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”
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[Blog] Overcome rejection and press forward
If you have ever made an attempt to become traditionally published, you may have experienced rejection from literary agents. If you self-published your book and received negative reviews, you may feel rejected by readers. If you’ve sought support from family and friends and only received a few smiles and a couple pats on your back,Continue reading “[Blog] Overcome rejection and press forward”
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 confidently ask friends to support your book
I’ve worked with new authors for many years and I’ve observed one challenge that most of them face– asking their friends and family to support their new book. “I don’t want to be too pushy.” “I don’t want to be a bother.” “I don’t think my family will support me and my book.” I understandContinue reading “How to confidently ask friends to support your book”
How to have a successful author event
Hi, Writers! I love author events. Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending an event called Teen Book Fest with two of my teen girls. I loved every moment of it. It was so great meeting new authors, taking pictures with them, and celebrating their books! Authors appreciate being noticed and having an authorContinue reading “How to have a successful 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”
Why you should visit your local library
When I was a young girl, I absolutely loved visiting my local library. We didn’t visit very often, but whenever I went, I was smitten by the smell of books. Our city library was pretty small, but later as a new college student, I was able to use Xavier University’s library to do research becauseContinue reading “Why you should visit your local library”
How to write a book for your business
Books provide more than magical escapes to fantasy islands and chilling thrillers that you can’t put down. Books also help business owners create another avenue of income.
Book Marketing and Book Publicity Services
I remember feeling a lot of excitement, anxiety and uncertainty when I first became an author. I wasn’t sure how I was going to sell books. Through another friend, I met a book publicist, but I couldn’t afford to hire her. I quickly realized I was on my own and had to learn the hard way.
Can I use social media content to write a book?
The short answer is yes. It’s simple; content is content. It doesn’t matter what type of program you use to write it. If you have consistently used social media (ex: Facebook, Instagram) to expound on a topic of your interest, you can use it to construct your book.
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