For Writers
Update: as of June 2022, I am now accepting new editing clients, specifically for developmental editing.
Last year I launched my series of books for writers! Learn more about marketing, publishing, and writing.
Courses
Learning is my favorite! And explaining it is fun too. Each of these courses offers a video series of me (speed control and transcript included) discussing various elements and aspects of the topic, as well as numerous examples and tools to help you on your journey.
You can find all my courses free on YouTube.
Writing Newsletter
You can also sign up for my writing newsletter, which goes out once per week with a simple writing, publishing, or marketing tip. I’ll also send out periodic updates anytime I add a new course.
You can also read them for free on the Writing Tips Weekly blog.
Top Blog posts
Below, find links to free writing-specific content on a variety of writing-, marketing-, and publishing-related topics (newest to oldest).
How To Plan An Online Book Launch
August 10, 2021
A discussion of online book launches, whether or not they’re effective, and what to consider when planning them.
How To Name A City
January 3, 2021
A list of practical strategies for figuring out what and how to name cities, towns, and other locations within a fiction narrative.
How To Do A Writing Sprint
October 21, 2020
An explanation on writing sprints, the different types, and how and where to do them.
Developing Unique Social Media Content For Writers
August 3, 2020
A few strategies aimed at fiction writers for developing unique social media content that accurately reflects your author brand.
Strategies for Productivity for Writers
June 26, 2020
A few examples of strategies I use when I’m feeling less than productive and I have deadlines looming.
Ariele University: How To Publish A Book
May 21, 2020
A step-by-step guide on how to publish a book, designed to be flexible and adaptable based on your goals, skills, and resources.
Ariele University: Developing A Core Purpose and Mission Statement for Authors
May 13, 2020
An essay on developing a core mission and purpose using the book Built to Last by Jerry Porras and James Collins.
4 TIPS FOR IGNITING YOUR CREATIVITY WHEN YOU'RE TOO STRESSED TO CREATE
May 4, 2020
An exploration of strategies for being creative when the world is overwhelming—basically, being creative during the pandemic, specifically geared towards authors.
For Authors: Finding A Cover Designer
September 18, 2019
A step-by-step process for finding a cover designer that you like and can trust.
Ariele University: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
August 28, 2019
An essay on self-editing when writing fiction.
Building A Single Marketing Strategy For Authors
May 22, 2019
An explication of my system for creating a comprehensive book marketing strategy that goes beyond simply posting to social media or sending out newsletters, and which can help an author develop a road map for marketing their books over the long haul. Includes downloadable tools.
For a more in-depth discussion, check out the associated book: How To Build A Book Marketing Strategy.
It’s About You: The Metamorphosis of a Writer
May 13, 2019
This is a guest blog post by Zoe Cannon about the different stages a writer goes through.
Ariele University: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
October 21, 2018
An essay on the book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini, detailing the various marketing tactics frequently used in the world and the potential implications of these concepts for authors.
Ariele University Assignment 1: Steering the Craft
July 18, 2018
An essay on Steering the Craft by Ursula K. LeGuin.
Ariele University
July 13, 2018
An explication of my process to become a better writer, business owner, marketer, and publisher, along with some writing exercises. Links to my spreadsheet outlining my course of study.
How To Write Taglines For Authors
April 21, 2016
A step-by-step process for creating a custom tagline for your business.
20 Weirdly Specific words
January 12, 2016
A list of unusual words and their definitions.
Making Myself More Creative
July 27, 2015
A few simple strategies for developing creativity as a skill.