For the Love of Bringing Books to Life:       Write, Publish and Be Known

How to Choose a Literary Agent: Red Flags

A couple of questions came up about literary agents today and I realized it would be a good topic to share with you. It’s easy to get taken advantage of it you don’t know what to look for or even aren’t quite clear on a literary agent’s role.
A student from my most recent Bring Your [...]

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Perseverence: An Author’s Best Friend

It’s always a thrill when my clients’ books come out and I get that brown cardboard package from Amazon. When Deb Scott finally announced that her book was here, though, I found it especially fulfilling.
Deb had some huge setbacks in her process…making her a great example for the role or perseverance in the life of [...]

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Lose Weight: Write a Book?

Over the years, I’ve had several people come to me and say, “I need a book writing coach. I have to write my book. I keep gaining weight and I know I will lose that weight when I write my book.”
One beautiful soul told me recently that her belly actually looks pregnant, “I’ve gained weight [...]

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Bring Your Book to Life

My book writing classes–are back–both LIVE and by teleseminar–and they now include a book concept evaluation, a customized editing plan and feedback on how you can best organize your book coupled with private consultations. I’ve found that the people who make the commitment, make a plan and get support get their books written. The expanded [...]

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