If you’re like a lot of the people with whom I work and interact, you know that you should be posting on social media. But you also wonder, “What should I post?” You don’t have time to waste, so you can’t just sit there all day trying to think of what to share. My friend […]
How long does it take to publish a book?
How long does it take to publish a book? This is a question I hear often. As with most questions having to do with “how much” in this industry, the answer is an unhelpful and disappointing, “It depends.” With traditional publishing houses, two years after the manuscript is complete is not unusual. With self-publishing and […]
Refrigerator organization
Refrigerator organization might seem like an odd topic for a post. What does that have to do with writing or other productivity? So much. Let me explain. On a recent podcast interview, Kent Sanders asked me about the very practical things I do to increase productivity and efficiency. He mentioned that so many experts talk […]
Super Simple Meal Plan for the GFCF Corn-Free Keto Diet
My Super Simple Meal Plan for the GFCF Corn-Free Keto Diet has saved our lives so many times when it comes to having food we can actually eat. I love planning—or the idea of it, anyway. But implementing and sticking to plans . . . well, thank you, ADHD! I fall off the wagon so […]
Project Management for Writers
You need Project Management for Writers if you have ever struggled to be productive with your writing. Or if you have trouble juggling all of the different things that you need to do to make enough money with your books. It seems like there are a dozen hats you have to wear as a writer, […]
Rockin’ Your Business Finances
People sing the praises of every book by Michael Michalowicz, and I sure loved Clockwork, which I have on my recommended books page. From what Christine Odle, author of Rockin’ Your Business Finances, has told me, following Profit First by Michael Michalowicz leads to paying a lot more in taxes than doing things her way […]
How much does writing coaching cost?
How much does writing coaching cost? That is an excellent question and one I hear often. Before I answer that, let me tell you a story about someone who approached me recently. Let’s call him Dr. Sal. Dr. Sal approached me in multiple places the same day to say he wants writing coaching from me, […]
Who Not How book
Some friends of mine were talking about the Who Not How book, and they were saying great things about it. So, naturally, I was on Amazon within seconds taking a look at it. You know what I’m going to say next, don’t you? I bought the book. I ate the book. And then, I started […]
Planning can grow your business
Planning can grow your business, whether you’re an author or an editor. Strategic planning is a specific type of planning, and it can help you plot out step by step what you want to do. When you know what you need to do every day—today, tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year—it eliminates indecision, […]
Content stacking aka the year of the ___
Content stacking aka the year of the ___ is something that Mike Kim and others promote. It’s a way to build your business and your content stockpile without being overwhelmed. No one can do it all at the same time. Fortunately, no one has to. All we have to do is take one step at […]
