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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...
The role of examples in writing your book
When your lover pulls out the toenail clippers on the couch in front of the telly one night, is your relationship at: - The beginning of genuine...
Leave the sharks behind when you’re writing your book
Plunging into the process or writing a book without a clear plan is like skinny-dipping in a shark-infested ocean—exhilarating, maybe, but there's a...
Is writing a book in 90 days a realistic goal?
Think it's impossible? Overwhelming even? As a professional coach, trainer, or speaker, you have a wealth of knowledge. Translating that into a...
Maintaining your readers’ trust: ONE essential strategy every author should know.
All authors have an unspoken “covenant” with their readers. I call it the “It’s all in here” covenant. That means everything you know on your topic...
Are you ever ready to write a book?
You can bet your bottom dollar that if you decide to write a book, something big will come up and get in the way. You’ll get super busy. Or sick. Or...
What is intriguing, a tad audacious, but always true to your (book’s) character?
Writing a compelling chapter proposition is like crafting the perfect pickup line! Intriguing, a tad audacious, but always true to your (book's)...
Nailing your “core message” can be a challenge
Do you know what the hardest part of writing anything is? It’s not finding the time (although that is so hard). It’s not getting started, although,...
Your book marketing must come from the heart
Have you read the Uluru Statement from the Heart? It’s powerful. Poetic. Inspiring. A lesson for all writers. The headline, for one, is beautiful....
Have you experienced the “writer’s high”?
I am a child of the '60s, a time when we didn’t realise just how dangerous all those recreational drugs were… But now we know. So, we’ve all turned...
Can you really write a book in 90 days without clearing your calendar?
Whenever I ask would-be authors what stops them from writing a business book, most say it’s the time commitment. Excuse? Nah, it’s a legitimate...