Is It Rude to Not Include Acknowledgments in a Book?
A client asked me this recently, and I could hear the worry in the question. She wasn’t sure whether leaving out an…
Whose Name Is on Your Copyright Page? Why It Matters Who Publishes Your Book
Most nonfiction authors think about the copyright page for about four seconds. It goes in near the end, someone fills it in,…
The Power of Author Mindset Coaching: How to Rewire Your Subconscious Mind to Finally Finish Your Book
Here’s something I don’t think gets said enough to nonfiction authors: the reason your book isn’t finished probably has nothing to do…
How to Set Up Your Author Speaking Page and Get Booked on Podcasts
Here’s something a lot of nonfiction authors don’t realize: your book is one of the best speaking pitches you’ll ever have. A…
8 Ways to Use AI for Blogging That Aren’t Actually Writing the Post
Some people feel really strongly about the use of AI, and almost every conversation about AI and blogging gets stuck on the…
Stuck on Your Book? 7 Signs You’d Benefit from a Book Coach
Being stuck on a book is one of the loneliest feelings. From the outside, no one understands what’s going on for you….
Should You Translate Your Nonfiction Book? How to Reach Readers in Other Languages
There are millions of readers out there who will never buy your book, for one simple reason: they don’t read English. When…
Amazon Ads for Nonfiction Authors: When to DIY and When to Hire Help
If you’ve ever opened the Amazon Ads dashboard, stared at words like “ACOS,” “impressions,” “bid,” and “negative keywords,” and then closed the…
From Manuscript to Amazon: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How We Publish a Nonfiction Book
Most authors think publishing a book means uploading a file to Amazon and clicking “publish.” I get this. From the outside, that’s…
Self-Publishing vs. Working with a Publishing Partner: Which Is Right for Your Nonfiction Book?
One of the most common questions I hear from nonfiction authors is some version of this: “Should I just do this myself, or…