Figuring out how to write a book is easy. Actually writing the book is hard. If you don’t have a plan what’s to say anything will get done? Nothing if we listen to the advice of Ben Franklin. When I was a kid, my grandmother always joked that she’d get to her to do list…Read More
Goal setting to make a living as an author
Author Goal Setting You’ve decided you want to be an author when you grow up. And not just any author but one who makes a living writing. That’s an awesome goal. Making a living doing what you love is the most wonderful feeling in the world. What’s holding you back? There are 2 things I…Read More
Top 5 Steps to Making a Living As An Author
Hi, I’m so glad you stopped by! Do you like fiction novels? Then you’re in the right place. I not only write them but I also LOVE helping other authors realize their dreams. I now have over 17 fiction and 3 non-fiction books published, not counting the boxed sets. Being an author is seriously the BEST…Read More
You Must Have a Strong WHY for Your Goals
Do you have a strong WHY for your goals? If your goal is to be a writer and make a living at it, that’s awesome! Achieving your goal of being an authorpreneur requires a positive attitude and a clear focus. First I want to say, I’m totally proud of you and your desire to follow…Read More
Build An Author Platform To Increase Your Book Sales
The author platform. Do You Have One? Some might argue that if you’re a fiction author, an author platform isn’t as important than if you’re a non-fiction author. But I don’t necessarily agree. Here are my thoughts about building an author platform if you’re a fiction author. The great thing about today’s level of technology…Read More
Write Compelling Back Cover Copy
You must write compelling back cover copy if you want to sell books. It’s your elevator speech, your sales pitch. It’s the brief 200 words snapshot telling your potential reader all the exciting things your books contain. It’s a short couple of paragraphs, along with your book cover, that motivates someone to click the buy…Read More