Reading Time: 46 seconds I’ve learned a lot from working with hundreds (thousands!) of writers: The question someone asks is rarely the real problem. Someone asks me about a title, but what they’re really asking is, “Will this book reach the right people?” Someone asks about rapid release, but what they’re really asking is, “How do I build momentum without burning out?” Someone asks how to market their book, but what they’re really asking is, “How do I do this in a way that actually fits who...

Reading Time: 33 seconds Over the years, I’ve noticed something, Reader. No matter which course someone is in, there are always a handful of questions that come up again and again. Questions like: “Is this the right title and subtitle for my book?” “What’s the job of my book — and how do I know if it’s doing that job?” “Should I do rapid release… or space my books out?” “How do I actually build an advance reader team that works?” “What should I do next once the book is done?” These are not...

Reading Time: 30 seconds There's a whole lot of "new year, new you" going on right now--and I think the old you is probably just great. I also think you probably want to have a really great year--one where you feel like you left everything you could on the mat and made the most of the year. Yesterday I got to give an impromptu talk to a networking group about this very topic, and I thought I'd share my talking points with you. I'll start by sharing where I focus my time: Publishing 10-20...