All the World’s a Tool
It feels like that some days, doesn’t it? Yeah. Bastards. But that’s not the kind of tool I mean. I’m talking about
Author: maggie
Writing with the Universe’s “Help”
Remember Paper Clip Guy? He used to pop up in MS Word: “I see you’re writing a letter! Do you need help?”
Help Someone out of the Hole
I tell my clients this story, courtesy of Aaron Sorkin’s Leo McGarry on The West Wing: “This guy’s walking down the street
Write Your New Life into Being
Would you still want to write your book if I told you that doing so was going to change your life, change
When Should You Hire an Editor?
First you write the book, then you hire an editor, right? Wrong. There are many kinds of editors, and the one you’re
The Secret to Landing a Book Deal
“How big does your platform have to be to get a book deal?” All a platform means to an agent or publisher
Don’t Forget to Write Your Book
“Your book is coming out next spring!” This is one of the sweetest missives a writer can receive. Especially those of us
How to Write a Good Read
Some authors see their books primarily as brochures for their businesses. They give readers an overview of their coaching programs or services
TED and Me
Ever watched a TED talk? They’re given by people with big ideas to share. People like Bill Gates, Brené Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin. A few years