Category: Resources

How Badly Do You Want to Become an Author?

Many opportunities arise that afford aspiring authors the chance to drop the world “aspiring” and replace it with “published.” That’s right–to become published authors–or, simply, authors. The problem is that most aspiring authors don’t jump at those opportunities. Why? More often than not, writers live in a lack consciousness. They say, “I can’t go to [...]

Wednesday October 26th, 2011 in Author Coaching, Resources | No Comments »

Looking for a Retreat to Inspire Your Writing?

I’ve recently received several emails asking me when I might be teaching a workshop or teleseminar. My schedule’s been a bit crazy this past year, but I’ll have more time this coming school year to schedule both teleseminars and local retreats. Or, if you want to hire me to come to your neck of the [...]

Tuesday August 16th, 2011 in Resources | No Comments »

Anyone Can Write a Short Book…and Publish It…Fast!

Did you think I disappeared? Did you think I simply forgot to write a blog post on Monday and possibly today, too? Nope. I’ve been busy. (Again.) As of today, I have sent off three short books to the printer, www.360DigitalBooks.com. I have upgraded my self-publishing activities from a booklet press and will now have [...]

For Grammatically Correct Writing, Don't Write as You Speak

I have been accused of being an old-fashioned editor. I edit or correct grammar and punctuation the way I’ve always done it—the way I learned grammar long ago in high school. I also typically follow the AP Stylebook I had to use in college as a magazine journalism major.  I do, however, pull out other [...]

Sunday March 28th, 2010 in Editing, Resources, Writing Tips | No Comments »

To Write Your Book and Get it Published, Build Your Platform NOW!

I just returned from speaking and working as a “book doctor” at the San Francisco Writers Conference. I’ve attended or worked as a volunteer at this particular conference for six years! This was my first year as a presenter. If I could pass along just one bit of information I heard stressed over and over [...]