A business consultant came to me eager to publish her first book. She spent nearly a year perfecting it, confident it would establish her credibility and attract clients. But then when it hit the ...

Outlining will make you a more effective writer. Start doing it every time you write. I know what you’re thinking. When you hear the word “outline” in the context of writing, your mind probably goes ...

When most people talk about a book changing their life, they’re talking about a book they read — a book that changed their perspective or way of thinking. But for many authors, writing a book can be ...

Are you a plotter or a pantser? If you think this is a question about whether you leave the house properly attired, you probably haven’t ventured into a writing workshop or blog recently. In the ...

There are two main publishing paths: traditional publishing and self-publishing. Each has its pros and cons. Books have a timeless nature to them. Long after you’ve retired from active business, your ...

As someone who enjoys writing (and reading), I deeply admire anyone who has written a book. Many people say they have an idea for a book, but so few put pen to paper. There’s a reason for this — ...

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The new question-of-the-week is: What is your advice for active K-12 educators who might be thinking about writing a book? Many of us feel like we have books “in us.” In theory, many educators (at ...