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149. A Strategic Plan to Get Unstuck & Write Your Book

Are you stuck in the start-stop cycle of writing your book? Or maybe having trouble even getting started?  You're not the only one, but you don't have to stay

Create Your Author AI Policy

Now more than ever,  the book you're writing needs all the protection it can get, and this includes deciding how AI will impact or influence it. While we can't

147. Tame Your Inner Critic & Write Your Book

Don't let your thoughts stand in the way of writing your book. If you're procrastinating or overwriting, your Inner Critic might be to blame, but you can do som

146. Write a Memoir to Position Yourself as an Expert

I was wrong. I used to tell people writing a memoir to position yourself as an expert was a waste of time.  In some cases, this is still true, but if you know how to pos

145. How & Why to Shamelessly Ask for Book Reviews

Book reviews can feel scary, but they're also incredibly powerful. When a reader takes time to leave a rating and their opinion about your book, they're helping

144. 5 Easy Ways to Tap into Your Hidden Creativity & Write Your Book

In this episode, I give you 5 strategies you can apply right now to get more creative and write your book. Writing a book of any kind requires creativity. And you are sm

143. Terrible Writing Advice You Should Ignore

Following terrible writing advice can keep you you from ever writing and publishing your book.  Bad writing advice is everywhere. But you don’t have to fall victim to it

142. "I'm not a writer." How to Beat Self-Doubt & Write Your Book

If you ever have thoughts like “I’m not a good writer,” or “I suck at writing,” or “I’ll never write well enough to finish this book,” you need to grab hold of those and

141. 5 Must-Have Stories to Build Your Authority in Your Book

Giving your readers facts, figures, and frameworks, just isn't enough.  When you’re writing personal development or professional development, self-help or how-to, y

140. 3 Ways to Separate Your (Nonfiction) Book from AI Slop

Many nonfiction authors worry their book will get lost in all the AI books swamping Amazon and other booksellers. But the number of books published isn't the problem

139. Why Aligned Authors Succeed Where Others Fail

Create alignment in these three areas, and you're much closer to writing and publishing a book that helps you achieve your goals. Whether you're writing persona

138. The Problem with Using AI Research in Your Book

Everyone will tell you AI can make your research easier. That's true, but AI-produced research can also cause major problems. Luckily, these problems are completely

137. 4 Reasons Successful Authors Go on Writer's Retreats & You Should Too

Struggling to find time to write your book? Maybe you have to fight for time to even think about what you want to write. Listen to discover why many successful authors re

136. How to Write Your Business Memoir, ft. Anita Henderson, author of "Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur"

Writing a how-to book isn’t the only way to grow your business as an author. In this episode, you’ll meet Anita Henderson, author of “Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur

135. The Art of Marketing Your Book, ft. Nadine Mullings, Book & Biz Marketing Expert

Whether you land a traditional book deal or self-publish, getting the word out about your book is always your responsibility. Find out how you can do it well--without spe

134. How to Keep Writing This Summer & Why You Should

With all the fun,  travel, and distractions of summer, how do you keep writing your book? In this episode, you'll discover how to decide if you should try to write y

133. Why I Really Want You to Write Your Book in 2024

As the year gets underway, lots of people are falling off the wagon when it comes to their New Year's resolutions and annual goals. But what about the people who are

132. Book Envy: Make It Work for You

Ever felt even a smidge of envy because someone else has published their book, become a bestseller, or landed an incredible speaking engagement? If so, don't worry.

131. Lean In to Your Strengths to Write a Better Book

The world doesn't need more generic, boring books.  The world needs the book only you can write.  Discover how to identify the strengths you already have that can he

130. 4 Unexpected Early Benefits of Outlining Your Book

Are you still skeptical about the real value of outlining your book? If you just want to dive in and write, I get it. I used to feel the same way. But a smart writer conv