Why Scrivener Isn’t the Answer You’ve Been Looking For
As a writing coach, it’s a rare week that goes by without someone asking me whether or not they should purchase Scrivener. Here’s my response: Scrivener is a fantastic program for writers and novelists. In fact, a mobile app version was just released that makes it an even more useful writing tool for authors on the go. So,…
The Toolbox Method for First-Time Authors
A couple of years ago my wife gave me an awesome toolbox as a birthday present. It has a sturdy handle and it’s filled with all kinds of tools: electric drills, adjustable wrenches, hammers, nails, and screws galore. It’s always exciting to dig down inside and pull out the exact tool I need when confronted with a home fix-it project. Most of the…
Intro to Microsoft Word Styles for Authors (Video)
Lets face it: MS Word was NOT built with authors writing long manuscripts in mind. None-the-less, many of us use it to write our books and novels (myself included!). If you are going to be writing a manuscript in Word, learning to use the cool feature known as “Styles” is essential. In the following video,…
How to Turn Any Ebook into an Audiobook
I’m a huge fan of audiobooks. I spend two hours a day commuting to and from my day job, and audiobooks allow me to turn that otherwise wasted transit time into productive reading time. I try to cycle between a fiction book, a book on business, and a book on writer’s craft. Unfortunately, not every…
An Introduction to Social Media Marketing for Authors
As an author, you already know that social media needs to be a vital component of your book marketing strategy. But you’re confused about how exactly you’re supposed to use Facebook and Twitter (let alone Pinterest and Snapchap) to sell your books and build an audience. Am I right? If so, I’d like to invite…
Weekly Webinars for Writers ALL January Long
I want to help make 2016 your best writing year ever… So to kick things off, I’m going to be hosting a webinar each week for ALL of January! I love hosting webinars, not only because it’s an opportunity to provide aspiring authors and writers with valuable free training, but also because it’s one of…
Black Friday Deals for Writers and Authors
I’m not exactly the type to get up at four in the morning to stand in line at Best Buy to save $200 on a big screen TV. And you aren’t going to see me tackling anyone in the aisles at Walmart today. That said, I do love the amazing deals available online for writers…
Black Friday 2015 Author Training Charity Bundle
Hi Friends! It’s Black Friday again, and this year I’ve put together an incredible offer for writers like you. I’ve bundled together all my best live training videos into a single package. And the best part of all is: 100% of all proceeds from sales of the bundle will be donated to METAvivor METAvivor is a…
Monica Leonelle on Productive Writing – The Writing Coach 020
Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors that help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. In episode 20 of The Writing Coach, I speak with author and productivity expert Monica Leonelle. Monica is a fiction and non-fiction author who…
Optimizing Your Work Station for Health and Productivity (infographic)
You sit down at your computer to work on your novel. You place your fingers on the keyboard… and almost instantly experience severe pain. It emanates from your elbow, shoots up and down your arm, and makes writing nearly impossible. A good friend of mine, author and blogger Erica Deel, is currently struggling with this exact challenge.…
