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.
Write a Sloppy Rough Draft
We all like to be proven right. I'm no exception. So I was tickled when I read about V.A.Howard's and J.B. Barton's 1986 analysis of the scientific research related to writing. In Thinking on Paper, the authors concluded that we don't just record our thoughts when we...
Writing Tools
If you're neglecting to arm yourself with two vital writing tools, then you're making your job harder than it needs to be. Ideas don't punch a time clock. They hit at all hours and often in the most inconvenient places. Making sure that you have a small notebook or...
Top Seven Reasons Why You Really Do Want to Start a Blog
So you're thinking of starting a blog. Here are the top seven reasons why you want to start a blog sooner rather than later. As in now. Reason #1: We all have opinions. Why not go big with yours and let the world know? My close friend Silvia Stephenson, the...
Wordplay – It’s an Art
When I worked at the Ladies' Home Journal, my colleagues and I regularly had to come up with catchy headlines or leads that were plays on words. When the three of us wanted to gag, we knew we'd hit on the one that our bosses would love. Love it or hate it, wordplay is...
Writing Lessons from My Dogs: Time Blocking
My writing coach clients have taught me one thing above all others. Those who block out time to write, actually work on their books, blogs or other writing projects. Those who don't practice time blocking usually don't. It boils down to knowing your priorities,...























