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I'm the luckiest girl in the world! My incredible clients teach me more than I teach them. Keep an eye out for their quotes sprinkled throughout the site.

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Michael Ellsberg, Author, Forbes.com columnist

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Tom Squitieri, USA Today

 

When deadlines allow, I love to muse on all things publishing. I share tips, tricks and stories to make your path easier + more fun!

Eat, Pray, Love-erize Your Book!

I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a book a runaway international bestseller. I get asked about this all the time. “What does it take?” “How do people do it?” “What’s the secret formula?” While it’s no secret that those of us who write do so with the hope, intent, and burning desire to […]

May 5, 2012   /   Read More

Agent Spotlight—Laura Yorke

If you’ve already had a chance to read Your Big Beautiful Book Plan, you know how my coauthor Danielle LaPorte and I feel about agents—we worship them! Before I introduce you to one of my favorite literary agents (through a lead in of a talented writer who just signed with her), I’ll share a small […]

Feb 28, 2012   /   Read More