Word Magic
Are you struggling to write a book? I work with self-publishing authors every day. Their biggest challenges: failing to answer the why? question, and over-thinking the process. This leads to procrastination and self-doubt. Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, your writing process will go more smoothly if you write your blurb (book description) first. Although you’ll rework your book’s blurb … Read more
Does this sound like you? “I want to write a novel, but I don’t have any time. What do I do with all these ideas in my head?” Writers are shocked when I say that they’re in the perfect situation to kick off their career as a novelist. Many famous novelists wrote their first novels despite having day jobs. We … Read more
Do you wish you could be a fiction author? One of my coaching students, Mia, wanted to write fiction, but she recently went back to work full-time. “I wish I could write a novel,” she said, “but I don’t have time. There’s work, and my freelancing side hustle. My son’s only a toddler.” Your life will change, BUT… I know … Read more
I’ve received several reader questions about blogging. One reader said that he hadn’t posted to his blog in a year because blogging’s too difficult. Another reader, a self-publishing author, wants to create a blog to market his books, but “doesn’t know what to write.” Blogging made simple: create I love this Flannery O’Connor quote: “I write because I don’t know … Read more
Do you wish you could be more organized and productive? If you’re feeling stressed and disorganized, Trello can help. By the way — the app is free for basic use, and it’s a wonderful tool for writers. Think of it as an electronic bulletin board, or whiteboard. Trello lessens stress and helps you to be more productive As a writer, … Read more