"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it." -Lou Holtz

Why "the buck stops with the author" in publishing and how I learned that.

"The universe feeds all the birds in the world, but what it does not do is drop the food in their nests. You want something? Go get it!" -Clyde Lee Dennis.

3 tips to move writing from a "someday thing" to a "today thing" and get writing!

Are you new to the idea of creating "author content" (for your book and/or author brand)? Today I share a 3 part exercise to make the process easier along with a message to move you past any anxieties around "content marketing."

3 writing "hacks" for getting your book from Point A to Point B with less stress and MORE fun!

A writing fundamentals tip about trusting in the work you've already put into your book. A productivity habit tip about this very show. And a mindset tip about your imperfections.

Be sure and drop by my Ink Authors group on Facebook and let us know how we can support your writing goals!

Sharing a personal childhood story from my memoir "The Power of the Curve" AND a related book writing lesson for your writing.

Learn more about my memoir (especially fellow scoliosis survivors!): http://www.powerofthecurve.com/

“I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking” ― Albert Einstein.

I have a field trip for you all, hopefully for this weekend!

Tell me how it goes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors.

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." -Oprah Winfrey.

How do you find your next writing "passion" project? How I tackled this question myself recently - and how I was successful in doing it.

“It is only by imitating the vices of others that I have earned my misfortunes.” ~Marquis de Sade

If you decide to write a book but are unfamiliar with the publishing process - where do you begin? Some factors to consider in your research AND key questions to ask to be sure you're getting the right information for YOUR project.

"When you read to a child, when you put a book in a child's hands, you are bringing that child news of the infinitely varied nature of life. You are an awakener." -Paula Fox

3 key writing lessons that were reinforced for me recently while ghostwriting a children's book for a client.