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Weekly Tips for Writing & Publishing Your Bestselling Book
In last week's newsletter, I lambasted MovableType for claiming that its AI can write you an even semi-decent book in 15 minutes.
Only you can share your stories and wisdom.
And... AI also can be he...
I almost vomited when I got an email announcing that, with a mere prompt, click, and payment, MovableType will "compile a high-quality first draft of your book (over 35,000 words, 150+ pages) in just ...
Writing a book is a powerful way to build your brand, but the time commitment involved might feel overwhelming.
Well, I have great news for you!
You may not be as far away from holding your book in ...
In 8th grade, my good friend Rachel and I wrote this song as we worked together on a class project:
Cooperation, it's in our blood
Cooperation, we won't stop til we're done
Cooperation, it takes tw...
Since 2015, I've been a paid contributor to Forbes. My "swim lane," as developed by me and my editor at the time, Christina Vuleta, is "aligning your career with your life purpose."
Studies show that...
At 50, I finally stepped into my power.
Because this past year, the year I turned 50, is the year when I launched my online course to teach aspiring authors how to write and publish your nonfiction b...
When I was a young adult, my mom frequently would share her favorite aphorism: "The problem is you think you have time.
When we are children, time floats by so slowly that it can feel... just plain ...
"How do I even begin to write a book?"
People ask me this question all the time.
My answer: One chunk at a time.
At the beginning, don't worry about structure. Just start putting words on the page...
For most of my life, I dreamed of being a teacher.
But I didn't realize that dream until now.
In high school, I taught Sunday school (a little known fact about me). I'm not a particularly religious...
You don't have time to write. Who does?
Well, I have a secret to share:
You can write while you're doing other things:
- Write while driving
- Write while folding laundry
- Write while cooking
- Write ...
Did you make a New Year's Resolution?
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you did, chances are you've failed by mid-January.
Research shows that 80% of people lose their motivation to see the...
When Toan Lam was 10 years old, he devotedly saved the dollars contained in every red envelope gifted to him on special occasions by his Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant family members to purchase a pair ...
