Feb 19, 2018 | Author Tips, Podcast, Recommendations
Last week we talked about how to capture illustrations from real life. This week we want to walk you through the process of how to use those illustrations to drive home the main points in our message and turn those illustrations into usable content. We want those...
Feb 14, 2018 | Author Tips, Creativity, Writing
The blog post is due. The article needs to be written. The speaking event is in a couple of weeks and you’ve got nothing. Zip, nada, zero. Everything is bleak and there’s no hope in the world. Isn’t it amazing how you can have a million ideas all at the same time...
Feb 9, 2018 | Author Tips, Platform, Recommendations
by Rachelle Gardner As a professional in the publishing industry, I am overwhelmed at the enormity of failing. It has nothing to do with whether or not I am actually succeeding in what I set out to do, but everything to do with how I perceive things. I don’t sell...
Jan 29, 2018 | Author Tips, Endorsements, Podcast
In this episode, Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp get together to discuss how to secure a book endorsement. This can be a touchy subject especially for those of us that have a hard time asking for favors. Who do you ask? What timeline do you give them? Do you send them...
Jan 4, 2018 | Author Tips, Pursuing Your Dreams, Writing
by Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent If you’re hoping to get published, you’ll want to prepare a book proposal before you send out your query letters. That way, it will be ready to send immediately when an agent or editor asks for it. There are several great books...
Dec 11, 2017 | Author Tips, Blogging, Podcast
Listen In Do you have a blog and want to expand your readership? Do you wish you could post on another’s blog? In this episode, hosts Michele Cushatt and Kathi Lipp break down the 10 best practices for writing a guest blog post and the secrets for success. Guest...
