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 Lessons From My Dogs: Face Your Fears
Is fear impeding your writing? As this dog-inspired writing lesson is about to show you, it sure doesn't have to. My friend Deborah and I had just pulled up to one of the lakes on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway outside of Bend. At the time, I had three pups with a...
Book Cover Consult
My friend and client, Jane Hiatt, is just finishing up a book about hypnosis and trauma called Deep Medicine for Trauma: 5 Powerful Treatments for Healing That Experts Have Overlooked, based on her years of working in that arena. The stories of people coming to terms...
Here’s to the Unexpected
As I sat outside being pelted with white petals and yellow petal clusters, I realized that from nature to day-to-day life, the unexpected commands our attention. My backyard looks like a lush little oasis bordered by lava rock that’s as tall as my house and a couple...
Author Website
As clients finish their books and move from writing and editing to thinking about self-publishing and book promotion, the question of whether they need a website usually comes up. The answer is a decisive, “That depends.” If you’re playing around with a novel or a...
Blogging
I often dread writing my blog posts. I tend to delay for weeks, and then write two to three months’ worth, wondering every time whether I really need to blog weekly. Then I remind myself that the fresh weekly content is one of the reasons my website still usually...























