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I’d planned on doing a “lessons from the best non-fiction books” post. But this came to me and I thought, if I don’t post this now, I may chicken out and never share it. It feels a little intimidating to talk about this because it’s close to my heart but I think it’s important because, if you’ve been struggling with the idea of writing a book, it might just give you the encouragement you need. Read more….
If you have some rough, kinda fuzzy thoughts about writing a book for your business, but you can’t seem to get any further with this idea, this video is for you. We’re talking about the very first step you should take to write your book, even if you don’t really know what your book is about yet! Read more…
I've been working behind the scenes on something I'm really excited about. But before I spill the beans, I want to ask you a few things:
Are you fed up of putting your book on the back-burner because you don’t know where to start?
Do you just want someone to clear the confusion and give you direction?
Are you ready to take the first step to making your book a reality? Read more….
Sharing your message through a book can help you level-up your business. But how do you know if you’re ready to level-up? I’ve got three tips to help you figure it out. Read more….
A few weeks ago I mentioned I was working on my summary—a few sentences that describe who I am, who I work with, and how I help them. (Find that video here.) Today I want to share my new summary, and some lessons I learned from working on it. Read more….
Editor and writing coach Jody Brandon shared one of my posts this week! She works with creative business owners and solopreneurs writing a book or ebook to scale their business, either through a traditional publisher or via self-publishing. Read more….
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.
