As the year gets underway, lots of people are falling off the wagon when it comes to their New Year's resolutions and annual goals. But what about the people who aren't? What about the people who are sticking to their resolution to make this th

Book Envy: Make It Work for You

Oct 16th, 2023 11m 11s

Ever felt even a smidge of envy because someone else has published their book, become a bestseller, or landed an incredible speaking engagement? If so, don't worry. That’s perfectly normal. And when you know how to use it to your advantage, boo

Lean In to Your Strengths to Write a Better Book

Sep 7th, 2023 12m 29s

The world doesn't need more generic, boring books. The world needs the book only you can write. Discover how to identify the strengths you already have that can help you write a more powerful, transformative book. Lean in to those strengths a

4 Unexpected Early Benefits of Outlining Your Book

Jul 25th, 2023 11m 32s

Are you still skeptical about the real value of outlining your book? If you just want to dive in and write, I get it. I used to feel the same way. But a smart writer convinced me otherwise, and I'm glad he did. In this episode, discover why out

The Successful Author's Secret Weapon

Jul 5th, 2023 10m 2s

You know all those authors whose books you admire, people who put out book after book? Here's a little secret about them: They're no smarter than you are.That may be hard to believe, but it's true. The big difference between those authors and y

Increase Your Impact and Income Beyond Your Book, ft. Parchelle Tashi

Jun 22nd, 2023 44m 43s

Why are you writing your book? Whatever your reasons, your book should help you have a greater (hopefully, positive) impact on your readers and on the world. And you should also earn a return on the investment of time, money, energy, and creati

Why Writing a Book Feels Too Hard & How to Change That

May 4th, 2023 10m 59s

Writing a book requires effort, but it doesn't have to be the painful. It's not a chore. It's not another task on your to-do list. It's something you get to do, and it can transform your life and the lives of your readers. Even if it feels too

Write Your Book Faster with Writing Dates

Apr 27th, 2023 11m 32s

Shortcuts and hacks will typically fail you, but if you want to write more consistently and finish your book faster, there are proven strategies that can help. Find out why writing dates can help you get into flow and make a huge difference in

3 Big Reasons Not to Use ChatGPT to Write Your Book

Apr 13th, 2023 13m 12s

Anything that makes writing a book a little easier can be appealing, but shortcuts are rarely as good as they look. Using ChatGPT and similar software to write your book can create major problems. In this episode, you'll discover 3 significant

Writing a Book to Create Real Social Change

Apr 6th, 2023 37m 16s

DEIB consultant and interior design expert Jessica Bantom was determined to write a book that would impact her industry in a positive way. With "Design for Identity," she has managed to write a book that can reach design students in classrooms

When and How to Get a Foreword for Your Book

Mar 30th, 2023 11m 9s

Do you really need a foreword for your book? Need is a strong word, and not one that applies here. But for the right kinds of books, a strong foreword can make a real difference in your book sales--even if your readers flip right past it. In th

3 Ways Coaches and Consultants Know They're Ready to Write a Book

Mar 22nd, 2023 8m 8s

The idea that everyone should write a book is a bit extreme, and let's face it, ridiculous, but if you want to grow your coaching or consulting a business, writing a book is one of the most effective ways to do it. But how do you know you're re

Keep Your Promise to Your Readers, ft. Rachel Luna, author of "Permission to Offend"

Mar 15th, 2023 48m 2s

What takes a book from good to great? Listen in as author and master coach Rachel Luna describes her journey from book proposal to book deal and from writing her book to seeing it hit the bestseller list. Rachel lets us peek behind the curtain

3 Ways to Write Your Book Faster (And Make It Better)

Mar 8th, 2023 10m 15s

Do you ever worry you might, somehow, end up writing a bad book? That thought used to terrify me, but you can easily ensure it doesn't happen to you. Discover 3 ways you can not only finish writing your book faster but also make sure you make i

Writing and Illustrating Children's Books, ft. author Kimberly Wyman

Mar 1st, 2023 34m 5s

If you've been thinking you might just want to write a children's book, this episode with author-illustrator Kimberly Wyman, author of "Grow Love," is for you. Kimberly shares how she made time to write in the midst of a busy life, what it ta

15 Prompts to Defeat Writer's Block and Finish Your Book

Feb 22nd, 2023 12m 39s

If you ever get stuck in your writing, please know you're not the only one. Most authors experience some amount of writing block as they write. Some are so blocked, they can't even get started! Use these 15 writing prompts to get over writer's

The Real Reason People Trust Your Expertise After You Write a Book

Feb 14th, 2023 8m 52s

Why do you trust the person who wrote a book on a topic to know what they're talking about? Why do you see authors as experts? Probably for the same reasons everyone else does.In this episode, discover how writing your book will set you up as a

When Writing Your Book Is Really All about You

Feb 6th, 2023 8m 24s

It might sound selfish. It might go against everything you've been taught. But the truth is writing your book can't be all about your readers. Any project that requires this level of commitment has to also serve you. In this episode, discover w

What It’s Really Like to Have a Traditional Book Deal, featuring Miriam Schulman, Author of "Artpreneur"

Feb 2nd, 2023 30m 48s

Have you ever thought about pursuing a traditional book deal? Does the idea excite you, and maybe scare you just a little? In this episode, Miriam Schulman, author of "Artpreneur," shares the pros and cons of her experience publishing with one

4 Ways to Make Sure You Don't Give Up on Writing Your Book

Jan 19th, 2023 11m 6s

Don't give up on your book! Writing a book is like any other goal that takes more than a few days to accomplish. It's really easy to slowly give up on it. This week, you only write on three of your planned days. Next week, you only write on one

6 Ways to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Book

Jan 12th, 2023 12m 49s

There's nothing worse than buying a book only to find it's a huge disappointment. Your readers deserve better, and as an author, you deserve to write and publish a book you're proud of. Luckily there are simple ways to make sure you write a boo

The Secret to Writing Your Book This Year

Jan 2nd, 2023 11m 47s

As we start a new year, you may have some regret about not finishing (or starting!) your book last year. But you can make this the year you write your book. In this episode, discover my simple 4-step process to get past blocks, doubts, and excu

How Writing a Book Fits into Your Empire

Oct 25th, 2022 10m 21s

Writing a book can feel like an all-consuming task, so much so that you start to forget where it fits into your larger purpose. Finally writing your book is still the *best* way to position yourself as the expert in your industry. And in this

How to Know When You're Finished Writing Your Book

Oct 19th, 2022 12m 26s

Picture it. You've been writing away for months. (Even if you're just getting started on your book, imagine this moment.) You feel like you're done writing, but . . . you also feel like you could possibly make your manuscript better. What to d

Are You Investing in or Sacrificing for Your Book?

Oct 12th, 2022 10m 53s

If writing a book required nothing of you, everyone would do it. (Well, not everyone, but lots more people.) Your book demands certain things of you, of course. But are you making sacrifices for your book or making investments in your book?In