If you’ve ever watched Star Trek: Voyager, you might remember the episode where a transporter accident fuses two crewmembers—Tuvok, the disciplined Vulcan, and Neelix, the talkative morale …
What Does it Really Cost to Self-Publish a Book?
Why Every Reader—and Every Strategy—Matters Too many people assume authors make a fortune (or at least a pretty penny) every time someone buys their book. If only! The reality is, for indie …
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The Author’s Edge: How “Real Artists Ship” Transforms Your Writing Life
As an author and writing coach, I've learned a thing or two about getting things done. It's a lesson that hits home for all of us who feel the call to create, to write, and to share our message …
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Is Amazon Really Saturated with Self-Published Books?
Imagine a house during a flood. The basement and lower levels are completely submerged, while the upper floors remain untouched. For many aspiring authors, the book market feels like that flooded …
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Break Free from Outdated Publishing Models, and Launch Your Book The RIGHT WAY
Have you ever dreamt of holding your own published book in your hands, a tangible testament to your creativity and dedication? For many aspiring authors, the allure of traditional publishing can …
Why Your Feelings are Sabotaging Your Writing Success (And How to Fix It, Sorta)
Have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated with your writing progress, even though you're putting in the time and effort? Or maybe you've set writing goals, but struggled to make consistent …
How Magai’s AI Technology is a Game Changer for Christian Writers
Imagine having a secret weapon at your disposal, a powerful ally that can supercharge your writing process and propel your content to new heights. One that’s NOT Chat GPT-4 and won’t cost you …
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This is NOT What a Book Editor Does
I recently listened to old podcast interviews I did for the Fire On Your Head podcast, and there was one that I thought "wow, I didn't remember how amazing this particular conversation …
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Is Reading a Book More Legit than Listening to One?
When it comes to reading books, many people consider physically turning the pages of a paper or hardback to be the only "legit" way to consume written content. However, with the increasing …
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What is the Scribe Anointing? How to Thrive on Purpose
This week I got to sit down over Zoom and talk to my first French Canadian guest, Sebastien Richard. He is an author, Bible teacher, and the founder of Thriving on Purpose. He …
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Christian, Stop Being So Afraid Of Marketing Your Books!
We finally have a new interview on the podcast, and it's with someone I would have had on the show earlier had I actually been podcasting in the last three years. Welcome J.D. …
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Should pastors and church leaders even write a book?
This week I was a guest on a podcast geared toward pastors and the tech people who work with churches and ministries.Talk about a niche audience. Again, KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE ;) I …
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A BIG Mistake The Marketing Gurus are Making with their Books
Ebook before Audiobook, not the other way around. This seems like common sense if you want to do a good job, but convoluted if you're in a hurry and would rather do it fast, right? I’ve …
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Writing & The Dunning-Kruger Effect
“My book is so good, and even IF there are any typos or misspellings, I have a good eye for that stuff and don’t need an editor.” You may have heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect: a …
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Does the Person You’re Following Know Where They’re Going?
And most importantly, do they know how to get there? "If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit."Matthew 15:14 It’s extremely important we don’t just believe and follow …
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Read Your Audiobook Instead of Preaching it
This post continues some of what I've brought up in past articles with regard to whether authors should even make audiobooks in the first place, but specifically, those Christian authors who …
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Best-Selling High-Profile Authors Don’t Have Crappy Book Covers
If you don’t look the part of a professional and trustworthy expert, people will ignore your higher prices and question them. People can spot that disconnect and incongruity from a mile away, …
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How to Destroy All Your Goodwill in a Few Paragraphs at the End of Your Book
I recently finished reading a sales book on my Kindle that I had picked up at a business mentor's suggestion. I read a lot, so even if it's a book I already intend to read, it can still take me a …
Blockbuster Video, Signs of the Times, and Authors Leaving Money on the Table
I showed this Blockbuster Video membership to my daughter once last year after finding it while cleaning out my desk. I explained to her the archaic way Gen Xers, older millennials, and Xennnials …
Making Money: What’s Your Problem With That?
Making Money. That's something some Christians get their panties in a knot over. OK, not making money, but the idea of making a smidget more than "just enough". This Instagram tag was a …
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Are Boomers the most Difficult Clients?
There, I said it. I'm not writing that title as clickbait, either. One of my absolute favorite clients I've ever had was also a Boomer, as are some of my repeat/recurring clients, but …
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Experts Never Chase
Note: I've updated this post to reflect that the book has since come out. I also apologize for this post having more links than a Polish sausage factory, but what are you gonna …
The Truth About Amazon Bestseller Rankings: Don’t Be Fooled by Vanity Metrics
Recently I had talked to 3 prospective clients all before lunch one Monday morning. Two of the calls were about traditional publishing versus self-publishing. I don't expect new authors who've …
Do You Return Your Audible Books To Save Money?
Imagine for a moment that you're a renowned chef at a decent restaurant. One day you have a patron, who let's say had eaten the entire meal, took a week to write a review on Yelp about your …
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Why Upfront Deposits From Clients Ensure Successful Outcomes
Why you should never agree to accept results-based payment for your work, except for whenever you should. If you want to receive deferred results-based payment in your business that's up to …
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A Very Punchable Face: A mini-review & what writers can learn from Colin Jost’s new memoir
In an alternate reality that splintered off from this one sometime in the mid-to-late 1990s, Steve Bremner pursued his improv comedy career. Not realizing until he was in the thick of it that he …
How to Avoid Sharing Bogus Information on Social Media
If you've been connected with me a while, you may already know I do a lot of writing and help others write and launch their books. So either because of that or perhaps as a result of it, my brain …
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You Need to Test Your Cover Designs Before Hitting “Publish”
I don't care what anybody else says, but people DO judge a book by its cover all the time. The following post already takes for granted that if you're like most authors, you have no design …
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Don’t Just Publish, Carve Your Mark: Writing, Editing, and Crafting a Powerful Story
Have you ever visited the Keystone Cliffs in South Dakota? Never heard of them? American settlers originally knew the area by a variety of names, one of which was the Keystone Cliffs. In …
