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Are You Asking the Right Questions (about your book)?

Should I write this book? Do I have a solid book idea? Will I make any money with my book? I hear these questions often. A colleague recently sent a prospective author to me for support with a book proposal. The author’s first questions were: “Is my story worth writing about?” and “Can I make...  Read more

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More TV Interview Tips for Authors

This Tuesday, after delivering a free preview training of my Get Your Writing Done Program, I was interviewed on PIX 11 by Anchors Tamsen Fadal and Arrianne LeBeau about the research on journaling for mental health and how to get started. You can watch it here. I’ve learned over the years how important it is...  Read more

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Tell Your Story

I recently caught up with a former client, Carrie Rowan, singer/songwriter and author of Tell a New Story.  During our original consultation, I suggested she incorporate QR codes to play original songs that help bring the material in the book to life. So, she wrote a book AND incorporated music from two of her CDs! Carrie...  Read more

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Back to the Creative Life

I love summer. Every summer I promise myself to work less, play more. And I did some of that this summer. Many days and evenings I walked the length of Narragansett Beach (my favorite time is when the stars are out), enjoyed several visits from family members and out of town friends, read more novels...  Read more

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How to Nail a TV News Interview

You did it! You nabbed a TV News Interview. Lights, cameras…hold on… I’ve done my share of TV news interviews and some went well, some barely okay, and some truly inspired: I nailed the TV news interview. Along the way, I’ve learned a few things to make the most of the opportunity. What do I...  Read more

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a new-ish short book?

It started out with my rummaging through my partially filled journals and notebooks, looking for a barely used journal so I could tear the pages out and start anew. My plan? I don’t even remember what I planned to use it for. Some new project that required its own space. I skimmed the first few...  Read more

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7 Creative Lessons Painting Can Teach Us About Writing

When my sister Sara visited last week, we spent our most luxurious moments painting small watercolors on my deck while listening to birdsong and later sitting on the beach, painting a favorite cove as the sunlight sparkled on the ocean and huge waves sprayed off the rocks the day of the full moon. Creative Lessons...  Read more

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“How Can I Attract a Traditional Publisher for My Self-Published Book?” (and Sell More Books)

Authors often ask me how to attract a publisher for a self published book. It’s not easy but it happens. You need to be strategic. In this post I share four steps to attract a traditional publisher for a book that you originally self-published. Since one of those steps is to sell more books, I...  Read more

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Where’s the B-roll? The Secret to Engaging Readers

What’s the secret to engaging readers? I recently edited the book proposal for a TV journalist and found myself writing, “Where’s the B-roll?” I’m in awe of writers who have a gift with metaphor. So, on the rare occasion I come up with a clever metaphor, I milk it. Okay, milk may be trite, but...  Read more

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Do You Need a Consultation? Get Clarity on Your Book Concept, Publishing Path and More!

People often struggle with their book concept: “How do I write the book that brings my vision to life and creates transformation for my readers and for me?” “How do I write a book that takes my business to the next level?” How about a book that launches your new business or helps you make...  Read more

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