The conversation lights up whenever I tell someone I’m a book shepherd. Usually I hear, “I’ve often thought about writing a book,” and even more often, “I’ve been told I should write a book.” As we chat, questions come up about the whole writing/self-publishing world and it’s fun to give my perspective on the who, …
As I was searching for a visual to describe the summer season of writing your book, I realized that the stereotypical view of summer is a beach and a relaxing break from the real world of work. But the summer of writing your book is actually the opposite; it’s more like an Arizona summer, a …
YAY spring! A time of change, coming alive, and the fragrance of lilacs. It’s great to experience a surge of energy to clean up, clear out and begin the projects that seem to sit eternally on the To Do list. Some projects take us outside, others—like book projects—take us within. Writing a book is a …
Do you have the patience of a farmer when it comes to publishing your first book? After visiting my first home-state of Minnesota last week, I got to see the grand finale of the farming year—the HARVEST. Growing up, I don’t remember the semis in the fields and the monster tractors, yet it was …
We’ve all been there. You are about to release your book to the public, but instead of pure pleasure, you detect a familiar anxiousness—as if you’re a 3rd grader delivering a speech to squirming classmates. Writing is intensely personal. Exposing your words, thoughts, and life experiences in this in this public forum feels a little …
Have you always wanted the AUTHOR credential? Did you know that speakers in the National Speakers Association need to publish a book? A common question speaker selection committees ask is: What book did she write? Yet, publishing is a changing game. It’s a gauntlet of challenges to overcome—and if writing is not your business (or …
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