Innovative Editing

You’re not everyone’s ice cream flavor of the month. Sorry if that’s news to you, but if you’re already in the stand-up comedy game, you no

Flash fiction is a fun way of exercising your writing skills with the added benefit of completing a story in one sitting. But what exactly i

As evidenced by the title of this blog post, I could never be a stand-up comedian. Never. Ever. Ever. Like so many other writers out there

We’re going back to that whole Author of the Month topic from our video two weeks ago, the one titled “3 Typos to Look for Before You Press

Warning: This is going to sound like a very silly Writing Rule when it’s so absolutely obvious. But, unfortunately, absolutely obvious isn’t

If you’re thinking about writing a book on economics (or a doctoral thesis on economics), good for you. I’d love to hear what it’s about! A

Happy December! ‘Tis officially the season to participate in the capitalist creation that is Christmas time. Before anyone freaks out on me

When it comes to novel writing, can you create a first draft worth being proud of? Yup. You can. Can you write a first draft worth publish

We’re going to get absolutely, down-to-pencil-nibs honest here. Nobody writes a book just for other people. Not novelists. Not “memoirists.

“Do you actually need that?” “Someday, you’re going to wish you hadn’t spent so much right now.” “Don’t you have enough already?” Anyone

Anyone who wants to write a personal finance book might want to start with facts and figures. If, say, you want to write a personal financ

Make money!!! Gain corporate power!!! Look good at work to make more money and/or gain corporate power!!! Those are the appeals that busi

If you only want to know how to write a business book, then here’s your guide: Describe a step-by-step business model or business philosoph

I’m connected to a bunch of writers on LinkedIn, including Alyssa Hunt, who describes herself as a “Book Reviewer, Blogger & Author.” O

Everyone wants to make a buck. CEOs. Vice-presidents. Managers. Employees of every rank and stripe. Everyone. Wants. To make. A buck. It’s

I shouldn’t be saying this during National Novel Writing Month, but sometimes it’s okay not to write. It’s okay to sit back, relax and star

“Acknowledge the age gap between you and your intended audience, including all the differences that come with it.” That’s a basic summation

Do you ever find yourself talking down to children? Your voice might change, with your tone taking on significant levels of condescension a

As discussed in last week’s “how to write a parenting book” series, the path from conception to adulthood is complex. It’s nuanced. It’s co

Something I consistently hear as a book coach and manuscript editor is, “Tell me the honest truth. Don’t worry about my feelings.” But here