There’s a Kenyan proverb that says, “Those who use force are afraid of reasoning.”

Most authors won’t admit it, but this is exactly how they market their books. They push. They pressure. They “remind...

You don’t need more strategy. You need to stop avoiding the one move that actually matters.

You’ve followed the advice.

You’re building your platform. You’re posting. You’re planning. You’re researc...

You refined every chapter. Hired an editor. Built a polished brand.

Then you hit publish. And you wait.
You wait for the sales, the reviews, the ripple of impact.
But nothing happens. And that nothing ...

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle

If your book isn’t selling, it’s probably not because of your keywords, emails, or social posts.

It’s a lack of clarity about yourself....

Let’s get one thing straight. Most of what you’ve been told about book marketing is garbage.

You’re not behind. You’re exhausted. And it’s not your fault.

Everywhere you turn, the advice is the same...

You wrote a nonfiction book to make a difference. To share your expertise. To be seen as a trusted voice. But let’s face it. Promoting your book can feel like shouting into the void. You’re told to “b...

You published your book. You bled your expertise onto the page. You pictured a flood of sales, inboxes full of praise, maybe a podcast host or two knocking on your virtual door. 

And now? 

Crickets....

“Steal” isn’t scandalous. It’s smart.

Austin Kleon said it best: “Good artists borrow; great artists steal.” But if you’re still waiting for a one-of-a-kind idea to strike, you’re stalling your book...

Are you trying to reach everyone with your book?

That might be the problem.

Many nonfiction authors cast a wide net, believing a broader audience means more sales, more impact, more success. But vag...

I’m on a coach bus from Boston Logan to Cape Cod. The engine hums. The road stretches ahead. I look up and catch a small sign on the seat in front of me: Fasten Seatbelt.

I grin. Not because it’s wro...