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Tracy Bianco: From Imposter Syndrome to Accomplished Author
Tracy Bianco’s book The Checklist Life: Breaking Free From a Life of Obligationshas prompted reader responses like, “I felt like you were writing this about me!” and “I feel less alone now.” Readers...
Which Writing Coach Program Should I Choose?
Different authors need different coaching styles. Find yours. If you’re like many aspiring authors, you have a book inside of you but need help to get it out. Maybe you can’t seem to stay motivated,...
If Not Now, When?
A Busy Professional Finds the Time, Busts the Myths, and Learns the Tricks of Writing a Book Dr. Peter Wishnie, D.P.M. assumed there would always be time to write a book—later. A busy podiatrist and...
Five Steps to Find the Theme of Your Nonfiction Book
My book isn’t organized or cohesive. How do I fix it? If you’re like most aspiring authors, the ideas for your book percolate in your mind before you start writing. But when you start to write them...
Why (and How) to Connect with Your Readers as an Author
As I sat in my office, trapped in a large-scale Zoom meeting, I wasn’t just half-engaged—I was barely there at all. With thirty participants on the call, I had to scroll through more than one screen...
Process Makes Perfect: 15-Year Writing Slump Vanquished, Thanks To The Book Professor®
The Germination of a Book In any business, marketing your services is critical, and in 2007, Rem Jackson created Top Practices—a company that helps podiatrists market their services. To teach them...
How to Write for Men or Women (or Both!)
Write a book that resonates with your audience, whether male or female. Many aspiring writers have questions about how to write a book for men vs. women. Should authors employ a different style or...
Second Time’s The Charm
After a tough “first book” experience, Dr. Kathy Maupin turned to The Book Professor® for help with the second volume. Dr. Kathy Maupin spent 30 years in obstetrics and gynecology before midlife...
How to Write a First Draft that Works
Avoid the pitfalls. Beat writer’s block. Finish the first draft of your nonfiction book. I’ve created my book’s structure. Now what? If you’ve followed this blog over the past few months, you’ve...