Meet Eline, a recently published indie author and one of my wonderful editing clients. In her memoir, Positively Triple Negative, she tells the story of being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at twenty-seven. With incredible positivity and down-to-earth humor, she befriends the reader and brings them along on her interesting and surprisingly uplifting journey.

So, you’ve written something. It’s been edited and is ready to launch. But where exactly should it go? How do you go about figuring that out? Here are some ideas to get you started in the right direction.

It can be daunting to choose an editor. Once you’ve gotten a few recommendations, how can you tell if an editor is the best fit for you and your work? I’ll help you sort it out.

Do you feel like it’s taking you forever to write your book? Do you plan on writing but then get sidetracked by a million things? Here are some strategies to implement to get it done.

Finding the time to hone the craft of writing and learn about self publishing can be hard. Listening to podcasts in the car or while doing dishes can be a great way to get ahead. Here are some of my recommendations. Let me know if you have a favorite that’s not on this list.

A first line has a big job—it has to make the reader want to read more. That’s a lot of pressure for one little line. Let’s see what we can do to help it achieve that goal.

8 tips from a writing pro on how to improve you’re writing. While it can seem insurmountable, it’s not that hard to move the dial and improve your writing. Find out how.

So, you’ve searched around and discovered that this editing thing can cost you at least your big toe if not an arm and a leg. It’s daunting to get out the calculator, and you may be trying to convince yourself that you don’t really need an editor. The fact is everyone needs an editor. Even editors need editors. The work of the best writers in the world has gone through many revisions. But if you have time to invest, you can be frugal when it comes to your editing budget. Here’s how.

As you approach the critical stage of hiring an editor to polish your manuscript, it's essential to navigate the process with care and consideration. Many nonfiction writers encounter pitfalls when seeking the right editor for their work. Let's delve into the ten common mistakes you should avoid when hiring an editor for your nonfiction manuscript.

Today I want to share with you an interview with my client Mike Veny who wrote Connectivity and Conversations, a book to help people build mental healthy workplaces. This book is full of practical advice and easy to implement steps you can take to improve your workplace. Mike’s writing process is a bit unusual, and is a great example for writers who want to take a nontraditional approach to making a book.

A lot of my clients come to me looking for guidance on the next steps of the publishing process after their editing is complete. So I brought in a guest, Becky Bayne, to give a quick run-through of the design process and next steps. Please ask any questions you have about self publishing in the chat.

Take it away, Becky!

It’s a question I hear a lot. Many writers figure they can just have their mom or friend look over their manuscript for typos.Alot of people do that, that’s why it’s common to find self-published books that are riddled with errors. Those aren’t the ones with good sales, converting readers to customers, getting great reviews, winning in their categories on Amazon. If you’re writing your memoir just for your family, you can get away with it. (Though you may want to leave a better looking legacy.) If you are putting a book out into the world and want it to be taken seriously, it’s important not to skimp. An error-free book lets people know you are an expert in your field. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether to hire these professionals.

Meet Jen. I had the privilege of editing her new book, The Big Power of Tiny Connections, a fun and helpful read I’ve already referred back to for guidance in my own life.