In this post, I share tips on how to overcome excuses to finish writing a book. One of the biggest obstacles most authors face is simply getting the first draft done. In this post, I share an excuse I used this week.
Goal Setting – How to Achieve Goals
Goal setting and how to achieve goals. There is a simple step you can take today that could make all the difference. I’m going to share it with you in this post.
Tips on Writing a Book: Start Small and Build Momentum
In this post, I will share a couple tips on writing a book. But, first, let me ask you a question. Have you ever known the strangling feeling of debt?
Don’t Break the Chain
Don’t break the chain. This weekend last year I was training hard for the Pike’s Peak Ascent. Leading up to the Ascent, I did the Black Canyon Ascent this very weekend last year, six miles uphill all the way. I’m not a very good athlete so it was very intimidating to me, but I finished […]
Overcome Writer’s Block With This Simple Strategy
Need to overcome writer’s block? Well, sometimes you just need to write. I talk to so many people that want to write a book…someday. In fact, there’s a statistic that says 80% of people want to write a book but not many people actually complete it. My biggest desire for my students and clients is […]
5 Easy Ways to Write Your Book
There is more than one way to write a book. I often have authors tell me they do not know where to start when writing a book. In this post, I am going to share five ways that I have used to write a book to help you get started in the right direction: #1: Write the Book […]
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.
9 Ways Authors Can Use IFTTT Recipes To Be More Productive
I love productivity tools and finding ways to accomplish more with less time. A tool I recently started using is IFTTT which stands for If This Then That. I have to admit when I first found out about IFTTT, I was confused. It didn’t make sense to me how it would be useful to me. Now, I know […]
How Fast Can You Type?
How fast can you type? Take the speed typing test below to find out. online typing test (c) CalculatorCat.com
Mind Mapping Your Book
One of my favorite tools for authors is mind mapping. Why? Mind maps are a great way to organize your thoughts, but they can also be condensed so they aren’t overwhelming. No other outlining system offers the visual representation you can get from a mind map, and they have become an essential part of outlining […]