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✍️ Tandem Services Coaching and Editing: Five things your editor wishes you’d done first
Five things to do before you send your manuscript to an editor, why Amazon categories deserve more thought than a dropdown, and what’s really happenin
✍️ Tandem Services Coaching and Editing: Your heroine is lying to herself (and that’s good news)
Why your heroine’s Story Goal and Internal Goal are two different things, and how the Lie connects them. Plus the 2026 mid-year indie author survey an
✍️ Tandem Services Coaching and Editing: The Scam Emails Targeting Authors Right Now
Empowering you to write the stories of your heart and increasing your impact with a book. Hello Reader, Helpful information for your writing career each month In this issue: Craft: POV: Getting Under Their Skin Career: Audiobook Narration. It’s What’s Next for Your Book. Meet Todd Eflin Commerce: The Scammers Are Reading Your Author Bio Too Kudos!: Bill Newgent’s release In case you noticed, yes there was no Insider Update last month. I decided to take a week’s vacation and never got the…
On the Podcast: Book Publishing Budget Tips Every Author Should Know
Featuring Insights from Jennifer Crosswhite Show Notes: Publishing a book has never been more accessible—but that doesn’t mean it’s free. In this thoughtful conversation, Jennifer Crosswhite and her co-host explore the real…
On the Podcast: The Best Platform to Self-Publish Your Book
Show Notes: Understanding Self-Publishing Platforms Without the Overwhelm The world of self-publishing changes constantly. Platforms update features, pricing models shift, distribution evolves, and authors are left trying to figure out which tools…
✍️ Tandem Services Coaching and Editing: Your characters are boring. Here’s how to fix that.
Empowering you to write the stories of your heart and increasing your impact with a book. Hello Reader, Helpful information for your writing career each month In this issue: Craft: Character Building Career: Why I Decline. An article by my agent, Bob Hostetler, on why he declines projects. Career: Your writing struggles might not be what you think Commerce: Your mail service provider. Is it time to switch? Kudos!: New releases (Dominique Powell) Craft: Character Building Every good story…
On the Podcast: Answering Self-Publishing Questions
Show Notes Self-Publishing Success: What Authors Need to Know Self-publishing has opened doors for authors like never before—but it also comes with questions, challenges, and yes… even stigma. In this conversation featuring…
On the Podcast: From the Page to the Stage
Show Notes: How Authors Can Take Their Message Beyond the Page If you’ve ever thought your book was the final destination of your message—think again. In this conversation featuring Jennifer Crosswhite, we…
On the Podcast: Mastering the Art of Memorable Speaking Engagements
Show Notes Storytelling for Public Speaking: How Authors Can Captivate, Connect, and Convert As authors and entrepreneurs, your message doesn’t stop at the page—it comes to life when you speak it. In…
On the Podcast: Considerations Before Writing Under a Pen Name
Show Notes: Pen Names, Pseudonyms & Author Strategy Technology hiccups aside, this conversation quickly turned into a powerful and practical discussion about one of the most intriguing topics in the writing world:…
On the Podcast: How to Choose a Pen Name That Works for Your Author Brand
Show Notes Choosing a pen name (or pseudonym) is more than just picking something that sounds good—it’s a strategic decision that can impact your branding, discoverability, and long-term success as an author….
Marketing Your Book with a Pen Name: What Every Author Needs to Know
Originally recorded as part of a live discussion, this conversation dives into a topic many authors quietly wrestle with—how to market your book when you’re writing under a pen name. Whether you’re…
Craft: Why Readers Love it When You Torture Your Characters
Turning Up the Heat: Stakes and Sympathy Memorable characters are the most important elements in your story. Compelling characters can carry readers through even the most complex (or so-so) plot—readers will keep…
✍️ Tandem Services Coaching and Editing: Why readers love it when you torture your characters
Empowering you to write the stories of your heart and increasing your impact with a book. Hello Reader, Helpful information for your writing career each month In this issue: Craft: Turning Up the Heat: Stakes and Sympathy Career: Jane Friedman on authors and AI. Get the real scoop. Kudos!: New releases (Rubina) Turning Up the Heat: Stakes and Sympathy Memorable characters are the most important elements in your story. Compelling characters can carry readers through even the most complex (or…
On the Podcast: Writing a book
Show Notes How to Turn Your Ideas Into a Published Book (Even If You’re Not a Writer) Have you ever thought about writing a book—but felt completely overwhelmed by where to start?…
