This video focuses on the traditional path to publishing. If you are going after a publishing contract, you will need a literary agent. This involves querying, and in the case of nonfiction, a proposal. Today I will address why you need an agent and how to find the...

SPOILER ALERT: Includes a bonus NaNo winner package reveal. Congratulations! You’re here because you’ve won NaNoWriMo or you’ve made a solid start on writing a book. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to go from manuscript to bestselling books in 60...

Do you find it hard to shop for the writer in your life? Many writers are mysterious beings who live in their heads and at the keyboard. It’s tough to buy the imaginary things and ideas writers love. But it’s do-able and luckily, it’s more easily accomplished in the...

Learn how to price your self-published books to move in volume on Amazon plus a bonus POWER TIP on permafree funnels! There isn't a catch-all answer on how much to charge, but there are great methods for determining how to price your book to sell. Find out what's...

November is halfway through and many of us have our NaNoWriMo manuscript nearing completion. Your next step on the path to publishing is editing, but what if you're on a budget? You might ask: Can I use software like ProWriting Aid? Are there editors I can hire for...

This video covers how to select the 3 best social media platforms for your author brand... Social media and digital marketing can be daunting for authors. I mean, after all, we have plenty to do if we want to produce a couple of book per year. But, like it or not,...

How do self-published authors find the time to do all the things we need to do to succeed like producing actual books PLUS web design and admin, social media management, email marketing, publicity, editing, distribution, advertising? In this video, I cover how I use...

  Since 2014, I've been as lawless as Lucy on NaNoWriMo. I've written nonfiction, kid's books, and completed full rewrites during National Novel Writing Month? What happened? Did NaNo bust me? No, I won on my own terms. Once more, I have a group of maverick followers...

Goodreads is one of the largest social media networks with over 75 million members and it’s dedicated to books! If you are serious about book promotion and are an avid reader yourself, this is where you should be hanging out. Goodreads has a number of features that...

Here are 5 free book promotion ideas. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer there are many ways to promote your book. All you need is good writing skills, technical proficiently, the ability to navigate and understand social media and software platforms, speaking ability,...

How to write an impressive query or pitch letter that will land you a literary agent, a publishing contract, and a fat paycheck. Follow these simple guidelines and get your proposal or manuscript in the hands of professionals who will help you succeed. To...

As an author, it’s your responsibility to reach your target audience in a direct and intimate way. Your job is to know your readers. For non-fiction, you need to answer their questions and solve their problems. For fiction, you need to entertain, inspire,...