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Weekly Tips for Writing & Publishing Your Bestselling Book
“People suck at following advice. Even the most effective people in the world are often terrible at it.” - Tim Ferris blog post, February 2024.
He goes on:
“There are at...
I was thrilled to read this Wall Street Journal article a few weeks ago, announcing a New Kid on the old Publishing Block: Author's Equity.
The publishing company will pay $0 upfront – so no...
Last week, I talked about the financial and career benefits of writing a book to build your personal brand.
This week, I want to emphasize all the other reasons there are to embark on the process.
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Publishing a book is good business.
According to research from the Rain Consulting Group:
- 95% of business owners who have published a book say that it has helped them get more leads
- 50% say their...
With the constant distractions of our devices, many of us find ourselves feeling that we don't have time to read – even if we were avid readers when we were younger.
The truth is, there are...
People often get intimidated at the prospect of writing a book, thinking, "Books are big. I've never written anything that long before."
But I'll let you in on a little secret: A good book...
In last week's newsletter, I lambasted MovableType for claiming that its AI can write you an even semi-decent book in 15 minutes.
Only you can share your stories and wisdom.
And... AI also can be...
I almost vomited when I got an email announcing that, with a mere prompt, click, and payment, MovableType will "compile a high-quality first draft of your book (over 35,000 words, 150+ pages) in...
Writing a book is a powerful way to build your brand, but the time commitment involved might feel overwhelming.
Well, I have great news for you!
You may not be as far away from holding your book in...
In 8th grade, my good friend Rachel and I wrote this song as we worked together on a class project:
Cooperation, it's in our blood
Cooperation, we won't stop til we're done
Cooperation, it takes...
Since 2015, I've been a paid contributor to Forbes. My "swim lane," as developed by me and my editor at the time, Christina Vuleta, is "aligning your career with your life purpose."
Studies show...
At 50, I finally stepped into my power.
Because this past year, the year I turned 50, is the year when I launched my online course to teach aspiring authors how to write and publish your nonfiction...
