29 Ways to Stay Creative
Enjoy this quick video and be inspired to act on one of these creativity-boosting ideas today. Happy writing! 29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.
View ArticleDo You Need a Book Agent?
Children's author and market expert Molly Blaisdell explains when and why you might want to engage an agent.
View ArticleCan I Use Someone Else’s Words in My Writing?
Copyright laws can be confusing. So it's no wonder that one of the most common questions I hear from clients is Do I have to get permission to quote a line from a book/song/speech in my book? The...
View ArticleDeadlines and Delusions
Authors—including authors who want to self-publish—should set deadlines for their writing projects. Why? Even if you’re working on your own schedule, without a firm deadline you have no real sense of...
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Make a Difference with Your Words
One of my favorite books as a child was The Value of Believing in Yourself. It’s a story of Louis Pasteur, the scientist who is probably best known for inventing the pasteurization process for milk....
View ArticleA Video Trailer is Your Book’s Virtual Cover
A somewhat frustrated author told me recently, “It feels like I have to sell every book.” She’s right. Getting noticed is tough business, even for the best of authors published with the “big” houses....
View ArticleHow to Tell Your Story AND Teach a Lesson
When you succeed in blending descriptive and prescriptive details, you engage the reader with your story and help them apply the lessons you learned along the way.
View ArticleSelf-Publishing Success Story
Watch this inspiring story of a self-published author. Then go make your dream of becoming a published author a reality.
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What Makes Readers Stay?
I found an abandoned blog last night. There were no signs of wear or peeling paint. All the pieces were still intact. Nonetheless, it was obvious by the posting dates that no one had lived there in...
View ArticleAuthor Q&A with Jen McDonough
Writers are inspired by other writers. We like to know what makes our peers and mentors tick… what inspires them to churn out new stories, books and ideas. In this new section on...
View ArticleAuthor Q&A with Kristen Eckstein
Kristen Eckstein, the “Ultimate Book Coach,” spends the bulk of her time helping people get their books in print through Ghost Publishing–a term she coined to define her exclusive done-for-you...
View ArticleWhat’s Getting In Your Way?
I met a remarkable woman this morning… someone who is seeking (and finding) answers in the midst of incredibly trying circumstances. In the past few years she’s dealt with: major financial losses a...
View ArticleWhat to Know BEFORE You Write A Book
I need to write a book. I want to write a book. Someone told me I should write a book about my experiences or expertise. A book would be a good way to market my services or leverage my knowledge....
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Make a Difference with Your Words
One of my favorite books as a child was The Value of Believing in Yourself. It’s a story of Louis Pasteur, the scientist who is probably best known for inventing the pasteurization process for milk....
View ArticleSelf-Publishing is a Marathon
Self-publishing is a marathon, not a sprint. A former editing client recently sent me an email that I want to share with you. I worked on his book last summer, and it went to press in September 2012....
View ArticleAre You Networking?
Earning a living as a writer is about two things: writing well and connecting with the right people–your readers, editors, publishers, etc. (Some people would question whether you really need to be...
View ArticleBlog Tour: Why I Write
Do you remember chain letters? A letter arrived in the mail promising fortune, recipes or good luck. (I even received a few that promised free undies. Really!) The catch: You had to copy the letter (by...
View Article9 Ways to Make More Money as a Writer, Coach and Speaker
Writers, coaches and speakers want to add more moola to their businesses. If not, they don’t have a business. They have a hobby. Here are 9 ideas for how to make more money as a writer, coach and speaker.
View ArticleA Journey to Publication
Thanks to Molly Blaisdell for this guest post and candid story about writing, rejection and publication. After a many queries, reviews, revisions and a persistent belief in a good idea, her new YA...
View ArticleDo You Know Your Audience?
Before you write the first word, get to know your readers. Doing so will help you deliver the message they need to hear in a way that they are willing to receive it.
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