Whether we realize it or not, writing your book requires an investment of time, energy, and resources. In today’s episode, I get real about the costs of writing and self-publishing your book. In the episode, I talk about: editing cover design interior formatting support throughout the process marketing earning potential What shows up when…

Self-publishing is a very popular option for writers today! In today’s episode, I go over the step-by-step details of Amazon KDP’s publishing process. In the episode, I go over: The book details (like title, subtitle, categories, etc.) The book content requirements The pricing requirements Account setup As always, leave us a review so that more…

If we wanted to hang out with a friend, visit with a family member, or go on a date, would we just sit and wait and “hope” it happens? No, we’d need to take some intentional action to make this happen or at least create an invitation for it. The same goes for our inner…

How to wrap up your book can be tough! We often feel a lot of pressure to do something magical, which can lead to us getting stuck and potentially never finishing. In today’s episode, I share details on the following techniques to wrap up your book in a way that feels great for you as…

Getting “stuck” in your writing process happens to everyone who writes a book! In fact, the good and bad thing about writing is that you can keep writing and drafting forever! But, eventually, you have to stop writing and shift into revision and finalizing your book. Here are the tips I cover today to help…

I am doing something brave (and that I preach on this podcast): reading an excerpt from my current book in progress! The working title is, Writing is Not That Hard: Ending the Self-Judgment and Recognizing the Writer Within. As you listen, you’ll learn: Where the myth of “writing is hard” comes from? Who benefits (and who doesn’t) by…

Threads is Instagram’s text-based conversation app, and it’s taken the social media world by storm this week. I want to offer you 3 practical types for activating your writing self on this new platform! I give details about: being playful in this new space easily sharing all your different types of words focusing on connection As…

“Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft In today’s episode, I will break down why and when it is best to heed this famous advice from Stephen King as well as how to actually do it……

I often talk to my 10 yr old about writing, and I asked him what he struggles with. His response? “I get bored.” I asked him to share more about that, and that led us into a fun little conversation that inspired today’s episode. He explained that he often starts off strong and even excited…

Whether you are working with a writing coach like me, sharing your book draft with beta readers, and/or just sharing some excerpts online, getting feedback on your writing is an essential part of your publishing process. In today’s episode, I talk through what to do with the feedback after you receive it. Here is an…