Why are you writing a book? Does its practical purpose support your business purpose and personal purpose? If not, take another look–alignment may ease your journey in 3 helpful ways.
Considering Scrivener? Here’s My (Cautio
If you’re writing a book, at some point you’ll wonder if Scrivener could solve your problems with typical word-processing tools. Maybe. Here’s my perspective and advice for getting started should you decide to try it.
My Top Business Writing Tips
Need to improve your written communication at work? Want to strengthen your grant application? Here are 6 of my top business writing tips, guaranteed to make life easier on your readers.
Crafting Strategy: Visionary, Intuitive,...
Henry Mintzberg introduced the idea of emergent strategy as well as planned strategy. His concept of “crafting strategy” applies to writing as well. This article interprets Mintzberg’s approaches as they apply to the complicated work of a writer.
Avoiding the Oops: 7 Speaking Tips from ...
Professional speakers have made ALL the mistakes. The post covers 7 of them. Read on to learn from pro speakers’ most embarrassing, stupid, and just plain funny moments.
The Secret to Earning Your Readers’ Trus
With every new book, the reader must decide: Do I trust the author enough to make the experience worth my while? The secret to earning trust from your readers? Consistency. Here’s how to achieve it.
5 Surprising Uses for Business Books
In business, writing a book has become a credibility builder and marketing tool. But have you considered these 5 surprising uses for your business book?
What Writers Can Learn from Artists: Pra...
Writers can learn a lot from painters and visual artists. Here are two core principles that artists live by: practice and release. Try them on for size and notice a dramatic improvement in your writing process.
Book Project Support: What Do You Need?
Most of us do not have the skills or capacity to write and publish a book all on our own. This post explores the roles involved, how to decide what support you need, and my number one recommendation.
The Key Difference Between Speeches and ...
Speeches and books have many similarities and one key difference to address in planning your book: the lack of real-time audience interaction. This post discusses implications for your book project and 3 tools to address the challenge.
How to Stop the Overwhelm and Start Writ...
The idea of writing a book can overwhelm even experienced writers. To stop spinning and start writing, go back to process basics and follow these tips to tame the many options that contribute to overwhelm.
Love of Learning: Guide or Obstacle?
Love of learning is the guide of life, says a famous motto. But if we’re not careful, love of learning can become an obstacle. Consider these 5 questions to determine whether you need more learning… or if you can safely jump ahead.