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If we want to write a successful non-fiction book—one that positions you as an authority in your niche, gets you speaking engagements, and inspires people—we should look to other successful books for inspiration. So I’m starting a series where we’ll learn from the best non-fiction books and use those lessons to improve our own writing. And today's book is one of my favourites!
If you’re struggling to write your book, you have a few options. You could just keep plugging away and hope for the best, or go to an editor, or hire a writing coach. Then there are ghostwriters. Why would you want to work with a ghostwriter? Read more…
Let’s talk validation. Oprah tells us that everyone wants to know if they're doing okay. Well, your audience is asking that, too. Are you answering them? Are you making them feel okay?
If you’re an entrepreneur, building your business around your superpower can help you be successful, and love what you’re doing. But what if you’re not sure what your superpower is?
This week I was interviewed by USA Weekly! I was pretty excited by this. It's not a huge piece but USA Weekly is a pretty big deal, and their business section (in which I appeared) is Super Serious And Important.
Ghostwriting is a mysterious world! But we’re lifting the veil and talking about the actual ins and outs of how to work with a ghostwriter to write a non-fiction book for your business. What does the writer do? What do you do? How do you work with a ghostwriter?
Guess who got interviewed this week? Meeee! The wonderful Kristin from Fem Founder interviewed me this week for her blog, in which she offers up Q&As with female entrepreneurs. Read the interview here.
If you’re looking into writing a non-fiction book, you may have come across the term ghostwriting. It’s pretty common—some research says 50% of best-selling non-fiction books are ghostwritten. But if you’re like most people who aren’t in the industry, you might wonder what a ghostwriter does. We’re going to clear that up!
Have you tried to write before? You might have found it a lonely experience. But I recently had a good reminder that, whatever you’re writing, you don’t have to write it alone.
Have you tried to write before? You might have found it a lonely experience. But I recently had a good reminder that, whatever you’re writing, you don’t have to write it alone.
Do you feel like it shouldn't be this hard to win every god damn piece of business? In this video, we’re going to talk about the actual nitty-gritty of HOW a book can help you build your business and win over prospects, so you don’t have to hustle so hard every time.
I’m asking because, if you’re just starting to think about writing a how-to book, this might be on your mind. It’s a decent time and energy investment, and you probably don't have much time or energy to spare. You can't afford to waste your time.
What if you want to write a how-to book about [whatever it is you know lots about] but you don’t know lots about writing a book?
Here’s a question: Is a book always a book? If you’re an entrepreneur writing a how-to book for your clients, the answer might well be no.
Here’s a question: Is a book always a book? If you’re an entrepreneur writing a how-to book for your clients, the answer might well be no.
This is exciting. Not one, not two, but fifteen of today's top entrepreneurs took time out of their busy schedules to tell me their top writing tips, so I could share them with you.
This is exciting. Not one, not two, but fifteen of today's top entrepreneurs took time out of their busy schedules to tell me their top writing tips, so I could share them with you.
Some lucky souls don't have to brainstorm blog post ideas. Their ideas come freely, like little gifts wrapped in pink ribbon dropped from the gods of the internet into their waiting Evernote files. I’ll admit, I’m usually one of those lucky souls. Please don’t hate me for it. But if you’ve been left off the internet-gods’ gift list, don’t worry.
Last week I shared this video of writing and editing a blog post, from an idea saved in my ideas bank. The ideas bank started after a really stupid amount of morphine muddled my brain, helping me become a better blogger.
Ever feel like your family and friends don’t understand what you do? You’ve explained your business countless times, but they still don’t get it. That other moms ask you to pick the kids up because, well, you’re just at home all day. Crazy Aunt Edna asks when you’ll get a “real job.”
