Anytime we sit down with writers—those just starting out or those trying to grow—we go back to the same three fundamentals: 1. Read your genre. Read what you want to write. Take note of the tone, structure, and pacing of your genre, whether books, blogs, or articles. 2. Learn the rules. Every genre has rules….
You guys are awesome. We asked people on our mailing list to send us parodies of popular Christmas song titles and – wow! – you guys delivered! Here are some of our favorites… Grandma Got Run Over By a Book ClubLet It Sell, Let It Sell, Let It SellI Saw Mommy Kissing AmazonI’m Dreaming of…
This struggle to identify audience is common. Writers often have stories to share and messages to convey, but they find themselves in the weeds with their message, unsure of how to bring it all together. More times than not, this confusion comes down to not knowing who their audience is.
Don’t focus on followers; cultivate fans. Or better yet, turn followers into fans. That was the message of a recent social media video Chris and I produced. Viewers immediately posed the question: “How?” In a world that makes a big deal of how many followers your social media accounts have, the idea of cultivating fans…
As writers, we always look for ways to improve our writing and writing business. We never want to rest on what we’ve always done. We want to continue to dream and grow and build as writers and as writing entrepreneurs. This became even clearer to me during a road trip a few years ago. In…
Good question, Maria! Let’s look at the three most common types of publishing: If the company you’re hearing from is legit, it’s most likely a hybrid publishing service. This isn’t a bad way to go, especially if you’re struggling with the traditional and independent publishing route, but it does cost more. That said, we’re always…
James, what a great question! A lot of writers—both nonfiction and fiction—wonder what to do when their book is finished. First, congratulations on all you’ve accomplished. You’re tackling the hardest part right now—finishing your book. Your breadth of work shows your dedication. Seriously, that’s the hardest part. Now what to do? Step 1: Hire an…
Want to learn how to overcome writer’s block? Chris and Gena share three tips for helping any writer conquer it.
“Pay yourself first.” That was the financial planner’s advice. My husband and I were tuning in to a virtual conference about vision and how to create our dream life. We had sat down, me with a notebook and colored pens in hand, my husband with his laptop propped open. We listened to speakers teach us…
Adverbs play an important role in the English language, but when are they appropriate and when should they be edited out? Find out here.