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5 Questions to End Perfectionism
Perfectionism isn’t just holding yourself to a high standard—it’s putting the standard out of reach in a way that means it won’t ever be met. In working with authors and clients, we hear often “I just need it to be
When are you ready to write your book? with guest Lisa Katona Smith
We talk with so many smart, high-achieving women who have all of the experience they need to tell a powerful story with a powerful message in a powerful book, and yet so often it can be really difficult for us
AI is Killing your Writing
Since ChatGPT and other LLMs have become available, so many writers’ conversations center on stances surrounding utilizing AI. Many of them are well handled by groups like the Authors Guild and other professional organizations for writers. But today we are
Six Components of a Marketable Memoir
A few weeks ago, we discussed what makes a memoir good. Many writers will assume that if a book is good, then it will surely sell. However, what makes a book marketable is not always the same as what makes
Memoir Writer’s Back to School Shopping List
Being a writer often comes hand in hand with being a school supply or office supply nerd. We love to see August roll around because it means those amazing walls of school supplies for the coming year—new pens, notepads, ink
Productivity is Killing Your Memoir
Produce, produce, produce. Productivity is a powerful driving force in our society and it frequently pushes its way into writing advice as well—whether it’s focusing on getting that word count or making the writing process so efficient that not a