How to Create a Great Book Proposal

This is #2 in a short series on book proposals. As promised!​ Once you’ve…


Is Writing a Second Book Easier?

When I left in-house book publishing, my trail-blazing friend, Kimberly Ann…


Writing, Resilience & Book Deals

Writing. ​Resilience. Let’s face it: the two are linked. We’ve…


Writing Through Upheaval: This is What RESILIENCE Looks Like

It’s hard to remember the world before the pandemic.  Back in January 2020, I…


When to Hire Help for Your Book - and When to Go it Alone

I don’t know about you, but I like to DIY things as much as I can. I even…


Spotlight! 7 Wonderful Clients in Book Proposal Academy 2019

It seems like just last week that I was signing up folks for Book Proposal…


What's Your Quick Pitch? Why You Need a Hook

This week in Book Proposal Academy, I’ve been talking about the…


write with your true voice

Are You Suppressing Your True Voice?

When you’re writing a book, you want it to have a great voice. Meaning,…


do not write your non-fiction manuscript before you pitch it

Why You Should NOT Write Your Entire Book First - Don’t Do It!

This advice applies mostly to non-fiction books. Fiction writers – keep…


key ideas for writing a best-selling book

4 Essential Qualities of a Best-Selling Book

The four essential qualities of a best-selling book are easy to understand once…