Do you have a book you want to write?
Finding it tough going on your own?
As a two-time New York Times bestselling writer
—as well as an editor of other bestsellers and a writing coach to bestselling writers—
I can help you unearth and share your story and/or your message.
Whether I work with you as a book consultant, writing coach, editor, or writer,
or through my Boost Your Business with a Book e-course,
together we’ll make your content sound like you–only better.
It all starts with a chat and/or some sloppy copy.
Call me for a free 20-minute chemistry and project consultation and I’ll explain.
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check out Incubation Press, our sister site.
Ode to Writing an Outline
Why do so many people try to write without writing an outline? In most cases, it just doesn’t make sense. Say you want to drive from San Francisco to Manhattan. You know that you have to head east, so you jump in your car and start driving. You may eventually reach...
Misplaced Perfectionism: Delay Rewriting
Writers crack me up. We’re so insecure, we wonder if we’re good enough to be coached. When we get past that, we think we have to perfect first draft copy before letting a writing coach see it. That makes about as much sense as cleaning your house before the maid...
The 1st of Linden’s 7 Rules for Writing Just about Anything
Like it or not, our written words reflect upon us way longer than we would sometimes like. That’s especially true in business, where email communication has supplanted many a phone conversation. As a writing coach, I work with people who love writing and those who...
That’s Entertainment!
Sometimes, I crack myself up with my own writing. I suppose that’s not PC to admit, but if we writers don’t appreciate ourselves, what’s the point? So there I was writing about my first Pilates private session. I knew exactly how I was going to start the piece. For...
Paper for Books: A Primer
Packaging isn’t everything, but it’s not chopped liver either. A mediocre or downright shoddy book can look lovely with a sophisticated design on quality paper. But even a beautifully laid out quality piece of work can be cheapened if printed on inferior text stock....























