Knowing the difference between a Book Coach and an Editor can help you decide on what support you need to unleash your inner author and publish your book. Every author should be over-the-moon happy about their book, and professional Book Coaches and Editors pave the path to making that dream come true. A Book Coach gets […]
Last-Minute Book Gifts With Kindle
It’s not too late to send the books you want to give! I show you how to save the day in this quick video about Kindle’s Buy For Others feature.
How to write a great book description
How do you write a great book description that connects with your readers and makes them take action to buy it and read it? And do that in 200 words or less? That’s the big question authors grapple with. But wait—there’s more! This description also has to grab the imagination and interest of the influencers […]
Advice for authors from authors
I recently made a request for information about you authors and how you do what you do. Thank you to all of you who shared your struggles as well as what works for you! Here are some of the responses I got from authors who are working on their books right now: What has been [...]
Does (book) size matter?
I couldn’t resist a naughty title to get your attention. Because one of the first things aspiring authors ask me is: “What size should my book be? Doesn’t it have to be at least (insert number here) many pages or (insert a huge number) thousand words? What preconceived notions do you have about publishing a [...]
Advice for authors – your book is judged by its cover
The third deadly sin to avoid as a writer - not having your cover designed by a pro Unless book cover design is a skill you've perfected over many years, leave this job to the pros. We have all seen those books that "look self-published." Your book should be indistinguishable from a traditionally published book. [...]
Advice for authors – how not hiring an editor is like cutting your own hair
The Second Deadly Shortcut to Avoid as a Writer Not hiring an editor is like cutting your own hair. Yes, you know your hair and you know how to use a pair of scissors. So why not cut it yourself? Well, unless you have waist-length hair, it’s hard to see what you’re missing. You can’t [...]
Advice for authors – the three shortcuts you should never make in your book
Coming back from a road trip, I was like a horse going back to the barn - couldn't wait to get home. So I felt pretty smart when I looked at the map and figured out a quicker way... Until I found out that "shorter" road - really wasn't. That "shortcut" gave me a whole [...]
What is book coaching and why do I need it?
Featured on Inside the Women of Denver TV Click here to see the video! I'm excited to be interviewed about Book Coaching on Krystal Covington's talk show, Inside the Women of Denver! Listen to the audio (below) or watch the show online. In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground, from book coaching to gratitude [...]
Transformation minisode with amy collette
Positively Powered with Amy Collette In this episode, Amy talks about the power of transformation. It usually sneaks up on us when we least expect it, and it can come from trauma, pain, and loss. But the personal transformation that happens through these painful times can be life-changing. Listen in as Amy relates the stories [...]