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5 Questions to Define Your Book’s Audience
You probably wouldn't start writing a book without knowing what it's going to be about. So why would you write a book before you know who your audience is? That'd be like going to the store to buy a Christmas present, but not actually knowing who you'll be giving it...
Should I Traditionally Publish or Self Publish my Book?
You are going to write a book. You are putting your time, energy, and genius into a legacy. Hooray! How will you share your brilliance with the world? Awww man. I just decided to write it. Can't I finish the book before I have to make another decision? Well, you...
Maybe you Shouldn’t Write a Book
No, that wasn't a typo. Not everyone out there should write a book. There are good reasons to pour your heart and soul (and several months of your life) into a manuscript. However, there are also plenty of bad ones. Whether you complete the journey or leave your...
Do I Really Need a Writing Coach?
Two years ago, I brought on a new editing client. There were two authors, and the book had already gone through a content edit so I was hired to fix the grammar and punctuation. Easy peasy. (Unless you've read about my comma obsession). I always read a chapter or so...
Resolutions to Write
Ahhh the new year is upon us. Christmas lights are coming down, tax materials are being collected, and the gym is jam packed with people eager to get a jump on their resolutions and make this their year! Will it be yours? Do you want to get in shape this year? Quit...
How Do You Eat Your Peanut Butter Cups? Repurposing Content for Every Palate
How many ideas do I need to have?!? If you've ever sat down at your desk, taken a look at your To-Do list, and then dropped your head into your hands while muttering "Dear God, why?", you're not alone. As a business owner or solopreneur, you've got enough busy work to...
Don’t Let the Ice Cream Melt: A Case for Outlining
It's a beautiful warm spring day. You pack up a lovely picnic basket filled with gourmet ice cream and your finest bottle of wine. You hop into the car, turn on some tunes, put the sunroof down, and then... sit in your driveway. You don't have the slightest idea...
What Gets you Out of Bed in the Morning?
There's a humorous (but sadly true) definition of "entrepreneur" floating around out there. "An entrepreneur is someone who will work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40." I had no idea how true this was until I started my own business. Sure, I don't punch a clock at...
Warm Fuzzies for Sale
If there's anything I've learned volunteering for an animal rescue, it's how to expertly wield a lint brush. Kidding! I've just embraced the fur as part of my brand. No. What I've actually learned is that when you don't have a tangible product or service to sell, you...
How Dr. Seuss Can Help Your Business
Do you remember when you were a little kid getting ready for bed? You would change into your Spiderman or Wonder Woman pajamas, hop under the covers, and wait for your parents to come tuck you in. They'd come into your room, sit on the edge of your bed and say,...
Write a Book… Do Not Pass Go… Do Not Collect $200
Think you don't need to write a book? Think again. Joe Pulizzi , Content Marketing Evangelist said: "A book is perhaps the ultimate piece of content marketing that can position you or your company as a leading expert in your industry.” Establishing yourself as an...
Put On Your Big Kid Undies and Write
Have you been toying with the idea of writing a book for years? You've got great ideas, expertise in your field, a way with the English language, and quite the sense of humor (if you may say so yourself). Well, if you've ever contemplated tickling the keyboard, you...
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