Many authors, especially those writing memoirs, find they have to dig deep within themselves and revisit painful memories during the writing process. This can be a cathartic practice, but it can also be very upsetting if you’re not prepared to...

One thing a lot of newer authors struggle with is dialogue. Even veteran authors sometimes struggle with balancing the right amount of dialogue with narrative or how to handle certain dialogue situations with multiple characters. So, this week, I sat...

Most authors know by now that we should have a website to promote our books and that the site should include a blog, but I don’t think all authors know the WHY behind needing a blog. I also am asked quite often how to start a blog and what to write...

Last week, we talked about how to work with book marketers. So, this week, we’re following up with a discussion about how to build and work with your book launch team. My guest this week, Nick Loper, is the Founder of Side Hustle Nation. And as you...

If you haven’t heard of Reedsy, you’re living under a rock. On this episode, I sat down with co-founder Ricardo Fayet, and we discussed the art of marketing your book and working with book promoters. It was a very interesting discussion, and we...

If you’re a writer, you’ve probably heard someone somewhere mention “voice” in fiction. But if you’re like me, at least at first, you’re not really sure what they’re referring to. In this episode of Write Your Best Book, we’re sitting...

More and more people these days want to tell their story because every single one of us experience some sort of emotional wounds in our lives. And we feel that, by sharing our story with others, we can do more than just entertain others but will also...

If you’ve done any marketing at all for your books, you’ve likely heard the term “lead magnets.” But I’m not sure everyone really understands exactly what lead magnets are or how to use them properly. In fact, so many of my clients have...

In order to create characters who are well-rounded, empathetic, and relatable, you must first learn how to write emotions. Emotions, when written properly, will connect the reader to the protagonist and make them root for their victory. If you can...

One of the most crucial elements of your branding and platform is your author website. So often, I am asked by clients when they should put up a website. The answer is always…NOW! Start it before you even have your first book out. Your clients needs...