I once did a virtual interview where the host barely looked at me. Sometimes people look at the screen instead of directly into the camera, which is understandable. But in this case, it was clear
I once had someone say to me, “Wow, that author you worked with really hit it big overnight.”I nearly spit out my coffee. Overnight? Really? Hardly. What they didn’t see were the months of building
Everything was going great. You were in flow and having a wonderful day. Plenty of quick wins, fast replies, and media “yeses” dropping into your inbox. It was a great feeling with nothing quite like
I know. I know. It’s too early to talk about the holidays! But here’s the thing: Soon it will be too late. You know that person who hangs Christmas lights before Halloween, right? The one
We’ve covered four of the most common media mistakes authors make, and today we’re moving on to Mistake #5: Hiding from your own expertise. This one is sneaky. It shows up as waiting for permission,
I recently presented a webinar consisting of the five biggest media mistakes authors make. Of course, there are more than five, but we focused on a few of the most common mistakes, which can also
I was recently asked to do a webinar on the 5 Biggest Media Mistakes Authors Make (and what to do instead) for the Nonfiction Authors Association. Last week, I wrote about Mistake #1, which is
Shawn, an author I have gotten to know this past year, was beyond excited to land a spot on a well-known podcast recently. He had pitched it himself, and it worked! The host loved his
I was recently working with a lovely first-time author who was filled with excitement and enthusiasm when it came to promoting her book. It was well written, her message was clear, and she was doing