Drafts Don't Count

They say it takes three months to write a book. You’ve had a coach for two, so now you're on your own to wrap this thing up strong. In this episode, I’m reminding you that the finish line isn’t going to meet you halfway. The only thing left to move is  you. Remember, writing a book doesn’t get easier... you  just get stronger, sharper, and more disciplined when you show up. If you’ve been feeling...

This episode ran about five minutes over, but I’m not sorry because you needed to hear this. If you’re not at least two-thirds through your manuscript or story by now, we need to talk. Or maybe it’s time to stop forcing the full book for a second and try a different route: an anthology, a guided journal, a memoir, a blog, or even an article. In this episode, I’m walking you through the different w...

This one went a little over the 10-minute mark, but honestly? There was no way around it. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to publishing your story, and I’d rather give you the truth than a shortcut. In this episode, we’re breaking down the top three main ways to publish your book: traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing . We’ll talk about the pros, the cons, and the hidden costs that no one...

This episode wasn’t on the original production schedule, but here we are. I’ve been in this weird in-between lately as I'm shifting out of ghostwriting, stepping back into my own lane as a writer, an author coach, and a publicist. And truthfully, it is not easy. This whole process has shown me how sneaky survival mode can be and how easy it is to become trapped there. When you’ve been operating in...

Everybody loves to talk about writing a book until they realize they committed to something equivalent to a mental marathon. There’s a starting line, a finish line, and a whole lot of checkpoints in between. In this episode, I’m breaking down why it’s so important to pace yourself, honor the process, and stop expecting immediate results. Like it or not...there’s no instant gratification in publish...

Let’s talk about that “but.” “I want to write a book,  but  I don’t have the money.” “I want to write a book,  but  I don’t have the time.” “I want to write a book,  but  I don’t know where to start.” Sound familiar? Yeah. Me too because I’ve heard them all. In this episode, we’re addressing the five biggest excuses that keep people from writing their book and replacing them with real, practical s...

If you’re still waiting for motivation to show up, let me save you some time...it’s not coming. What  will  keep you going is your why. This week, I’m sharing part of my own story and reminding you that every single one of those fears we named last episode can all be shut down by a solid reason for why you’re doing this in the first place. I’ll walk you through a quick exercise that’ll help you ta...

Writing a book is hard, but so is staying stuck. In this episode, I’m laying the groundwork for what it really takes to finish the story you’ve been talking about. You’ll learn how to create intentional writing blocks, treat your craft like a marathon, and build the kind of discipline that keeps you going when the excitement wears off. If you’re serious about finishing your book, this is where we...