As an aspiring author or a seasoned bookseller, finding time to write is critical to your success. Writing, like everything else in life, is a skill to be finely tuned. Like other skills, some people are naturally talented while other people must work hard to hone their craft. It does not matter if ... Read More
Language is more than talking!
Language and its relationship to your audience Peter and I have been talking about the importance of a CLEAR message for several months, but today I'm delving deeper into language and how to find your voice, your style, and your tone when writing. Believe it or not, voice, style, and tone work ... Read More
Your message can make or break your business!
Merriam-Webster definitions of "clear" and "message" Clear (adjective): Easily heard, easily visible, and free from obscurity or ambiguity: easily understood. Message (noun): A communication in writing, in speech, or by signals; an underlying theme or idea. We all know having a clear ... Read More
Your Manuscript Draft is Completed; What’s Next?
From Manuscript Draft to Published Book! It was fun being a guest expert on "The Write Hour Podcast" talking with Joyce Glass about the important steps to consider once your manuscript is written. There's a lot of steps in order to turn it into a professionally published book! Joyce and I ... Read More