I recently spoke with an author who had finally finished her book. And I mean finally. After years of thinking about it, two years of writing it, rounds of editing, cover design, and formatting, she finally reached the end of the whole glorious, exhausting, emotional […]
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Writing can feel like a solo expedition—just you, your ideas, and an ever-growing pile of coffee cups. Hours spent crafting stories, refining ideas, or perfecting a book proposal often happen in quiet spaces, away from the world. But success as a writer isn’t just about
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Apparently, I hit a nerve with last week’s Savvy Sunday News because there was a deluge of responses. Most people commented that while reading it, they actually felt their hearts beat faster and their blood pressures go up, along with their cortisol levels. It’s here if
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As I mentioned in my last post, many people use the term “editing” to mean one thing, and it actually has four very different meanings, so it’s important when working with others within an industry that you’re speaking the same language. For years, I’ve heard
People contemplate everyday whether or not they should hire a publicist. I am fond of saying it isn’t rocket science or brain surgery, but there are some real advantages to hiring someone to help you with media coverage. Here are a few of them: They
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Ever since I figured out I do my best creative thinking and writing when I first get up in the morning, I have been an early riser. Of course, early means different things to different people. I read one woman’s tweet who said she got
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