How to Come Up with a Book Plot

How to Come Up with a Book Plot

by | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

When I sit down with a client who’s about to start a novel, I can usually tell which camp they fall into: the “I’ve got an outline longer than War and Peace” camp or the “I’ll just wing it and see where the characters take me” camp. Both approaches can work—but both...
Promoting Your Book on Social Media

Promoting Your Book on Social Media

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Marketing

Are you reluctant to post about your book on social media? I totally get it. Guilty as charged. Of course, that doesn’t mean that I don’t encourage my authors to do exactly what I can’t bring myself to do, especially if they’re writing a series. To be honest, that...
Choosing a Self-Publishing Company

Choosing a Self-Publishing Company

by | Apr 2, 2026 | Publishing

Self-publishing has never been easier—or more confusing. Between slick “author services” companies, hybrid publishers, and the DIY route, the choices can feel overwhelming. Some offer genuine support and expertise. Others offer glossy promises and empty pockets. The...
Not Writing? Let’s Change That

Not Writing? Let’s Change That

by | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

Why do some aspiring authors–or even published authors, for that matter–wind up not writing? For starters, most of us don’t have the luxury of writing full-time. We have jobs, and making a living takes precedence over almost everything else. Of...
So You Want to Write a Memoir

So You Want to Write a Memoir

by | Mar 19, 2026 | Publishing, Writing

I can’t tell you how many people come to me saying, “I think I want to write a memoir.” And my first question is always: “Why?” Not because I’m trying to talk them out of it, but because the answer matters. Do you want to leave a legacy for your family? Do you want to...