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Friends Make Hard Climbs (and Writing Books) Easier.

Friends Make Hard Climbs (and Writing Books) Easier.

I am working my way through every trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. My preference...

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Writing a Book Is Not About Time or Talent. Make Your Imperfect Wednesday Your Perfect Saturday.

Writing a Book Is Not About Time or Talent. Make Your Imperfect Wednesday Your Perfect Saturday.

This Wednesday afternoon, I am lacing up my hiking boots and heading into the Great...

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Prompts for Hard Seasons (and Encouragement to Write)

The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Prompts for Hard Seasons (and Encouragement to Write)

This morning I had the privilege of speaking to a group of caregivers called Amazing...

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Why Do We Expect Books to Pay Us Back? ROI is about more than money.

Why Do We Expect Books to Pay Us Back? ROI is about more than money.

There is something I see over and over again, and it quietly stops people from...

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God Winks and Good Friends: When the “responsible” choice isn’t the right one.

God Winks and Good Friends: When the “responsible” choice isn’t the right one.

I want to share something that I hope will inspire you.  A little background, first: ...

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What Most People Miss About Book Design

What Most People Miss About Book Design

What Most People Miss About Book Design I keep talking to writers who wait until...

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Before You Tear Your Book Apart, Read This.

Before You Tear Your Book Apart, Read This.

A client sent me what I would call a “talk me off the ledge” email...

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What a Healthy Publishing Partnership Looks Like

What a Healthy Publishing Partnership Looks Like

Most first-time/aspiring authors get confused about the publishing processes available and don’t know where to...

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You DO Have Time to Write.

You DO Have Time to Write.

I hear this often. Someone will say, “I do not have time to write.” Recently,...

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