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.
It’s On! Pass the Story
I've dreamed of launching an online version of a game called Pass the Story for years. What better time than now, when we're stuck at home and in need of serious distraction? For those of you who may have forgotten, Pass the Story involves having one person start...
Crafting a Compelling Book Blurb – Nonfiction
Most writers know that their back cover blurb needs to convince readers to buy the book. As a result, a lot of blurbs focus on why the book is so great instead of addressing why the reader might be interested in the topic. You can see the exact same mistake on website...
Crafting a Compelling Back Cover Blurb – Fiction & Memoir
"Oh, how I dislike writing blurbs," my writing coach client Morri Stewart exclaimed the other day as she struggled with what she called Take Two of her back cover blurb, which was probably Take Five once all the other attempts had been factored in. Hard to blame her....
Writing During a Crisis
Life has changed, at least for the time being. Most of us are now social distancing, perhaps even isolating. And if you're like me, you've been keeping such frequent tabs on what's happening that it seems as if the Coronavirus has blotted out everything else. The...
A New Perspective on the Book Writing Process
“This can’t be happening,” I thought as I sat on the gurney, confirming to yet another medical professional that my left shoulder was the one about to be replaced. I couldn’t shake the pervasive sense of unreality that shrouded me. There was no reasonable explanation...























