A book doesn’t just establish your expertise: it creates opportunities that didn’t exist before. Speaking engagements, consulting offers, media interviews, and partnership proposals all become significantly easier to secure when you have a published work to point to.
The business side of self-publishing for nonfiction authors
1 December 2025 by Leave a Comment
Most nonfiction writers dive into self publishing thinking it’s just about getting their expertise out there. But if you want to make real money and build a sustainable career, you need to think like a business owner, not just an author.
Self-publishing vs traditional publishing: which is better for your first book?
27 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
So you’ve finally finished your manuscript – congratulations – that’s already a huge achievement! Now you’re staring at the big question: should you go the traditional publishing route or take the self publishing plunge? I get asked this question all the time in my writing coach sessions, and honestly, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It really depends on your goals, your budget, your timeline, and your tolerance for uncertainty and hard work.
How self-publishing empowers writers (and what you need to know to succeed)
23 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
There has never been a better time to be a writer, especially a self-published one. Gone are the days when your only path to becoming a published author involved years of rejection letters, hunting for literary agents, and hoping a traditional publisher would take a chance on your work.
How to navigate the process and realities of finding a literary agent
21 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
Finding a literary agent requires patience, strategic thinking, and thick skin. The process can feel arbitrary and unfair, and honestly, sometimes it is. But understanding how it works gives you the best possible chance of success.
What is an author platform and how to build one
10 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
An author platform is your ability to reach and sell books to people because of who you are or who you can reach. It’s not just about having a fancy website or thousands of Instagram followers: it’s about building genuine connections with readers who actually care about your work.
Want to Self-Publish Your Book? Here’s Why You Need an Editor
5 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
When you’ve poured your heart into your manuscript, spent months (maybe years) crafting every scene, the idea of handing it over to someone else for critique feels terrifying. But every writer needs to accept this: you cannot effectively edit your own work. I don’t care how many writing courses you’ve taken or how many books you’ve read: you’re too close to your own story to see its problems clearly.
Why Working with a Writing Coach Beats Going It Alone
31 October 2025 by Leave a Comment
You don’t have to struggle and navigate the writing and publishing journey by yourself. Working with a writing coach can transform your writing experience from a lonely struggle into a guided, strategic path toward publication.
6 Essential Steps to Masterful Memoir Storytelling – Article on Brainz Magazine
21 February 2025 by Leave a Comment
Hello again! Have you been thinking about writing a memoir? You know your life has stories worth telling, lessons learned, moments of heartbreak, resilience, and triumph. But every time you sit down to write, you feel overwhelmed and stuck. Where do you even begin? How can you make your memories compelling rather than just a […]
Stop procrastinating. Finish what you start.
15 January 2024 by Leave a Comment
One of my biggest problems as a writer is finishing what I’ve started. I always have lots of different ideas in my head at the same time, so I have a hard time committing to one project. Perhaps you’re like me and you have folders full of abandoned novels and short stories on your computer? Or […]
