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
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
7 Amazing Publishing Plan Hacks
Writing and publishing your book takes time, it's true. No matter how hard you will try, you won't be able to write your book in three days or a week or even in a month. So how do you make sure your book can be published in a timely fashion? Make a publishing plan! A publishing plan is a holistic ... Read More
Turning Your Book Into a Lead Generator
Happy Tuesday! I hope you've all been doing well. This week I want to share with you our #TuesdayTip: Turn Your Book Into a Lead Generator. Remember, your book is a business and whether your book is your primary business or you are using your book as part of your business, generating leads is the ... Read More
Self-Care in Writing and Business; A How-To Guide
This Friday is Valentine's Day. It's a day made for love but whether you are single, dating, or married, one thing we all need to do is learn to love ourselves. Self-care is especially important for those of us who are tackling new challenges like writing a book and building your business. Let's ... Read More
Why Write A Book? Important Questions To Ask Yourself
Writing a book is a big decision to make and you need to be prepared to undertake the project at hand. When you are working on your book there are many things to keep in mind but one of the most important things to remember is: WHY! That's right, you will need to ask yourself why write a book? Your ... Read More
Social Media Marketing: Increasing Visibility for Authors
I get it, we've said it a million times but it does bear repeating once more. You must treat your book like an entrepreneur would treat their business. Social media marketing is one of the easiest ways authors can use their skills and story to increase their visibility. Make sure your book reaches ... Read More
Planning and setting goals sets you up for success
I'll be honest, planning and setting goals was never on my "let's have a fun day" list, but I also know when I don't plan I feel completely out of control, and I like to be in control, which is a topic for another day! Whether hoping to land a new job, take a cruise next year, or write a bestselling ... Read More