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Book Writing
Writer’s Block and Childhood Red Ink
Do you remember the first time you shared something you wrote? Maybe it was an elementary school assignment. Perhaps it was a book report, a short story, or a poem. What followed? Was it encouragement—or criticism? Could that be behind writer's block? Writer's block...
Five-Minute Formula for Writing a Book
If you're a busy professional—an LNC, physician, attorney, or speaker—you’ve likely considered writing a book. Maybe you’ve even started one. But for many, the process stalls before the second paragraph. Why? Because writing feels like an enormous time commitment, and...
Are You a Highly Skilled Professional Struggling to Start Your Book?
Are you a highly skilled professional struggling to start your book? Attorneys, physicians, legal nurse consultants, and public speakers often operate under high pressure, where mistakes are costly and standards are high. They’ve trained for years, built respected...
No time to write
Did you know "no time to write" is a myth when it comes to writing your book—and you can still author a book without clearing your calendar? One of the most common reasons I hear from professionals who want to write a book—but haven’t—is simple: “I don’t have the...
Fear of Criticism—The Silent Roadblock for Aspiring Authors
You’ve likely built a career that demands confidence—testifying in depositions, diagnosing patients, analyzing legal records, or commanding attention from an audience. Yet, for many highly accomplished professionals, the moment they think about writing a book, a...
Make the Most of Your Writing Time
One of the most frequent complaints of my writing students and clients is “I don’t have enough time. How do I fit writing time into my life? I know how you can feel that time is precious and in short supply, and I recommend to those I coach that they make an accurate...
Are You Worried About Getting a Book Critique?
You think your book manuscript is wonderful—or you think it’s awful. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of confidence in what you’ve written, you need feedback in the form of a book critique. Does that sound like frightening news? It’s your book. You care about it. You...
Will You Write a Book in 2023?
You could hardly find a better time to write a book. On every level, 2020 shook the world out of its familiar patterns of operation. Nowhere is this truer than in the area of how we do business. You could have several compelling reasons to write a book. Your business...
Your Creative Genius at Work When Writing a Book
I’ve found writing a book is an incredible journey that requires a balance between structure and creative genius. It can be challenging to sit down and write an entire book, and this process can stimulate your creativity and help you develop your ideas. How often have...
Why You Need a Book Proposal – Even if You Plan to Self-Publish
You may be thinking “Why do I need a book proposal? I don’t plan to submit it to a publishing company. I’m publishing it independently.” Book proposals serve a valuable purpose for authors, agents, and acquisitions editors at publishing houses. These documents include...
Recent Posts
Writer’s Block and Childhood Red Ink
Do you remember the first time you shared something you wrote? Maybe it was an elementary school assignment. Perhaps it …Read More »
Five-Minute Formula for Writing a Book
If you’re a busy professional—an LNC, physician, attorney, or speaker—you’ve likely considered writing a book. Maybe you’ve even started one. …Read More »
Are You a Highly Skilled Professional Struggling to Start Your Book?
Are you a highly skilled professional struggling to start your book? Attorneys, physicians, legal nurse consultants, and public speakers often operate …Read More »
No time to write
Did you know “no time to write” is a myth when it comes to writing your book—and you can still …Read More »
Fear of Criticism—The Silent Roadblock for Aspiring Authors
You’ve likely built a career that demands confidence—testifying in depositions, diagnosing patients, analyzing legal records, or commanding attention from an …Read More »