Helping Writers Go from Unpublished to Published
Nothing about 2019 has been normal for me. That’s partly because I didn’t spend time reviewing my year and setting new goals as I normally would have. I was getting a book ready to launch, and I dedicated what available hours I had to that.
We all have 24 hours in a day, and we control how we spend them. Yes, control of those 24 hours lies in your hands!
You might be tempted to think I have greater control over my time because [Read more…] about Managing Our Many Roles: A Day in the Life of Deb
In January, guest Kim Steadman shared “Vision Boards And Why You Need at Least One In Your Life.” It took me 3 months, but I finally created mine, pictured above. I mounted it on the wall to the right of my desk, where I can easily see it all day long.
As Kim stated, “Vision boards give you the chance to give an image to your dreams and goals.” Proverbs 23:7 puts it this way: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
What we think about, we act on—whether for good or bad. [Read more…] about How Vision Boards Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Today’s post is a follow-up to Marta Goertzen’s guest post from last month, “Three Key Questions To Ask Before Building Your Website.”
Three Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Website Builder
Type the questions “what website builder is the best,” and you will find a list of articles and sponsored ads all claiming they know the best one. Read all of those articles, and each one will come to a different conclusion. The truth is, no one correct answer fits each and every situation.
To help you decide which website builder to use there are three questions you should ask. Before getting into these questions let’s take a look at a few of the top options available. [Read more…] about Three Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Website Builder
Earning a living income from writing only books takes time—you need more than one book to contribute to your royalty payments. And, let’s admit this, you have to sell a lot of books.
But you can earn a living writing more than books. Finding your niche might take time, but if you know your skills, it’s easier to hone in on the right markets. [Read more…] about Writing More Than Books
My newest book, Unshakable Faith: Living Strong in the Kingdom of God, launches on kindle tomorrow. It’s a Bible study that was essentially decades in the process—probably true for a lot of writers. Decades of walking with God, one year of studying and growing in the principles discussed, and one year of actual writing.
But even though it’s launching, I have struggled to put together a marketing plan.
I’ve been sidetracked with writing, getting the book formatted, proofreading, and creating bonus material for the launch. And in between all that, working to earn a living.
There’s no getting around it; writers wear a lot of hats, especially those who independently publish.
Even if you aren’t the one [Read more…] about How to Plan for the Many Jobs of a Writer
Today’s post is by Marta Goertzen.
Marta is the founder of Trail Guide WebWorks, a WordPress consultant and website development company. She is also the author of The WordPress Website Discovery Guide: 7 Steps to Easily Plan A Website That Works For You.
When not on the computer she can often be found exploring her home state of Oregon with her camera and four-legged companion, Bailey, in tow.
Visit her website: TrailGuideWebWorks.com
We all know we need a website to promote our books, products, and services. But where to start?
What do you do with this new space on the web that is just waiting for you to fill it with content? Content that lets a visitor know who you are, what you do, and how you can help solve their problem? [Read more…] about Three Key Questions To Ask Before Building Your Website
All great novels contain a strong story premise.
Briefly, let’s review novel essentials:
The premise is your story idea stated in 2-3 sentences. Can you refine it into an elevator pitch? It often becomes a part of [Read more…] about The 4 Essential Elements of a Strong Story Premise
God as CEO?
For most people that’s probably a revolutionary thought. It certainly was for me when I first heard it last year.
But making God CEO is the best decision I ever made for my business!
Owning your own business takes courage. After all, at a minimum, you intend for that business to support you and your family. Preferably your business brings in more than enough for the bills and your retirement. But it takes courage to step out and do it, so congratulations and kudos to all you business owners!
We often relegate God to the spiritual part of our lives and keep Him out of all other areas. [Read more…] about Is God the CEO of Your Business?