Sticky Tips
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Unexpected life lessons…
Ok, confession time. It was a glorious day. The sun was shining, and I was riding my bike with 10,000 other cyclists on the fabulous Ride Round the...
The biggest, most heartbreaking MYTH about authoring that’s holding you back.
Of all the SPOOKY ol’ mistaken beliefs about writing (and believe me, there are many) there is one that is a real ghoul (cause it’s Halloween)....
Writing a book gives you a sustained authority in your field
I recently wrote a post that hit close to 15,000 views which I know is a bit of a boast, but I am going to make a point here. Here's the link to the...
The answer to writer’s block (Hint: it’s not about overcoming fear)
Is writer’s block a thing? And if it is a thing, what’s the secret to overcoming it? I understand the idea. You sit and stare at a blank page. You...
You wouldn’t do this at your daughter’s wedding, so please don’t do it as an author
You wouldn’t—I know you wouldn’t—turn up at an important occasion, let’s say your daughter’s wedding, with dirty, messy hair. OK, maybe if you are...
To Updo or down-do? And why that matters to authors
To “updo” or “down-do”, that is the question. What does each hairstyle communicate? One says modern, the other says elegant (perhaps). Whenever I...
Why writing your book is like blow-drying your hair
I recently went to buy a round brush for blow-drying my hair (y’all know how I feel about my hair). I’d been watching some YouTube videos – as you...
Why Writing a Brilliant Book is Like Getting the Ultimate Haircut
I’ve got a thing about hairdressers. Call me vain but I have gorgeous hair (yes, I really said that – see below) and I don’t want some lunatic with...
The art of writing: Boosting productivity without losing creativity
Writing a book isn't just about crafting fascinating content, it's also about managing your time. But how do you balance productivity and creativity...
Could Picasso help you publish your book?
Despite its many appeals, the idea of writing a brilliant book in 90 days (which my clients do) can increase the risk of imposter syndrome....
How the term ’resting b*tch face’ helps authors publish their books.
I learned the term “resting b*tch face” (RBF) from a friend who showed me a photo of herself with said expression. Much laughter. RBF is a facial...
How NOT to waste your writing time
Have you ever set aside a whole day, or scheduled a full morning to write, only to find that somehow, the whole time gets wasted? Ouch. To feel it...