Tag Archives: book coaching

Inspired to Aspire

When I was younger, I dreamed about being a cook or a teacher, making dirt and uncooked beans into exquisite 3-course meals. Instead, I would play school with my little brother and fail him on every assignment I gave. I know I am the reason he holds such disdain for anything school related. I thoughtContinue reading “Inspired to Aspire”

Here’s how you can stop overthinking

I recently had a huge favor to ask a dear loved one last week. I needed a short paragraph written that would verify that pieces of information about my personal life were true. This sweet family member of mine froze as if Elsa zapped her with a block of ice. “Write something? That someone elseContinue reading “Here’s how you can stop overthinking”

How to become an authority on a subject

My husband and I had a conversation about his desire to write a book. Like many of us, he has his own story that involves traumatic situations and a long healing journey. The purpose behind his book would touch on a very specific subject and the impact would be massive. I simply encouraged him toContinue reading “How to become an authority on a subject”

How to make money at a book signing

This week, we’ve talked about how to have a successful author event and how to engage at your author event. We took a quick break to flirt with a few romantic quotes for Valentine’s Day. Today, I’d like to talk a little bit about a few ways you can make money at your book signings.Continue reading “How to make money at a book signing”

How to engage at your author event

If you want to make money as an author, include author events on your marketing plan. Events are the perfect opportunity to meet residence in your community, connect with other authors and small businesses, and sell books. If you are an author and you haven’t started scheduling book signings, it’s time to do so. Now,Continue reading “How to engage at your author event”

Here’s how you can find work-life balance as a writer

Writing is a passion and a profession that can be incredibly demanding. It can be hard to make time for yourself, your family, and your friends while you’re busy meeting deadlines and honing your craft. That’s why having a work-life balance is so important for writers. Here are some tips to help you achieve aContinue reading “Here’s how you can find work-life balance as a writer”

How to (and should you) write a book in 30 days

Let me start today’s post with a question. How many of you have noticed how fast people want things finished? Leave a comment below if you notice the same thing. Seriously– my observation is that we are living in a very fast-paced time. Just look at shows like “Married at First Sight” which is aContinue reading “How to (and should you) write a book in 30 days”

Five words of comfort for writers of memoirs

I’ve always believed that it takes an incredible amount of courage to share your personal story. Sometimes, the challenges and traumatic experiences we’ve encountered are often hidden and they remain that way until we address them either through counseling or unintentionally. When a person decides they want to write their story in a book, theyContinue reading “Five words of comfort for writers of memoirs”

Is your work-in-progress culturally relevant?

I had a great conversation with my sister yesterday morning. She hadn’t seen the new Fresh Prince of Belair– the reboot of the popular 90s sitcom that starred mega superstar Will Smith. The original Fresh Prince was a show we watched religiously. I recall grabbing the remote control, flopping on the edge of my bed,Continue reading “Is your work-in-progress culturally relevant?”