Writing
3 Important Reasons to Keep History Alive
We live in a day and age where we are constantly poked and prodded to “upgrade” our lives by getting this new gadget or purchasing this new program. As well, even in our book writing endeavors, we sometimes believe that we will create a bigger impact if we focus our writing on promoting this new…
Read More3 Key Steps to Identifying & Maintaining Your Book Vision
Are you writing what you need to write? Deciding to write a book is both daunting and exciting. While the thought of scooping together 30,000-50,000+ words in a document can be downright scary, your topic is [hopefully] one you’re passionate about and your message is one you’re looking forward to sharing with your target audience.…
Read More3 Things to Remember About Exposing Yourself Through Writing
Share yourself to drive your story! Writing an autobiography is not everyone’s cup of tea, nor is an autobiography always the best format for sharing your message of inspiration, motivation, education, and encouragement with your readers. When it is, however, knowing how to approach the issue of exposing yourself (and others) throughout the scope of…
Read More4 Simple Secrets to Enhancing Your Book Content
As book writers, generating content for our readers is what we do. Creating valuable content, however, is key to positively impacting and inspiring our readers. Typing words to fill blank space is easy, be it for a manuscript, newsletter, blog, or website template. But choosing which words to use for any or all of these…
Read MoreHandle Criticism in 3 Powerful Ways
How do you handle criticism? It can be very disheartening to pour your time, energy, and soul into writing a book only to have to handle criticism from your readers. If you haven’t had to handle criticism for sharing yourself through writing a book, that’s happy. But trust me, you will at some point be…
Read More3 Ways You Can Help Others Grow By Sharing Yourself
What you know helps others grow! Sharing ourselves through writing a book can be challenging. It can also be awkward at times. And because of that, we sometimes forget how valuable it is to share ourselves when completing the writing process. I wrote another blog on how to handle self-exposure and truth-telling, but the topic…
Read More4 Values of Working With A Writing Coach
The idea of working with a writing coach can feel a bit weird at first thought. While we may have little hesitancy going to a professional for certain things like the cold or a flu or broken bone, we oftentimes feel guilty, ashamed, or even “lame” for hiring someone to help us complete the seemingly simple…
Read MoreOde to Women Who Own the Pen (or the keyboard)
While it’s arguably shameful that we need to set aside a single day to celebrate the power, potential, and world-shaking capabilities women possess, it’s just as arguable that the extra opportunity to give credence to the women of the world should not be overlooked. And I don’t say that just because I happen to be…
Read More10 Ways Writing a Book Can Help You Grow Your Business
As a business owner, marketing yourself, your brand, and your vision are top priorities to growing your client base. But as you do so, considering additional ways in which you can get “out there” and expand your reach is always beneficial. In this way, let’s consider a few things about writing books. First is the…
Read More3 Keys to Writing Your Next Blog
How to write blogs of value and purpose. Not long ago, blogs were not a hot topic and few people talked about them. Today, however, they are widely discussed and highly recommended as not only a useful marketing tool but also as a way to stay connected to and build rapport with our audience. The…
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