Nothing but the Words

Every great book deserves a great introduction to the world.  In this episode, we'll cover 10 lessons from a successful book launch party. Don't underestimate the value of this event. While it can an…

It can be intimidating to write a book when some super author seems to already dominate the category. In this episode, discover why another book's success in your category can actually make it easier…

The biggest reason most people who want to write a book never do: they quit every time it feels hard. In this episode, I share a simple change in your thinking that can help you get through those mom…

As you probably know, wanting to write a book and actually feeling ready to write it aren't the same thing. In this episode, I share the clear signs you're ready to write your book--and how to get re…

Sometimes the hard part of writing your book is reliving your painful stories. If you're writing a memoir,  you'll likely have to write about some difficult moments. Even if you're writing a personal…

Self-publishing is a fantastic option for most new authors. But there are some crucial lessons all authors can learn from the world of traditional publishing. In this episode, discover what my tradit…

Every year, thousands of authors write a book, publish it, and do absolutely nothing with it.  That doesn't have to happen to you. In this episode, discover why you  need  to craft a vision for your …

Your teachers meant well when they taught you the rules of formal academic writing. But many of those rules don't apply when it comes to writing your book. In fact, following them can make your book …

You want to write a book, but sometimes, you feel like you just can't do it. The doubts creep in and you start to wonder if your book can possibly be good enough. Is your writing strong enough? Are t…

Everyone who wants to write a great book, should go for it. And you should do it knowing you're creating value for your readers. In this episode, you'll discover the 3 types of books that can make re…

Writing a book is a significant investment of your time, energy, and knowledge. And you want some kind of return on that investment. But only you can decide what makes your book successful. What matt…

If you don't catch your readers' attention on the first page of your book, in the first paragraph, you're in trouble. Luckily, grabbing them from the very beginning isn't hard to do with these 4 prov…

As a self-published author, you have more options available to you than ever. You can publish your book in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and/or audio versions. But do you need them all? And which are …

Not everyone feels called to write a memoir, but if you do, it's perfectly normal to wonder whether or not you have enough of a story for a whole book. (Hint: everyone does if you know how to find it…

Every author faces doubts along the way. But successful authors all have one thing in  common. They know how to commit to their book and keep coming back to it until it's done--in spite of the doubts…

Who are your favorite authors? And what do you love about their books? It can be dangerous--even paralyzing--to compare your book to theirs. But there's also power in comparison. In this episode, dis…

Telling a story is more than just writing down the facts. In this episode, we explore how you can put the reader in the place you were in when your story (or the story you're writing about) happened.…

Family, friends, job, business, social life! You have so much on your plate. And sometimes, you're just too tired to write. Unfortunately, those are also the times when you might really need to write…

Does it really make a difference where you write you book? It absolutely does. In this episode, we dive into how you can create a space that supports your writing--even when it feels like there's no …

It's completely normal to want to find as many readers as possible for you book. You're writing to reach people. But focusing on the wrong potential readers can actually cost you in the long run. In …