Asking For Help

Asking For Help

Asking for help is never easy. Believe me, I know. In my twenties, I spent five years in a tiny High Sierra ski resort called Bear Valley. In the winter, the subdivision is closed to cars, so the only way to get around is to walk, ski, and snowmobile. Since that area...
ChatGPT

ChatGPT

I’ll admit that I find ChatGPT disturbing. If you haven’t heard the buzz since its release by OpenAI in November, 2022, here’s the deal. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot designed to answer any questions you might have. The fact that you...
Writing a Prologue or Preface?

Writing a Prologue or Preface?

It seems that at least half of my writing coach clients plan on writing a prologue or a preface for their books. Before we talk about why that might not be the best plan, let’s get clear about the differences between the two. A prologue is usually used in...