What do popcorn kernels, song lyrics, and gum have in common? They get stuck, especially in places where we don’t want them to stick.
If you’re an unpublished, aspiring writer, “stuck” might be the word you use to describe the …
Battle Back from Writer Burnout!
“Give your strengths a stage to shine and keep your weaknesses from stealing the spotlight.” – Barb
As a writer, you wear many hats—social media, marketing, interviews, newsletters, income generation, speaking events, and more. Deep breath. There’s so much you …
The Two Ingredients You Need to Make Your Book Proposal Rise to the Occasion!
How do you know if you’re developing a book concept that is a passable idea versus a great idea?
If you’re pursuing traditional publishing, you must know two developmental elements that determine whether your concept is okay or great. These …
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How to Make Sure Self-Publishing Doesn’t Dead-End Your Publishing Dreams
Walking into church this weekend, I connected with a friend I hadn’t seen in years. We hugged, and a big smile flashed across her face when we stepped apart. She reported that her book was almost complete after …
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Planting Seeds: Five Suggestions to Prepare Your Author Website for 2025
It’s early December, but I’ve noticed that while we’re locked and loaded on preparing for Christmas, the fitness industry is ramping up its advertising for the inevitable January obsession with getting in shape and kale. While I am a fitness …
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Why You Must Prioritize Transformation Over Tragedy
What interests a reader more: a dramatic story about loss, betrayal or hardship OR a story about overcoming the odds or rising up from the ashes to reach new heights?
For everyone who immediately says, BOTH, I don’t disagree with …
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This Tool Sets You Up for a Successful Book Launch!
Book launches can be exciting – and nerve-racking! You’ve spent so much time thinking, writing, giving up sleep, neglecting your housework, and eating too many snacks. But you finished the book, your cover looks fantastic, and you made sure that …
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Platform Strategy: The “Rule of 3”
Who’s ready for a new strategy to build a platform? Today’s conversation offers a fresh tool for starting your publishing journey or seeking inspiration. Perhaps you can relate to one of the following groups who tend to struggle with platform:…
Tick, Tick, Boom! Raising the Stakes to Raise an Agent’s Interest
It’s summertime, so let’s talk stakes. Not steaks, which we could talk about, especially if you’re planning a 4th of July cookout. Today, let’s discuss an essential ingredient of storytelling that makes the difference between an agent emailing you back …
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Homework for Life: Never Fear Running Out of Stories Again!
The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.
Muriel Rukeyser
One of a writer’s great fears is running out of words or fresh stories to tell. Our creative souls relish the adventure of unexpected twists and discoveries and translate …
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