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Don’t Just Set it and Forget it
Confession time. I love infomercials. Like seriously love them. Sometimes, my dad and I will sit around for hours watching all the cool "As Seen on TV" products. I may have even purchased a few in my day. Yep, I had the Perfect Pancake maker (although I believe that's...
No One Cares About You (Or Your Products)
OMG, Sheryl. That's so mean! Don't worry, I didn't mean it that way. I'm sure you have family, friends, and possibly a furry creature or two that loves you. When I say that no one cares about you, I'm talking about in business. That's not much better. Fair enough....
Traditional vs Self Publishing
One of the most common questions I get as a book coach is "What's the difference between Traditional and Self Publishing... and which one is right for me?" The following is adapted from my forthcoming book Book Writing for Busy People. Pre-order your copy today....
What’s Your Why?
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book "Book Writing for Busy People." Learn more at www.bookwritingforbusypeople.com. Writing a book is hard. Wait... why am I telling you this? Because if you think that you're going to sit down at your computer one...
Understanding your Audience
The following piece is an excerpt from my new book Once Upon a Bottom Line: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling in Sales. The book is now available at www.onceuponabottomline.com. Before you set out to write your first word, you'll have to answer an all-important...
Cause Marketing to Improve your Business and the Community
Ever wonder how you can improve your business and the community at the same time? The answer is Cause Marketing. The following is an excerpt from my forthcoming book Once Upon a Bottom Line: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling in Sales. Take your business owner hat...
The Power of Storytelling in Business
The following is an excerpt from my new book "Once Upon a Bottom Line: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling in Sales." Do you remember when you were a little kid? You'd get ready to go to sleep, dress in your favorite superhero pajamas, snuggle into bed and pull the...
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...
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