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.
How to Check a Book Proof
Over the last few months, half a dozen of my writing coach clients have finished their books. After celebrating that accomplishment, we jumped into book cover design consults, reviewed samples of both the cover and the interior pages, asked for tweaks on both and then...
Suspenseful Scenes
I'd had the best conversation with a prospect who, at the suggestion of a current writing coach client, had emailed me looking for help on a book that had been rattling around in her head, as she put it, for almost 40 years. Her protagonist, she told me, was a...
Writing Lessons From my Dogs: Attitude Adjustment
It was time. Despite family pressure, I decided to clip Moke, my almost 3-year-old English Cocker Spaniel, even if his fur wouldn’t be as silky soft. The call proved to be a good one. Not only was my already super cute pupper instantly cuter but I found a handful of...
What If Writing Was Easy?
My client sat down to her novel. Having blocked out the time to write, she was determined to honor that commitment to herself and her book. But she didn't have a clue about what she was going to write that day. "In the past, that would have freaked me out," she...
Too Much Writing Advice?
Is there such a thing as too much writing advice? Absolutely! Since I'm a writing coach, my answer may come as a surprise to some of you. On the other hand, it will likely not surprise my writing coach clients. I'm convinced that writer's block stems more from...























