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.
Or if you’re looking for a simple self-publishing solution,
check out Incubation Press, our sister site.
Writing in the New Year
Most of us aren't sorry to see 2021 go. It was one hell of a trying year. On the other hand, some of those challenges brought new perspective, new life choices and new confidence as we rose to whatever occasion presented itself. Of course, I hope that 2022 is easier...
Writing Lessons from My Dogs: Asking for What You Need
One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn in my life has been to ask for help. Growing up as feminism was taking hold, I took pride in being independent and self-sufficient. If I could figure out a way to do something, no matter how daunting the task or how much...
Self-Publish Like a Pro – How to Edit a Book
You’ve got your book’s finish line in your sights. But which finish line? Completing your rough draft? Your first and second drafts? Your rewrite? How about your edit? Do you even know how to edit a book? Yes, I know. You’re going to hire a line editor to refine your...
Editing a Children’s Book
Children’s books are short. They’re easy to write, right? No need to edit, right? Or, if you are editing a children’s book, it won’t take much, right? Wrong on all counts. Any professional writer knows that it’s much harder to write short than to write long. You need...
Writer Mistakes: Writing for Everyone
You're going to make writer mistakes. That's a given, part of the writer's rite of passage. But you don't have to make all of them. So I'm launching a new Writer Mistakes series in the hopes of sparing you a few writer mistakes along the way. My first topic: writing...























