If you have visions of wearing a Chanel suit, and having breakfast at Tiffany’s, darling, once you’re a published author, I’m gonna burst your bubble. Sure, some...
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Writing
What kind of editor do you need?
When most people think of an editor, they picture a buttoned-up, librarian type. Some may be, but I maintain we editors are bad asses. We know words, how to structure...
5 Steps for a Successful Online Book Launch
You’ve done it. You’ve written a book. It’s been edited and proofread. The cover gleams. You feel a sense of accomplishment coupled with a twinge of fear. Will anyone...
The Whack-a-Mole Approach
Have you ever had those days where you feel like you have a tiger by the tail or the tail is wagging the dog? Yeah, me too. I’ve noticed a particular pattern emerges...
Are You Stopping Short?
The 90s television show Seinfeld is known for how it changed conversations, and one can immediately connect with someone of like mindset by using phrases such as...
How Trolling Amazon Can Increase Your Success Rate
Look up the word "troll" in the dictionary and what you'll find isn't very flattering. Trolls live beneath bridges. They're either small or giant. Perhaps they smell...
10 Most Inspirational Quotes on Writing
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved quotes. In fact, I have several small notebooks filled with famous quotes that I’ve jotted down over the years. There are quotes on...
Open Letter to 90-Minute Books
Dear 90-Minute Books, Thank you. Because of your writing, editing, and publishing style, I have more clients. They come to me after their experience with you, asking me...
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Editing is one area in which many authors fail. They either edit the book themselves, get a friend to do it, or—worst of all—publish their first draft. YIKES! We don’t want that for you. This guide will help you figure out what kind of editor you need to make your work shine.