Review Your Quarter 1 You're lying if during your yearly planning session you predicted having a quarantine. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly created a huge shift in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. It's no surprise our Quarter 1 goals might not have been reached. Being the ... Read More
Keeping the Faith during times of uncertainty
Faith is defined as "complete trust or confidence in someone or something" and "a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension..." Personally, I don't know what I'd do right now if I didn't have faith. If I didn't believe in God, and if I didn't have ... Read More
How to Invest In Your Book Like A Professional
When it comes to publishing your book and doing it right, you need to invest in yourself and your book. But investing in your book is not just about spending money, it's about investing time and energy as well. When you understand where you to invest properly you will see the biggest returns for ... Read More
Re-Energize, Relax, Refresh – Now More Than Ever
Time to Re-Energize, Relax, Refresh I was supposed to leave for vacation in Florida tomorrow. Twelve wonderful days on the beach to re-energize, relax, refresh. Oh, the best laid plans. The last time I had a "real" vacation was 18 months ago in Hilton Head, SC. Wait, Hurricane Florence hit and we ... Read More
Writing Goals For the Second Quarter of 2020 And Beyond
As much as we would like to just say, "Yep, I'm going to write everyday!" it rarely happens without a writing plan. A writing plan is one of the best ways to maintain focus and clarity when you are writing your book. There are people who say you can write when the muse comes to you, and while that's ... Read More
Who Is Your Ideal Audience?
How does P&G sell their latest Tide product? Who does Disney sell tickets their latest movie to? How does your local coffee shop bring in customers? How do you sell more copies of your book? There are many ways each of these companies reach their customers but the one thing they all have in ... Read More
Living Your Life’s Purpose with Conscious Behavior
Do you react to life's circumstances with unconscious or conscious behavior? Are you living your life's purpose? Recently, I was a guest on the podcast, "SuperPowers of the Soul" with host, Jennifer Urezzio. We chatted about my spiritual power of purpose and how it's easier to be in tune with my ... Read More
The Hard Truth About Publishing
Let's rip this band-aid off... Most authors never make money off their books. However, with a little education and hard work you can be an author who makes money. The biggest thing to understand is publishing matters when you look at how you and your book will make money. Let's take a quick look at ... Read More