We discuss book trailers. What is your favorite book trailer? Let us know in the comments below!

You have heard me talk about the importance of investing in your book before. Well, I am so passionate about people investing in their masterpieces that I asked some of my friends (ranging from book coaches to marketers to book reviewers) to explain why they think giving your writing the VIP treatment is important.  Book/Story Coaches "Investing…

We discuss the importance of taking a break as a writer. Do you need 30 days of inspiration? We can help you here.

One of my closest friends had her bachelorette party at one of those studios where you paint pottery. My artistic skills are pretty non-existent, so I went in with a bit of trepidation. However, my feelings of fear subsided a bit when I saw a cute fox piggy bank (or is it a for bank…

Angela Ford and I discuss her writing process, the editing process, and how to market a book. Show Notes:Angela Ford:The Four World SeriesWhat is your writing process? Let me know in the comments below. 

You don't have to work on your writing project every day. Yes, really. Does this mean you shouldn't write every day?Heck no!I really believe there is a benefit to not writing when you are stuck. Sure, if you just rather watch  Famous in Love than write, then you should write. But if you keep staring at your…

We discuss the importance of committing to your writing and ways to do that. Want a low-key way to commit to your writing? Join our writing challenge here. 

I was at a wedding, and it was a beautiful evening. You know the kind, the temperature was warm enough to go without a coat, but there was no danger of embarrassing sweat stains.  I wore a Calvin Klein cobalt dress with a silver, floral necklace that I found in a boutique in one of…

We discuss the importance of putting your beloved characters in difficult situations.

I know if you are staring at a blank page, it is tempting to do what is what appears to be the obvious solutions: reading writing articles, checking out writing blogs, and surfing the internet while you avoid the blank page. While these may seem like good ideas (okay, the last one doesn't), they ultimately…