The Business-Building Memoir

The Business-Building Memoir

Memoirs, by definition, examine a part of the author’s life through a particular prism. That’s what sets them apart from autobiographies. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a memoir is an account of one’s personal life and experiences. More and...
What a Writing Coach Does

What a Writing Coach Does

I was recently asked to consider teaming up on an e-book project about writing books. “Listen to the presentation I gave last month and let me know what you think,” the publishing professional said. So I listened to a funny, informative, 90-minute seminar...
Of Mice and Manuscripts

Of Mice and Manuscripts

For weeks I’d been trying to ignore the occasional strand of raw spaghetti that appeared by the garage door. I knew that meant that all the mouse poop I’d vacuumed up from the garage wasn’t just ancient history—I had a problem that was alive and well. I just couldn’t...
Are You Courting Writer’s Block?

Are You Courting Writer’s Block?

After some of the most stressful months I can recall, I’m pushing hard on a book deadline just as new and returning clients are calling, emailing and knocking on my door. Don’t they know it’s summer? Seriously, I’m delighted about both the book...

Guest Post: Email Miscommunication

I love this article I just received from leadership coach Ann Golden Eglé about email miscommunication. Just this week, a friend and I discussed how easily emails—and worse texts—can be misconstrued. So while Ann focuses on emails in the work place, I would just...