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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Start the New Year Strong with Content Goals
December is the perfect time to take stock of your content goals. Are you managing marketing materials for a small business? Maybe you’re working on your next nonfiction book. Either way, having clear writing and communication goals can make the
Writing
Efficiency Made Easy: Editors Help You Excel in 2025
As the new year begins, many of us are setting goals to maximize our productivity and efficiency. For small-business owners, thought leaders, and writers, efficiency is more than a goal—it’s
The Media Kit: How to Get Your Work Noticed
A media kit goes beyond your bio and book description. It’s a critical collection of resources that attracts media coverage and expands your brand’s visibility.
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.
Editing
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
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
Flexibility in Editing? It’s Essential, Not a Dream.
One thing I love about writing is its flexibility. There’s more than one way to create content, work on a manuscript, or publish your work. We have different style guides
Publishing
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
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
Copyright Law Boundaries: What Writers Need to Know
A copyright is a wonderful thing, but it has its limits. Remember, your registered copyright protects only your intellectual property. So what falls outside of that protection? Can you add
Marketing
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
Publishing Imprints: Unlocking Opportunities for Your Brand
Imprints are a big part of the publishing world for all authors, traditional and indie alike. But how you use an imprint depends on your particular publishing goals. Every author