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 Gonna Get Better
I love the song below, written by the daughter of a Bend friend of dear friends. Take hope, whether you read politics or writing (or both) into the lyrics. What Goes Down Must Come Up - A song of hope by ionie & friends
Writing Lessons from My Dogs: How to Be a Good Writer
Do you know how to be a good writer? To be a good writer, you need focus. You need a unique perspective and a unique voice. You need to believe in and be yourself, and have your pages reflect that no matter what anyone else says. You need to be brave, but you also...
Yet Another 2016 Writing Success Story
A writing success always requires the rewriting of one's initial drafts. This new true crime story, written by one of my writing coach clients, is a great example of that. When retired lawyer and former police officer J. Andre Boles had me critique his nonfiction...
Grin and Bear It
Despite our best intentions, sometimes all we can do is meet our deadlines and back-burner the rest. Yup, that's how my new year has gone. After dealing with the crud for months, another pup health crisis hit, followed by snowmaggedon. We've already had a record snow...
Last Year’s Writing Success Stories
What a year—and I mean that in a good way thanks to all my clients' writing success stories. In 2016... I was lucky enough to be able to help Craig and Kathryn Hall with A Perfect Score: The Art, Soul, and Business of a 21st-Century Winery, which would go on to become...























