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Weekly Tips for Writing & Publishing Your Bestselling Book

A fascinating study came out of Cornell University recently, which made me think of every single one of you writers.

Authors everywhere are in a panic. 

We’re wondering: Now that SEO (keyword search) is being replaced by GEO (AI search), how will people discover new books and writers?

We’re still not sure how Chat...

Remember when admitting you spent Saturday night with a book was social suicide? That was certainly the case back in the 90s, when I was in college. 

Well, apparently reading is so sexy now that peop...

Remember Blockbuster? Chances are, if you’re over 40 then you used to spend your Friday nights browsing the New Releases shelves to take a few movies home for the weekend.

Then Blockbuster got eat...

Over the past few years, many PR people have told me: “Nobody reads anymore. Everything is video now!” 

I was reminded of their admonitions when reading Derek Thompson’s brilliant Substack piece, Eve...

Last summer, I used ChatGPT to illustrate my book for young adults graduating high school or college, Take the First Step. The images weren't perfect, but they got the job done. More importantly, they...

Researchers at Stanford have now proven that AI models lie through their digital teeth when competing for your approval, even when instructed not to do so. According to the study, deception rates jump...

 This newsletter is a guest blog from my friend, PR expert and founding CEO of PressHook Michelle Songy. Check out her company if you want media coverage!

When Benjamin Houy announced he was shutting...

This week, I found myself frantically scribbling notes during a powerful women’s mastermind call. My fingers barely kept pace with the ideas springing forth from my brain. (Side note: Don’t you love t...

 In 2025, I set the intention to LEVEL UP.

I wrote this intention on a sticky note and posted it to my office wall. Then I called in support from the Universe, and I am telling you: The Universe DELI...

Happy New Year, my friends! 

To kick off 2026 with a bang, I want to share with you a deep dive into what I consider the #1 marketing tool available to authors today: The email newsletter list.

I re...