The Book Shepherd’s Blog … Tips for Author and Publishing Success

What are they teaching you? What have you chosen to learn? There are lessons everywhere. EVERYWHERE!

What do Authors and “The Gambler” have in common? Sunday morning, I was prepping for a two-hour writing session with...

I’m incredibly grateful to be able to do what I love—working with and helping authors.

How to Dump CoPilot  Most of you have had Microsoft’s Copilot thrown at you—literally, it showed up within Word and...

How to Avoid Being a Limp Author The color purple has been a personal favorite of mine for seven decades...

Hey Authors … what’s in your writing closet? Smart writers use the Hemingway app—it’s free for online use or upgrade...

I love new tools that WORK and don’t cost much. And I love the ability to get live time updates.

Throughout the day, my computer and phone interrupt me.

Happy FALL everyone … Brian and I are deep into the heart of writing book 4, The Secret Awakening …...

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I read multiple blogs throughout the week created by others. One that stood out was by author and leadership expert...

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Do You Need an Agent? Another month has passed. And not a month goes by that I don’t receive a...

Did you know that the U.S. Copyright Office provides a wide range of resources to authors that fly under the...

With the permission of Victoria Strauss and writer beware I’m re-printing a recent blog and warning that Victoria put out...

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The Author Success Formula in 8 Steps A few years ago, I wrote The Author’s Walk—a book I wished I...

JOIN Me for Publishing at Sea 2026 … LAST Chance to come—only 3 staterooms left! I’m a firm believer in...

Create a Kick Butt Author Update on Amazon’s Author Central Typically, Amazon’s Author Central is a “set it and forget...

Your Book For … Are YOU Marketing to Them? And are you writing with words, phrases, jargon, examples, stories that...