Self-published business authors.

I see you.

The one thing all traditional publishers and hybrid publishers look for is the one thing not very many want to invest in or develop.

You're missing the opportunities.

Use LinkedIn to connect with people genuinely.

Sorry, your book won't appeal to EVERYONE.

I get it: you put a ton of effort into writing your book and think that everyone is just as excited about your insights as you are.

But… they’re not.

Posting a few times here and there won’t cut it.

Thinking you’ll promote it later?

Brené Brown’s first book, "The Gifts of Imperfection," was a game-changer for her career, taking about a year to write.

Don't let the fear of putting yourself out there paralyze you.

You'll be forever haunted by the missed opportunities to share your book with the world.

Reviews are hard AF to get these days.

They’re hard for me, and hard for other authors. This comes up often in conversations.

I can't believe it.

How did this happen so fast?

The golden opportunity I've been developing for months is slowly coming to fruition.

Remember this when you think you’ve said the same thing in past posts.

People need reminders more than being taught.

Without a strong platform, even the best books can go unnoticed.

Most traditional publishers look for authors with a strong audience.

Basking in Certainty

What you seek is seeking you, my friend.

You're stuck trying to figure out how to grow your author platform.

The reason you're stuck can vary from day to day.

If you could own everything about one specific emotion or feeling, what would it be?

People notice when efforts are half-baked.

Rushing through your brand, aesthetic, or content strategy will only yield something forgettable.

Productive or frustrating?

Tools we use can get in the way of we are trying to do.

You might as well start today if you already published your book.

There's a thief of joy amongst us.

Hiding in plain sight.

Their name is comparison.

Start here if you're an author who doesn't know what to do regarding marketing.

What is marketing to begin with?