I’m not writing. I’m not even letting myself write for the next two months. I just launched my seventeenth book at the end of last year, so not even a month ago. While knowing the steps to take for writing and launching a book gets easier, doing the work itself does not. So I’m forcing myself to not write for ... read more
Do you have a plan for your writing this year?
There are a lot of sayings around planning. And you hear a lot of them this time of year. There’s definitely some truth to that. But most of us don’t have lives that will stand up to a rigid schedule. And forcing ourselves to spend two hours at the keyboard each day will likely cause some internal rebellion if you ... read more
Story Structure: what’s the brain got to do with it?
Brain Science: Getting story structure right Part of what makes storytelling so magical is that the brain is a willing and active participant. And this applies to fiction and nonfiction works. And when you tap into these techniques properly, it makes your book unputdownable. #BrainGoals Let’s talk about brains. Our ... read more
When should you put a new cover on your book?
There can be a lot of expenses when you are launching a book, especially at the beginning of your writing career when you don’t have the royalties coming into to cover the costs. You can swap with other writers for editing, format using free tools that are available, and you don’t have to advertise. But obviously, you ... read more
On the PodCast: You need a book
Such a fun time as Jen and Jenn from the Faith-Filled Entrepreneur talk about why you need a book and how writing a book can open so many doors for consultants, coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. It's not as hard as you think, and you could be leaving money on the table without it. Listen here: ... read more
