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.
Realistic Writing Expectations
How realistic are your writing expectations? "I will write 2,500 words a week," one of my writing coach clients assured me. I had heard this before. "I love your enthusiasm, but considering what's happening at work and the fact that you're dating with a vengeance, do...
Finding Time to Write
You're not finding time to write? I'm not surprised. Most of us never find time to write. We make the time to write. And we because we know that time suckers can dominate our days, we schedule blocks of writing time and hold those inviolate. Yes, the secret to...
Writing Descriptions with a New Kind of Thesaurus
Do you have trouble writing descriptions and detail? "Just remember to write as if you were a movie," I routinely tell my writing coach clients. "Beat by beat, sound by sound (including dialogue and internal thought), image by image. If you can include smell, taste...
Writing Lessons from My Dogs: Self-Belief
Almost 14 years ago, my then partner and I decided to get a puppy. Eric wanted a Lab. I wanted an English Cocker. After a trip to a regional dog show, I convinced Eric that we should get a large Cocker. "That would be your idea of a compromise," my friend Pam said...
7 Do-or-Die Self-Publishing Tips
The last thing you want when you self-publish is for your book to look like you self-published it. Here are some do-and-don't (make that do-or-die) self-publishing tips to make your book look and sound as professional as possible: Your first draft is just that—a first...























