How Fast Can You Type?
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View ArticleYour Story Matters!
It’s called “Stinkin’ Thinkin’.” We all have those negative voices in our head– whatever we call them. I call them Stinkin’ Thinkin’. They are the voices that try to hold us back. Those voices that try...
View ArticleOvercome 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 say 80% of people want to write a...
View ArticleDon’t Break the Chain
Writing Advice from Jerry Seinfeld 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...
View ArticleTips 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? My husband CJ and I have definitely known that...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Excuses to Finish Writing a Book
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...
View ArticleTips on Writing a Book – How to Write a Book From Outline to Finish Line
Are you looking for tips on writing a book? In this post, I will share with you strategies on how to write a book from outline to finish line. My focus is on writing nonfiction books because I have...
View ArticleHow to Improve Your Writing Skills
7 tips to be even more productive during your writing time! Looking for ways to improve your writing skills? I share 7 tips to making your writing time more productive PLUS 49 authors share what is...
View ArticleThere is Power in Telling Your Story: Your Story Matters!
There is power in telling your story. Your story matters! My husband and I recently finished two days of speaking in Massachusetts at a Christian school and between the two of us, we spoke 19 times....
View Article6 Creative Ideas to Finish Writing a Book
Do you have an unfinished book sitting on your hard drive? In this blog post I’m going to share with you six creative ideas you can implement to finish writing a book. It’s time to get it DONE!...
View ArticleMy #1 Best Productivity Tool – How to Get the Job Done!
In this post I share with you my #1 best productivity tool. It is a simple tool, but very effective. I will also share some tips for you on how to be more productive and stop procrastinating. Listen...
View Article5 Editing Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Nonfiction Book
Editing is essential so that you can share your message clearly to your readers. In today’s training, I share 5 editing mistakes to avoid when writing a nonfiction book. Listen Below: Subscribe to the...
View ArticleWhat to Do When Your Book Project Turns Out Different Than You Planned
When things are not going as planned, what should you do about your book project? In this training, I’m going to share with you how you can handle it when your book project turns out different than...
View ArticleFree Voice Dictation in Google Docs – WooHoo!
How cool is this? You can now use the free voice dictation feature in Google Docs. I love this and know it will make so many of your lives so much easier! In this training, I’m going to share with you...
View ArticleI Didn’t Even Brush My Teeth
I know, it’s probably TMI (Too Much Information), but I didn’t even brush my teeth before my podcast interview yesterday as a guest on Chris Syme’s “The Smarty Pants Book Marketing Podcast”....
View ArticleOh My! I Ate Half of a Pumpkin Roll in One Day
It’s true, I ate half of a pumpkin roll in one day! Recently, I was craving a pumpkin roll. But not any pumpkin roll. I wanted a pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling. Mmmmmm… The Pumpkin Roll CJ...
View ArticleWe Were Locked Out of Our Jeep
We were locked out! No matter what we did, it wouldn’t budge! The Weekend Getaway Last weekend my husband, CJ, and I went to Glenwood Springs, CO to enjoy the fall colors here in Colorado and take...
View ArticleGet Ready for the 2016 Nonfiction Master Course!
Over the next couple of months, I have been asked to participate in several online summits. I love participating in summits as it uses one of my primary gifts – speaking – to reach my target audience....
View ArticleThe Power of Repurposing – A Super-Fast Way to Get Your First Draft DONE
Do you want to know a super-fast way to get your first draft done? It is the power of repurposing! In this training, I share a few ideas on how you can use repurposing to get your first draft done...
View ArticleBook Title, Subtitle, Series Title…OH MY!
Do you ever feel confused on how to title your book? In today’s training, I want to talk about defining Book Title, Sub-title, and Series title in choosing titles for your book. Listen Below:...
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