(opens in new tab) How many times have you blamed a lack of time for not writing—even though you say writing matters to you? You reasoned that you were stretched thin, overwhelmed, at capacity, over committed, or didn’t have an extra minute for what you claimed was important to you. You couldn’t make or find time to do what matters—write….
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Marketing and promotion often involve writing, but most authors feel they lack the knowledge, skill, time, and money to devote to these pursuits. They tend to avoid the tasks related to getting their books in readers hands, even though they know it’s necessary if they want their books to sell and be read. And that’s why they jump at any…
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It seems like everyone is moving their newsletters and online content to Substack, including some long-time bloggers and online influencers. I’ve considered using Substack, too. I even set up an account and created a logo, but I never followed through and began posting there. As of right now, I have no plans to do so. I know all the reasons…
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You want to create something that matters to you—a book. Becoming a writer and author are goals you value and that have deep meaning for you. But you keep telling yourself, “Now is not a good time to start writing. Now is not the right time to publish a book.” There will never be a better time. Some new circumstance…
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I often get asked to give advice to aspiring authors. This seems to be a favorite topic for podcast hosts and panel moderators at writing conferences. Today, I’d like to offer you an expanded version of my reply: eight pieces of advice meant to help you go from aspiring to published author. This advice is just as applicable to novelists…
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