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.
Unexpected Words of Wisdom About Writing
Words of wisdom about writing often come from unexpected sources. How else you do explain my "Writing Lessons from My Dogs" series? This time, however, the insights weren't related to my pups but rather to a lovely and massive bouquet of sunflowers sent to me by my...
Advertising My Book
I have to admit that I had no idea of what to do when it came to advertising my book. So, I turned to Incubation Press's promotion expert, @KeriBarnum, for help. Together, we crafted an ad for Busting the Brass Ceiling: How a Heroic Female Cop Changed the Face of...
Don’t Give Away Your Writing
Why do authors tend to give away their writing? "They've chosen a few pages of my latest book to use in a standardized test that will be given to 70,000 students this spring," one of my most successful writing coach clients emailed me yesterday. "Crazy!!!!" "Any money...
The Benefits of Reading Literary Fiction
I love fiction. I love working with coaching clients writing their novels. And from easy-breezy beach reads to literary fiction masterpieces, I love reading or listening to a novel, and submerging into the story. Not everyone feels that way. I have a number of friends...
What Comes After the First Draft – Part 6
What comes after the first draft and all the steps you’ve taken in the ensuing months? And, even more importantly, how long before you can publish your book? The good news is that before you even receive the physical proof of your book, in fact, even before the copy...























