Self Publishing
What to leave out when writing a book
Writers often ask me whether they should include photos in their books. (Spoiler alert:...
What are your writing goals for 2026?
Let’s set some goals and actually achieve them Today’s Powerful Story Substack has some...
What is assisted self-publishing?
These days, writers find themselves baffled by the many paths to publication. Once you...
A self-publishing success story
Why amazon categories are important Like many writers who seek my help at A...
“You should write a book!” (Um, not so fast)
The Chicago Marathon is in a little over two months (61 days to be exact). I...
How to improve your writing? It’s simple, but not easy
When learning, say, the piano, students typically take lessons from someone who knows not...
Self-publishing questions? We’ve got answers
It’s March! Spring is in the air—sometimes. After the warmest February on record here...
Self-publishing essentials: Do I need an ISBN?
This is one in an occasional series on the details of self-publishing. Writers considering...
What does it take to get a royalty book deal?
Many aspiring writers think that the only way to get their book published is...
Finding God in the Story of Your Life
I celebrated a milestone birthday this month. As often happens when you turn not...
Do I Really Need an Editor for My Book?
Note: If you’re a writer, do you really need an editor? We’ve been talking...
What does a book editor do? Why authors need editors.
You’ve written a book. You want to get it published. The good news: you...