22 Steps

Step Fourteen: The Copyedit

The Moment In The Editorial Cycle When You Learn The Most About Writing

Jan 21 •

Step Thirteen Point Five: Cover Copy

Communicating The Essense Of Your Book

Jan 7 •

Interim Step Eight: What To Do While You're Waiting

Circling Back To The Beginning—Concept Building

Dec 10, 2024 •

Interim Step Seven: Deep Work, Slow Living, And The Power of Doing Nothing

How Clearing Your Calendar Can Change Your Life

Nov 26, 2024 •

Interim Step Six: How To Schedule Your Writing Life

Use Your Time Wisely and Reap the Rewards

Nov 12, 2024 •

Step Thirteen: The Final Revision

By Jove, We've Made A Book!

Oct 29, 2024 •

Step Twelve: The Editorial Letter

It's Never As Bad As You Expect

Oct 22, 2024 •

Step Eleven: The Second Revision

You're Ready To Submit To Your Editor. Now What?

Sep 3, 2024 •

Step Ten: The Alpha/Beta Reads

Getting Input From Those You Trust

Aug 27, 2024 •

Step Nine: The First Revision

Taking Your Ego Out Of The Equation To Make The Book Sing

Aug 20, 2024 •

Interim Step Five: How to Handle Creative Exhaustion

Also, Why Are You Trying To Do So Much?

Aug 13, 2024 •

Step Eight: The Finished Draft

And Now The Real Work Begins

Jul 30, 2024 •

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