Many people love a good journal. Consequently, publishing a journal seems like an easy book and publishing asset. But, there is more to it than pretty pages made in Canva! In today’s episode of The Written Compass, I break down the tips and tricks for creating a quality journal. Highlights include: focusing on the user experience…

You’ve got a book. Now what? Can I really build a business from my book? The answer is YES! I share 3 common models for building a business around your book: Focus–the book(s) and your writing is the focus of the biz Parallel–the book(s) coordinate and work together with your other business offerings Empire–the book(s)…

It’s normal for fear to show up at various stages of your writing process and journey. One of the places I see it show up the most is at the beginning and ending, especially right before we hit publish. Tune in to find the 3 key questions to ask to coach yourself through the self-sabotage…

I often hear people say, “I feel like I have a story to tell.” Then, they go on to share how they don’t know where to begin, what to include, how to organize it, etc. In today’s episode, I walk you through some clear steps on how to get your story down (and it doesn’t…

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with a good friend, colleague, and author, Dr. Cindy Urbanski. In today’s episode, we dive into her newest self-publication, Getting Schooled on Resistance: An Exploration of Clashing Narratives in Urban School Reform. Highlights from our convo: how we all had moments of not fitting into the traditional…

We have all heard about the importance of journaling, but what is really happening when we write in a journal? In today’s episode, I breakdown what is going on when we crack open a journal or daybook. Here are some highlights: A space just for you Slow down Tap into your “intuition, knowledge, and imagination”…

When do you need to know the order of your ideas? Well, there is no one right answer! In today’s episode, I share when and why organizing your ideas and having a clear structure is helpful and when it is potentially a form of procrastinating. Here are some highlights of what I share in the…

When clients come to work with us, there is a common part of the journey that almost everyone experiences: fear. Often this fear can manifest as questioning and doubting ourselves and wondering “who am I” to share my words in a book?! In today’s episode, I share a story of how this showed up recently…

In today’s episode, I share how transformative book writing is not only for yourself but for all that you desire in your life and your career or business. And here’s the kicker, it’s not about the book! The book is a vehicle for so many amazing opportunities! Here are some highlights from this episode: Book…

My team and I are all about supporting our clients in finding the book they want to write. We have published personal growth books, business strategy books, lesson memoir books, and more! Lately, we are seeing our clients explore what feels like a new genre: interactive books. It’s a mix of longer, chapter writing combined…