Since I turn 40 this month, I am writing a series of “40 blog posts.” In this post, I am sharing 40+ tools I use in my business (almost) every day. My goal is to help YOU in every way I can, so if you don’t see something listed here that you want to learn about, contact […]
How To Recommend eBooks To Your Library – 5 Simple Steps
Overdrive provides an eBook lending service to libraries. I recently started using this service through my local library to read eBooks. There were several eBooks I wanted to read that they did not have yet. Therefore, I recommended my library purchase these books. Very quickly, I was notified they purchased two of the books I […]
Social Media Tip – Comparing Our Blooper Reel to Their Highlight Reel
I’m going to share a social media tip with you today. Have you ever been on a social media platform like Facebook, scrolling through the feed and you get an overwhelming feeling of not being good enough? So many times on social media, we are comparing our blooper reel to somebody else’s highlight reel. I know, […]
How To Get Book Reviews – The 5 Myths
Getting reviews for your book is an essential part of the publishing and marketing process. However, there are many misconceptions authors have regarding book reviews. In this post I address the 5 common myths about getting reviews for your book. Myth #1: Customers Don’t Read Reviews Reviews are important and research has actually shown they do impact […]
Working in Less Than Ideal Circumstances
Sometimes we’re working in less than ideal situations. I recently was flying to San Francisco to speak at the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association Workshop. I was wanting to review my PowerPoints on the plane.
40 Great Inspirational Quotes to Encourage You to SHINE
This month is my birthday month. And this year I turn 40! Therefore, I’m doing a blog series on the number 40. This week’s blog post is a compilation of 40 great inspirational quotes to encourage you to SHINE. These are quotes I have posted on social media and wanted to share them in one place […]
Non-Disclosure Agreements – Three Great Reasons You Should Use One
Have you heard of an NDA form? NDA stands for non-disclosure agreement and is a contract between two parties to ensure that sensitive information is not shared. You may never need to use this kind of form as an author. However, in this post, I want to share three reasons authors should consider using an NDA form when hiring […]
40 Things You Don’t Know About Me
This month, on April 29, 2015, I will turn 40. Yep, the BIG 4-0. And to celebrate, I have decided to write a few posts about the number 40. This is the first one…40 things you don’t know (or might not know) about me. You can read my official about page here, but I had more fun […]
7 Types Of Book Launch Events You Can Use To Gain Best Seller Status For Your Book
If you have a book that’s being published soon, you’ll want to take advantage of all that a book launch can offer! In this video, I describe seven types of book launch events with resources for you to consider: The 7 Types of Book Launch Events Discussed in the Video Discounted price Bestseller Launch Virtual Book Tours Giveaways and […]
Be More of YOU!
Do you need to be more of you? Many times we get focused on what we want to be that we don’t focus on who we already are. The gifts and abilities God has given us. I was recently talking to my college Brian G. Johnson about my speaking engagements I’ve had recently and I […]