Skimming the Surface of Summer
3 Small Items of Great Delight Returns | Plus...a new resource if you're ready to write your signature book
The Book Case
I'm a readers' advocate and book coach, making the case for books. Join me for explorations in reading, how-to's and why-nots from coaching, and reminders of the little delights that make life joyful (I'm still optimistic, after all).
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Latest posts
Canada Day Special! Top 3 Canadian Book Picks from 2 Book Coaches
Add some 🍁to your reading list | Book Coach Nicole Bross joins me with her recommendations
Before Chapter 1 comes another chapter
Tomorrow, you can write it ► Live book-planning workshop for nonfiction and memoir
How to Write the Book You Always Meant to Write
Write On 2026 has 15 free sessions for writers on May 30-31
Readability Review No. 11: On Bullsh*t
An essay for when the truth no longer matters | Plus: 15 free writing sessions coming May 30-31
When a workbook becomes a book—and when it shouldn’t
What actually changes when you turn a workbook into a book | Plus: Does your book support your business ecosystem?
Writing becomes easier when it’s a conversation
The Writing What’s Possible community begins to take shape. PLUS: Upcoming summits & retreats...and 2 openings for manuscript assessment
The role I learned early—and never outgrew
A high school photo that explains my work today
The Return to Your Book Challenge begins January 12
Because you're writing a book in the margins of real life.
Writing What's Possible
Introducing my new online writers' community where progress is possible