Eight Tips to Tighten Up Your Book Proposal

Before I dive in, I would like to remind you that I have a free workbook for marketing your memoir available now. Please check it out! As we discussed last week, your book proposal is of your biggest assets in your book pitch, even (or especially) as a memoir writer. But as many writers andContinue reading “Eight Tips to Tighten Up Your Book Proposal”

How to Talk to People About Your Memoir

Publishing your book—putting it out into the market—involves talking about your book, a lot. For some writers this comes easily. For most writers, because we tend to lean more introverted (or at least the solo type), this does not come easily. However, being able to discuss your own personal story after publishing your memoir isContinue reading “How to Talk to People About Your Memoir”

Progress Is Rarely Linear: A Follow-Up on Krav and My Mental Health

Five years ago, I wrote about how Krav Maga transformed my mental health journey. For those who are unfamiliar, Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and US Law Enforcement Agencies. Krav is a combination of boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, and various other forms of martial arts.Continue reading “Progress Is Rarely Linear: A Follow-Up on Krav and My Mental Health”