Are you book-ready? Check the 4Ps
If you’ve wondered how ready you are to write a book and pursue publishing, it’s time to determine your readiness
“Oh no! My book was written by someone else!”
For a book proposal, an author must find and analyze “comps,” short for “comparable” or “competitive” books in the same
Start with Your Ideal Audience: Insights from Janyre Tromp
Award-winning author and editor Janyre Tromp joins the podcast for a deep dive into one of the most vital topics
You Deserve a Place That Feels Like Home: Literary Matchmaking with Deidra Riggs
Find your publishing home without losing your voice: Literary agent Deidra Riggs reveals insider secrets on breaking into publishing while
4 Mistakes I See Nonfiction Authors Make (and How to Fix Them)
A few years ago, a client came to me with an idea for a nonfiction book. She was ready to
Help! I want to write a book. Do I have what it takes?
I stared at a blank screen. Why did I ever think I could pull this off? Until that moment, I’d
From Idea to Contract: The Inspiring Story of a First-Time Author, with Merideth Hite Estevez
Gain inspiration from the journey of a first-time author who transformed her dream of writing into a reality by taking
Prepare for Publishing with Insights from Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern
Literary agent Lucinda Halpern prepares us to navigate the industry and prepare for publishing. With her insights, we’ll position our project—and ourselves as authors—to pitch agents and get noticed. After listening to (or reading) what she has to say, you’re going to feel more confident than ever as you prepare to pitch.
Be a Better Writer, Book Proposal, Platform, Podcast
What’s a Writing Coach (and what kind do I need)?
Have you ever wondered what a writing coach is? As you can imagine, I get asked this a lot. I
Find Your Book Midwife, Say “Yes” Before You’re Ready, Pitch to Build Platform, and Authentically Engage with Readers (interview with author Clarissa Moll)
For author Clarissa Moll, hiring a writing coach was like finding her book midwife, and she urges writers to seek
Winning Book Proposals Need These 3 Things
When you seek traditional publishing for your nonfiction book, you don’t just write the book and send it off. Instead,
Resolved to Write a Nonfiction Book This Year? Let’s Do the Math!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to write a book in the year ahead, you’re going to have
Validate Your Idea to Produce Your Best Project (Back to Basics)
[Ep 228] You have an idea for your next writing project. That’s great! Before you get too far—before you write
What’s a Book Proposal (and why do I need one)?
If you’re trying to land an agent and eventually a contract with a publisher, you can’t get around it: you
How to Get Your Nonfiction Book Traditionally Published
A writer reached out to me with news that she’s writing a nonfiction book and wants to be published. “What’s