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Weekly Tips for Writing & Publishing Your Bestselling Book

Writing is Not Lonely; It’s Social Jan 12, 2025

In the movies, writing is often depicted as a lonely endeavor—picture the solitary author, shut away in a cabin or hunched over a typewriter (e.g., The Shining, Misery).

In reality, writing...

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It’s Story Doula Time  Jan 05, 2025

{A guest Blog from YBB Chief Creative Officer, Jen Tate}

MeiMei and I have been besties for 30 years. We’ve had many a costumed adventure and have ridden life’s roller coaster...

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How to Deliver a Successful TED Talk  Dec 29, 2024

I was thrilled to secure a spot at TEDxBocaRaton in 2024. This is a large and highly-respected TEDx event, with 600-700 attendees, three camera people, and a very professional production...

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Choose Your Words Wisely Dec 22, 2024

I recently came across this writing advice from Mark Twain: “Words like really and very are rarely useful.… Substitute damn every time you’re inclined to write very; your editor...

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Give the Gift of a Legacy This Holiday Season Dec 15, 2024

As the year draws to a close, I find myself thinking less about fleeting material gifts, and more about lasting treasures—gifts that truly matter, legacies that endure not just for today but...

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My “Movie Moments” Method Dec 08, 2024

In Your Bestselling Book, my highly-acclaimed book authoring course for change makers like you, I teach a proprietary method for storytelling that I call the “Movie Moments”...

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Trust your Voice Dec 01, 2024

My beautiful creators. Hear me now, and please take my message to heart.

Your voice is your most powerful gift to the world. 

Your voice is what sets your writing apart from A.I. Slop...

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The ROI of Your Book Nov 24, 2024

I just came across the largest-ever study of business book authors speaking to the return on investment (ROI) of this endeavor. 

And the results are fantastic! Though, as I often tell people,...

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How My TED Talk Evolved Nov 17, 2024

The first draft of my now-viral TED Talk wasn’t great. 

In fact, while I thought it was pretty good, the speaking coach provided to me by the TEDxBocaRaton organizers had a different...

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A Call for Compassion in Dark Times Nov 10, 2024

When I was a child, the four of us would sit around the dinner table every night, eating my mother's incredible home-cooked meals and discussing politics. These lively debates were the heartbeat...

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 I know it’s AI when…. Nov 03, 2024

So, this is how fast generative AI is moving these days.

As I was working on this newsletter about how easily I can recognize it when my coaching clients copy and paste from ChatGPT or Google...

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South Park’s Creators Share Their #1 Storytelling Tip Oct 27, 2024

I just watched this super short clip of a talk given by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to some very surprised students at NYU.

According to these storytelling legends, here is...

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