A Remarkable Debut

A Remarkable Debut

I admit that I’m biased when it comes to my writing coach clients. I love them, and I love the books we’ve worked on together, even when the genres aren’t what I would pick up for pleasure reading. One of the best feelings is when writing and publishing a book is on...
Branding Yourself as a Writer

Branding Yourself as a Writer

Writers often cringe at the word branding. It sounds like something done to cattle or soda. But here’s the truth: you already have a brand, which is simply the impression people have of your work and your voice. The key isn’t to invent something artificial or new for...
Turning Writing Self-Doubt and Fear Into Fuel

Turning Writing Self-Doubt and Fear Into Fuel

Every writer has that voice—the one that whispers, Who are you to write this? It shows up halfway through the first draft, or worse, right before you start. It’s sneaky, persuasive, and absolutely universal. Here’s the thing: writing self-doubt isn’t proof that you...
Assumptions About Writing

Assumptions About Writing

Assumptions about writing start with people, often under the influence, asserting to authors that “you should write my book.” If you’re a writer, I’m guessing you’ve heard that line as often as I have. It takes every ounce of self-control...
Bring Your Story to Life: Dialogue

Bring Your Story to Life: Dialogue

If you’ve ever read dialogue that sounded like two robots trying to sell each other insurance, you know how quickly it can kill a scene. Good dialogue, on the other hand, is magic. It makes characters sparkle, tensions crackle, and readers feel like they’re...