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Reasons Why You Can't Finish Your Book
And how to navigate around them
Sep 16 • 
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What Kind of Editing Do I Need?
Learn about the different types
Sep 9 • 
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Everything You Need to Know About Building Your Author Brand
My interview with branding expert Janis Sadoyama (you don't want to miss this!)
Sep 3 • 
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August 2025

The Words You Should Never Write in Your Memoir
Avoid at all cost!
Aug 26 • 
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Poll: Google Docs or Word?
What's your preference for writing?
Aug 12 • 
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Getting Your Book Formatted for Self-Publishing
Everything you need to know
Aug 5 • 
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July 2025

Writing Upside Down
Stop thinking linearly
Jul 29 • 
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The Law of Diminishing Returns
Not writing can help you write
Jul 22 • 
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The Nonfiction Book Proposal Dilemma
How do I describe a book I haven't written yet?
Jul 15 • 
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Reorganizing Your Book
A look at how I make changes to flow, progression, and trajectory
Jul 7 • 
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What I Often Correct in Manuscripts
Common oversights and errors
Jul 1 • 
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June 2025

Announcement! New Class!
Use AI for Your Book Proposal Without It Using You
Jun 24 • 
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