A couple of weeks ago, Colleen and I recorded a new episode of the Blank Page to Bestseller podcast where we talked about book reviews, Goodreads, review bombing, and more. While I was editing the podcast a thought occurred to me... What makes a good book review? We preach the need for authors to ... Read More
Editing: An Investment for Your Business
Connecting and Communicating With Your Audience, Part 3 Having a CLEAR message for your audience is necessary so they understand the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, AND WHY. Editing is the process by which you make sure you are CLEAR on these 5 Ws. An editor is one of the most important professionals you ... Read More
The Importance of Reading: Why Join a Book Club?
Reading is one of the most important skills we have. Every day we go about our days reading; we read the news, we read social media, we read emails, we read recipes, and so much more. Business people spend much of their day reading. And many people gather to read and discuss book in a book club. So ... Read More
Knowing Your Audience is Key to Business Survival
Audience: a group of listeners or spectators; a group of ardent admirers or devotees. Knowing your audience is key to your business' survival. Whether it's your book, your course, your coaching program... Today, I'm discussing why knowing your ideal audience is key to making your book your ... Read More
Self-Publishing? Don’t Make the Same Mistakes I Did!
I didn't know what I didn't know! When I started my self-publishing journey, I went into the process blind as a bat. I was so excited to publish my book, and I had great information to share! Not only was I completely unaware of the tasks and money it takes to publish a book, I didn't know where to ... Read More
The fastest way to grow your business: speaking
You can grow your business speaking; it sets you up as a leader, it increases your professional network, and it ramps up your self-confidence which ultimately leads to more clients and revenue. You are an expert at what you do. Let me repeat: You are an expert at what you do. Whether it's your ... Read More
Your Daily Writing Habit – A Recipe for Success
Why Create a Daily Writing Habit? Create a daily writing habit so you become a better writer. Sounds easy and it can be, but sometimes it's hard to develop a habit and stick to it. We're excited in the beginning then writer's block happens and we find any excuse to stop writing for a day, two days, ... Read More
Finding Time To Write; Crafting Your Craft
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