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3 Things to Help Nonfiction Authors get out of their Heads and Finish their Book
As authors, we tend to stay stuck in our heads with all the thoughts about who will like our books and what the naysayers will say. Even authors who are already successful podcasters, coaches, speakers, etc. get nerves when they are working on their books! It’s totally normal. So here are my favorite tips for getting out of our heads and getting that draft done.
How to Set up Your Author Table
You’ve likely been to a vendor show of some sort, whether they featured crafts or small businesses or authors. And a panic may have crossed your mind: what the heck am I supposed to do with all this space? Yeah, those 6 or 8 foot tables look enormous with just one book thrown in the middle! Let me assure you, there are plenty of things you can include on your author table. Start with this
How to Be a Successful Nonfiction Author
So you want to sell books … It’s more than just putting the book online and going about your business. There are certain things that a nonfiction author (or really any author) needs to do to make sure that people are finding their books. A book is intended to be a piece of the puzzle for your business, not some side thing that you do to check a box and never use again. Think of
3 Tips for Book Covers for Your Soul Book
Your book cover is the first thing people see when they are considering your book. If you want your legacy book to stand out while fitting in, looking professional and calling to your ideal reader, then make sure you check out the tips in this video so it packs the powerful punch that it should!
3 Tips to Help with Writer’s Block
People tend to not be fans of writer’s block. I wonder why … Just when you think you’ve got it all together, that you’re going to get that book out into the world, you can’t figure out what to say next. And it can come from a variety of places, which can make it even harder to cure. But if you want to keep on writing and stop being stalled, these are some of my
The Process I Use to Write Books
Writing a book is way easier if you have a plan ahead of time! Sure, we all want that magic moment when the words pour from our fingertips, gracing the page with our brilliance, but you have to wait for that. Plan first, party later. This is the method that I use to write my own books. Yes, they are fiction, but the principles apply to nonfiction, so I teach them to my authors as
How a Book Works for a Coach or Speaker Biz
You can’t just make a book, publish it on Amazon, and cross your fingers. It isn’t going to sell itself! One of the biggest mistakes I see authors of nonfiction make is to do just that. They have no plan at all for getting it out to the world, connecting with others, or using it to leverage a business they already have. Check out the video below for my tips on how to use your
What to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Book for Your Biz
You may have heard people suggest to “start from the beginning” when you want to tell a story, but it’s a little more complicated when you need to write a book, especially nonfiction, especially for your business. The beginning can be hard to pinpoint. And the real point of the book is to take people on a transformational journey. So how do you start? Let’s back up. Before you start writing the actual book, there
How to Turn Your Podcast into a Book
All that content out there can be used for more, right? Have you thought about turning your podcast into a book that goes with your brand? It can be pretty simple, but there are some definite rules to follow for ethics and to make sure that everyone is on board, if you have guests. Want to know more? Check out this month’s blog!
How to Work Effectively with Your Editor
So. many. red. marks. Are you afraid of red pens? Do you feel like you’re wrong when you see those lines? Guess what. You’re NOT wrong. Your editor is working with you toward a common goal: making sure that your book is easy for your reader to understand. There really is a mindset shift needed when you start working with an editor, so check out my tips in this video!
3 Things to Help Nonfiction Authors get out of their Heads and Finish their Book
As authors, we tend to stay stuck in our heads with all the thoughts about who will like our books and what the naysayers will say. Even authors who are already successful podcasters, coaches, speakers, etc. get nerves when they are working on their books! It’s totally normal. So here are my favorite tips for getting out of our heads and getting that draft done.
How to Set up Your Author Table
You’ve likely been to a vendor show of some sort, whether they featured crafts or small businesses or authors. And a panic may have crossed your mind: what the heck am I supposed to do with all this space? Yeah, those 6 or 8 foot tables look enormous with just one book thrown in the middle! Let me assure you, there are plenty of things you can include on your author table. Start with this
How to Be a Successful Nonfiction Author
So you want to sell books … It’s more than just putting the book online and going about your business. There are certain things that a nonfiction author (or really any author) needs to do to make sure that people are finding their books. A book is intended to be a piece of the puzzle for your business, not some side thing that you do to check a box and never use again. Think of
3 Tips for Book Covers for Your Soul Book
Your book cover is the first thing people see when they are considering your book. If you want your legacy book to stand out while fitting in, looking professional and calling to your ideal reader, then make sure you check out the tips in this video so it packs the powerful punch that it should!
3 Tips to Help with Writer’s Block
People tend to not be fans of writer’s block. I wonder why … Just when you think you’ve got it all together, that you’re going to get that book out into the world, you can’t figure out what to say next. And it can come from a variety of places, which can make it even harder to cure. But if you want to keep on writing and stop being stalled, these are some of my
The Process I Use to Write Books
Writing a book is way easier if you have a plan ahead of time! Sure, we all want that magic moment when the words pour from our fingertips, gracing the page with our brilliance, but you have to wait for that. Plan first, party later. This is the method that I use to write my own books. Yes, they are fiction, but the principles apply to nonfiction, so I teach them to my authors as
How a Book Works for a Coach or Speaker Biz
You can’t just make a book, publish it on Amazon, and cross your fingers. It isn’t going to sell itself! One of the biggest mistakes I see authors of nonfiction make is to do just that. They have no plan at all for getting it out to the world, connecting with others, or using it to leverage a business they already have. Check out the video below for my tips on how to use your
What to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Book for Your Biz
You may have heard people suggest to “start from the beginning” when you want to tell a story, but it’s a little more complicated when you need to write a book, especially nonfiction, especially for your business. The beginning can be hard to pinpoint. And the real point of the book is to take people on a transformational journey. So how do you start? Let’s back up. Before you start writing the actual book, there
How to Turn Your Podcast into a Book
All that content out there can be used for more, right? Have you thought about turning your podcast into a book that goes with your brand? It can be pretty simple, but there are some definite rules to follow for ethics and to make sure that everyone is on board, if you have guests. Want to know more? Check out this month’s blog!
How to Work Effectively with Your Editor
So. many. red. marks. Are you afraid of red pens? Do you feel like you’re wrong when you see those lines? Guess what. You’re NOT wrong. Your editor is working with you toward a common goal: making sure that your book is easy for your reader to understand. There really is a mindset shift needed when you start working with an editor, so check out my tips in this video!