A book doesn’t just establish your expertise: it creates opportunities that didn’t exist before. Speaking engagements, consulting offers, media interviews, and partnership proposals all become significantly easier to secure when you have a published work to point to.
The business side of self-publishing for nonfiction authors
1 December 2025 by Leave a Comment
Most nonfiction writers dive into self publishing thinking it’s just about getting their expertise out there. But if you want to make real money and build a sustainable career, you need to think like a business owner, not just an author.
New writers: how to build a writing routine that sticks
29 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
When you decided you were going to take your writing seriously, you probably tried to start a writing routine. Maybe you lasted a week. Maybe two weeks if you were really motivated. Then life happened, you missed a day, felt guilty, and gave up entirely.
Balancing screen time and writing time: tips for busy parents
17 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
Finding balance doesn’t mean eliminating screens entirely or feeling guilty every time your child picks up a tablet. It’s about creating intentional space for other activities: especially creative writing: that can be just as engaging and far more beneficial for their developing minds.
Why parents should embrace their child’s weird story ideas
7 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
Research shows that when children craft their own narratives, no matter how unconventional, they encounter situations that demand unique vocabulary, sentence structures, and creative problem-solving.
Want to Self-Publish Your Book? Here’s Why You Need an Editor
5 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
When you’ve poured your heart into your manuscript, spent months (maybe years) crafting every scene, the idea of handing it over to someone else for critique feels terrifying. But every writer needs to accept this: you cannot effectively edit your own work. I don’t care how many writing courses you’ve taken or how many books you’ve read: you’re too close to your own story to see its problems clearly.
Debunking the “Natural Talent” Myth Aspiring Writers Believe
3 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
The “natural talent” myth is probably the biggest load of nonsense holding back aspiring writers today. Researchers have been studying this for decades, and the evidence is crystal clear: talent is developed, not inborn.
How to Support Your Young Author: Practical Steps for Parents
1 November 2025 by Leave a Comment
Supporting a young writer isn’t about becoming their editor-in-chief or their biggest critic. It’s about creating space for their creativity to flourish while giving them the tools and confidence they need to keep going. And trust me, there will be moments when they need that encouragement.
Why Working with a Writing Coach Beats Going It Alone
31 October 2025 by Leave a Comment
You don’t have to struggle and navigate the writing and publishing journey by yourself. Working with a writing coach can transform your writing experience from a lonely struggle into a guided, strategic path toward publication.
5 Common Creative Writing Mistakes Parents Make
27 October 2025 by Leave a Comment
As a parent, you want to nurture your child’s creative writing spark. You celebrate their stories, encourage their imagination, and maybe even dream of them becoming the next great author.
