Latest read: How to successfully work with a marketing assistant, by our own Rita Domingues
Hi there, new author!
If you found this post, it’s probably because you are stressing out about how to start your marketing journey as a new author. Or how you can start working on a more strategic approach to marketing within your small business. My hope today is that you will be able to get the clarity you need to start this journey.
This might be your atypical blog post on all things marketing. You know the ones where they dive deeply into all the things and use language that seems so out of reach and overwhelming. Well, this isn’t it. What I will be going over today are the insights based on a session Stacy and I did last week with our Author Influence Circle community (or how we like to call it, the AIC—we love an insider’s slang).
Continue reading on the blog. . .
I’m speaking at the Women in Publishing Summit!
🎉 The Women in Publishing Summit is back March 5–8, 2025, and you can snag a ticket for the early bird price until February 28.
Ready for an empowering and enriching experience? Join us at the Women in Publishing Summit, where I’ll be speaking about writing productivity and how to get into flow faster on March 5, at 12:00 p.m. ET. I would love to see you there!
Whether you're a budding writer, a seasoned author, an editor, or a professional in the publishing industry, this event is for YOU! These sessions are designed to help you take your skills, knowledge, and connections to the next level.
As an added bonus, you can save an extra $25 on your ticket using my discount code, SPEAKER25!
Immerse yourself in a diverse range of topics covering writing techniques, industry trends, and the ever-evolving landscape of publishing. I’m honored to be part of the lineup of accomplished speakers and experts who’ll share valuable insights and create a supportive environment for women at all stages of their writing and publishing journeys!
The early bird pricing for the Women in Publishing Summit ends February 28. Grab yours now.
Featured author: David Morales’s Bookversary 3 years in
Happy bookversary to client David Morales! David’s powerful memoir was published three years ago and has made an incredible impact on the world. While it was written for young adult readers, David’s story has impacted readers of all ages and backgrounds.
It was a great honor and privilege to work with David on his book, and to get to know his beautiful family in the process. I smile when I think of the sessions we spent in his home, working on his book, capturing his story, message, and heart.
Here’s what David had to say about our work together:
“Writing and publishing American Familia remains one of the most important milestones in my life journey. Based on our family’s history, the book centers around a conversation between a father and his two sons as he endeavors to share his experience during his upbringing in the tropics to survival in urban city life.
After two years since its publishing, American Familia continues to serve as a blessing to my family and many others. The book brought our entire family together by reminding us that our core values of faith, family, and grit serve as uniting elements for our family and our children.
The book has also impacted hundreds of families who regularly contact me to share how the book has helped them to reflect on their family history, evaluate their communication with their children, or to consider their priorities.
At a personal level, the book has led to speaking engagements, presentations, and events that enable me to share my family’s story, values, and mindset with other people and families. The opportunity to meet families who have been impacted by American Familia and who are raising strong families as a result of the book is precious and deeply gratifying.”
—David Morales, health care executive, author of
American Familia: A Memoir of Perseverance
Writing tip: Embrace flexibility in your writing process.
Understand that the path to completing a book isn’t always linear. Allow yourself the flexibility to adapt your writing process as needed, which can help maintain momentum and prevent burnout.
