Becoming BulletProof: Resource Center
Ready to learn more about writing, editing, publishing, and book marketing? Whether you’re an indie author or a communications team member, my collection of resources will help you take your skills to the next level. Let’s make your writing bulletproof!
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Conscious Language: A Professional Guide to Intentional Writing
Whenever I discuss my services with a potential client, I mention my conscious language review. It’s part of every service I offer, and I want my clients to understand both what conscious language is and why it’s important. So, let’s
Writing
From Good to Great: Why Good Writers Still Need Editors
A few weeks ago, my dad asked how my latest editing project was going. So I told him a bit about the report I had just finished—the topic, length, number
Maximizing Investments: Take Your Writing to the Next Level
Writing is a journey, whether you’re working on a magazine or a manuscript. As with any journey, you need a strategy, time, supplies, and support to make your adventure successful
Build a Better Budget: A Realistic Look at Publishing Costs
Publishing your work is a multistage journey that should be reflected in your budget. It’s possible to publish a book with no financial outlays, but that’s not realistic, even if
Can I Really Publish My Book for Free?
It’s possible to publish a book for free; however, “free” would only apply in the sense that you didn’t exchange any funds. The investment of your time and effort would
Editing
What to Consider When Looking for an Editor
You spent time writing and revising—now you’re looking for an editor. But where are you looking? Are you ready to interview candidates? Editing is an investment, so finding the right
What Goes into an Editing Quote?
If you’ve shopped around for an editor, you may have received several quotes for your project, and they were probably all different. Have you ever wondered why there is such
Style Sheets: Small Documents with a Big Impact
Not everyone is familiar with style sheets, but if you come from a communications or small-business background, you may have used a branding guide. Businesses use branding guides to keep
Teamwork: It’s Not Just for Athletes
Writing can feel like a very solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. See how teaming up with a professional editor can take your writing to the next level.
Publishing
Embrace the Audio Boom: Audiobooks as a New Income Stream
Looking for ways to grow your author income? Create another income stream and reach new audiences without having to create new content—all through audiobooks.
How to Leverage Book Awards in Your Marketing Plan
No matter what kind of writing you do, all authors can agree on one thing: book marketing is hard. But there is a strategy you can use that pays off
5 Ways Writers Can Profit from Speaking Gigs
Speaking engagements are a natural way for authors to profit from their material. As we discussed last month, your book or articles can be an excellent source of income, but
Profitable Pages: Converting Your Book to Paid Speaking Gigs
When I attended the Women in Publishing Summit in March, a big theme I noticed during our networking sessions was that authors are concerned about how much it costs to
Marketing
How to Incorporate Audiobooks into Your Marketing Plan
The growing audiobook market provides authors a fantastic way to reach new audiences. But how do you use your audiobook in your marketing plan? The audio production process is filled
Embrace the Audio Boom: Audiobooks as a New Income Stream
Looking for ways to grow your author income? Create another income stream and reach new audiences without having to create new content—all through audiobooks.
How to Leverage Book Awards in Your Marketing Plan
No matter what kind of writing you do, all authors can agree on one thing: book marketing is hard. But there is a strategy you can use that pays off
5 Ways Writers Can Profit from Speaking Gigs
Speaking engagements are a natural way for authors to profit from their material. As we discussed last month, your book or articles can be an excellent source of income, but