you care about is mistreated. You get angry about the injustices in the world. You get angry for valid reasons, and some of the topics t…

What do you do when someone criticizes your writing? How do you react when someone says your idea for a book isn't that great or when someone leaves you a negative review on Amazon? When you have a h…

You can do all the prepping and planning, but sitting down to write your book can still be scary. It doesn't matter if you're writing a novel, a memoir, or a personal or professional development book…

Promoting your book is a long game--at least it should be. You can start marketing your book well before it's published. But even if you didn't, it's never too late to start, and you can keep telling…

Discover 6 simple ways to attract more readers before and after you launch your book. Your book launch is important--and it's just one small moment in the lifespan of your book.  With these strategie…

You can have the best book idea in the world. You can have a fantastic outline and plenty of time to write--and you can still not quite be ready to write your book. In this episode, discover four sig…

Writing a book can feel like a struggle, especially when you're convinced you're not good at it. The good news: Everyone who wants to write a book has a writing superpower. You just have to uncover a…

When you think of writing a whole book does it feel like a huge task? Lots of would-be authors get stuck at the start because the process seems overwhelming. Those thoughts are normal, but they don't…

Yes, writing can be, and often is, a solitary activity. But even the most introverted among us can benefit from writing with other people in a structured environment. This isn't the same as workshopp…

There's nothing quite like the feeling of writing when you're totally inspired and the words just seem to flow. That's every writer's dream. But what happens when it's time to write your book, and yo…

There's more than one way to write your book. Trying to fit your writing into someone else's schedule and process can make writing your book seem impossible. You need to write your way. Answer the th…

Do you ever question whether or not you have the creativity to write a whole book? Our culture is rife with myths about creativity and who's lucky enough to have it. There seems to be some kind of se…

Even if you're writing your very first book, you bring experience to the process. You have experience as a reader.  Over the years, you've absorbed a lot of what makes some books work and what causes…

Everyone's pushing you to finish strong with your goals at the end of the year, and that includes your book. It can feel like a lot of pressure, and if you're not careful, it can make you feel like a…

Do your readers speak your language? By the time they finish reading your book, they will. In this episode, discover how creating a unique vocabulary can help your readers get more value from your bo…

Have you ever looked at a book cover that made you absolutely sure you didn't want the book? Maybe you didn't know why, but you knew the book wasn't for you. Sometimes, a bad book cover can cause rea…

Great writers study and practice writing for many years to get that good. So how can you write a great book the first time around? It's not as hard as some people want you to think. (You don't have t…

It seems like everyone around you is finishing their books, and you're still trying to figure out how to get yours written. You're not alone. In fact, most people who want to write a book never will.…

How confident are you in  your ability to write a phenomenal book that does what you want it to do in the world? If you're like most authors, a lack of confidence can show up at any time and stop you…