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After Your First Draft – Edit Extravaganza
Taaa Daaa! You finished your first draft. Now, it’s time to begin editing, revising, polishing your manuscriptand editing. Editing is a crucial process that should transform your rough draft into a polished manuscript ready to become a real book. Here are the…
The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Self-Care That Sustains You
The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Self-Care That Actually Sustains You You’ve heard it all: “Take care of yourself.” “Prioritize wellness.” “Find balance.” But when your calendar’s a warzone and your brain’s fried, those slogans blur into noise. Entrepreneurs don’t burn out…
Writing an Author’s Bio
You might want to create two. One is targeted at your readers, you’re trying to connect with them and use this to help sell your book. Readers might be wondering why you wrote the book and what makes you qualified to write it? This one can be short, maybe five…
Thrive in a Shifting Landscape: Sharpen Your Job and Leadership Skills for New Business Opportunities The business world never stops moving, and those who rise with its tide understand one thing above all: adaptation isn’t optional —it’s strategy. If you want to…
Prepping for Your Acceptance Call
The amount of information you need to have about your book, once it’s completed, can be a little overwhelming. There are two major categories: The Physical and the Market. For the physical, look at your word count. Better yet, explore the genre where you will probably…
Searching for Stories
What do I have to write a book about? It’s a great question and I can promise you, there are more things than you think. But first – do you want to write a book? If the answer is “I don’t know,” or “no,” then read this in case you know someone who does. You can give…
From Invisible to Unforgettable: How Startups win Busy Customers
From Invisible to Unforgettable: How Startups Win Busy Customers In today’s blink-and-scroll economy, grabbing a moment of a consumer’s attention can feel like chasing sunlight through a window blind. If you’re a startup, that moment is your shot to prove you’re worth…
Ooooh, I Want to Write a Book Too!
Does the phrase, I Should Write a Book, sound familiar? Do you say, “I should write a book,” or “People say I should write a book,” or “I’ve always wanted to write a book.” I was part of the latter group for years. The idea of writing a book seemed almost magical and…
Common Stumbling Blocks for Authors
There are quite a few words in this language of ours that are confusing. I’m so thankful to have the automatic spelling and grammar check, but I still struggle. It gets complicated for me, particularly when I’m leaving a note for somebody… or someone… (phew, it…
The Quiet Power: Introverts – Exceptional Leaders
Leadership is often associated with extroverted qualities—charisma, assertiveness, and quick decision-making in social settings. However, some of the most effective leaders in history have been introverts, proving that quiet strength can be just as powerful. In…