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“Do I need to write daily to be a writer?”

I hear variations on this question frequently, “Do I need to write daily to be a successful writer?” “Must I write every day to call myself a writer?” “To write well?” Many writers beat themselves up over not writing daily and I want to dispel the myth that this is the only way to write....  Read more

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My Poetry Substack is Here: to Move, Delight and Inspire You!

Yes, I have a poetry Substack. And I’m thrilled to share it with you. Why I love poetry I’ve been writing poetry since second grade, when I wrote a poem about blueberries tumbling down a hill. We had to use the vocabulary word “myriad” that day. So it was a myriad of blueberries that did...  Read more

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Build Your Author Platform by Leveraging Organizational Relationships

“I want to see more author platforms.” This is the gist of feedback on a Zoom meeting with my client, Pam Oatis, MD, myself and a top literary agent I’d met through Harvard Medical School’s CME publishing course (where we both served on the faculty). The agent was interested in taking on the project—and said...  Read more

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Which Book Should I Write?

“Which book should I write?” This was one of the primary questions a client asked on a recent book concept consultation call. And I get this question often. Perhaps you’re wondering which book to write. Maybe both books are similar but with a different audience or angle. Or perhaps you have several book ideas calling...  Read more

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3 Easy Ways to Stimulate Creativity for Business Writing

After writing and publishing Breathe. Write. Breathe.: 18 Energizing Practices to Spark Your Writing and Free Your Voice, several entrepreneurs have asked me some form of the question, “How do I get unblocked or inspired with my business writing?” Today’s post offers three of my favorite solutions. 3 Easy Practices to Inspire Business Writing and...  Read more

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Even Before You Write or Publish, Your Book is Making an Impact: Here’s How

Your book is making an impact, even if you haven’t published it yet…and even if it’s not entirely written! I often hear clients say that working on their book has made them a better teacher, coach, consultant, expert…you name it. So, their book has impacted the people they’re writing for even before it’s published. Here’s...  Read more

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Sell Your Books: Highly Recommended Book Marketing Course

A couple of weeks ago, my colleague Simon Golden asked if I could recommend an excellent book marketing course for him and his partner, Lorena. Once their clients’ books were published, many of their ghostwriting and editing clients wanted help with book marketing strategies. Simon and Lorena were ready to learn to support their needs,...  Read more

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Are Publishers Dropping Blurbs (Endorsements) in Books?

An announcement by Simon & Schuster’s editor Sean Manning, that their flagship imprint will not require authors to obtain blurbs, rocked the book world on January 30. Since then, authors and clients have asked me what this news means. Should they drop endorsements and blurbs from their book proposals? What’s a blurb? Firstly, you may...  Read more

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Is it Time to Hire a Book Coach or Editor?

Have you wondered whether it’s time to hire a book coach or editor? Wondered whether it’s a good time to invest or whether you are not far enough along yet? As you work on your book, do thoughts like any of these come up: “I feel like I’m writing in circles, writing and rewriting the...  Read more

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The #1 Ingredient of a Compelling Podcast Interview

Have you ever listened to a podcast interview (or been a guest on one) in which the host leads the guest into new territory? You Can See the Tears in Your Mind’s Eye You can almost hear the gears turning as the guest processes the question. You may feel the energy shift when they’re unsure...  Read more

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