Skip to content The Psychology of Writing Series: AI, Thinking, and the Curious Case of the Disappearing Brain Cell
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
The Psychology of Writing Series: How Processing Fluency Makes Your Writing Feel Effortless — and Impossible to Ignore
Cognitive theory and why every author should know how to use it.
When to Publish a Book: Timing Your Bestseller
Publishing a book internationally is a bit like juggling hedgehogs while riding a unicycle—tricky, prickly, and potentially hilarious if you don’t die of embarrassment first. Timing, however, can turn your literary chaos into a triumph. Certain genres sell better at certain times of the year, and yes, the market does notice when your book shows up fashionably
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Vanity-Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: What Every Smart Author Needs to Know
If a publisher says “we love your book”, offers you a publishing contract — and then asks you to pay — pause before you sign. Paying for services isn’t always a red flag, but it matters how you’re paying, what you’re getting, and who keeps control. You’ve done the hard work. You’ve written a manuscript.
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The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 9: Marketing – Keeping the Momentum Alive
Why Smart Authors Don’t Stop Talking About Their Book Rachel’s book launch was a hit. She sold a decent number of copies. Reviews came in. Friends and followers cheered. And then… silence. No posts. No emails. No mentions. By month two, sales had flatlined—and her Amazon rank slipped into oblivion. This is the part no
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 8: Pre-Launch Book Marketing – Make Some Noise Before You Go Live
Sophie had finally typed “The End.” Her manuscript was edited, her cover looked amazing, and her launch date was just a few weeks away. But now? Silence. She’d told a few friends. Posted a teaser on Facebook. And then the creeping doubt arrived: “What if no one’s waiting when it goes live?” “What if I’ve
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 7: Writing Book Descriptions – The Copywriting Toolbox
Writing book descriptions isn’t about writing a plot summary—it’s a sales page disguised as a story, and it needs to do one thing brilliantly: make the right reader click “Buy Now.” Whether you’re writing a self-help book or a spicy romance, your blurb should hook interest, stir emotion, and promise transformation. Here’s how to write
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 6: Keywords, Categories & Codes – Because Great Books Deserve to Be Found
Here’s a number that should stop any indie author mid-scroll: over 4,500 new books are published on Amazon every single day. That’s not a typo. That’s the digital slush pile your brilliant book is up against. Now, before you run off to scream into a pillow, take a deep breath. Because here’s the good news:
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 4: Book Interior Formatting – Where Your Book Gets Its Suit and Tie
My sweet, serious, passionate author and coaching client, Emma, thought she was done. “LET’S PUBLISH!” she shouted, holding her manuscript like Rafiki held Simba. Her eyes sparkled. Her cheeks were flushed with triumph. She had wrestled with plot holes, slayed dangling modifiers, and even survived feedback from her brutally honest editor, Cheryl. She was ready.
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) – Step 3 The First Edit
So you’ve written your first draft. Congratulations! Now comes the real magic: learning how to self-edit your book without losing your voice, your plot, or your sanity. That, my friend, is like forging a sword in dragonfire. It’s hot, messy, and requires wild determination. But now? Now we polish. We sharpen. We inspect every inch
