Although I’ve been using creative visualization for years, and I even published a book about the topic in 2016, many people don’t have any idea of the power imagination has to help them create what they desire. That desire could be for a new car, a relationship, a successfully completed marathon, or a finished book manuscript. It doesn’t matter what…
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As a writer, you are in a unique and powerful position to make a difference. You can speak your mind, state your case, and stand up for what you believe via your written words. If your words get read, you can have an impact. You can become a change agent. Maybe you passionately want to save the whales, feed the…
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I often field questions about editing. Many aspiring authors think they can self-edit their work, and they can. But that’s not enough. They need a second set of eyesâand sometimes a thirdâon their work before it gets published. Today, Piers Golden offers five reasons why you should hire a professional editor before you complete your book manuscript. Have you just…
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I was thrilled when Deb Hemley (@dhemley) asked if I would be interested in publishing her blog post about writing a nonfiction book, which she based on the principles in Austin Kleonâs book, Show Your Work. This book has a spot close to my desk. Every time I see it, Iâm reminded to share my message. In this post, Deb…
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Do you achieve your writing goals always, occasionally, or never? If you didnât answer âalways,â the reason you donât achieve your goals more often can be explained in one word: you. Yes. Itâs your fault. I donât want to make you feel guilty but admit it⌠You stop yourself from achieving the results you desire. You get in your own…
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