AI Writing: Technology is constantly advancing-even in writing! This doesn’t mean that AI will do everything you want it to, but you can definitely save time when doing your writing by using this program. Remember it isn’t perfect which is why today I am covering the baselines of what to expect when using AI in your writing. Key Points ●  It doesn’t understand funny. ●  It doesn’t do name recognition. ●  It is totally great at titles, subtitles, and outlines, but when it comes to outlines, you need to ask it for more detail. You need supportive points that bolster each chapter's ..read more

Co-Authorship can be sticky sometimes. It takes the right partner and the perfect amount of communication to be successful when working with someone else. You wouldn’t purchase a house without viewing it- so don’t do that when picking a Co-Author. Look at their credentials and writing styles. Remember this is a partnership- create improved skill sets from each other's Strengths and Marketing.  I also have 5 other bonus tips that you need to keep in mind during this process. Write it together as one voice- Stay connected with your partner and make sure you are both on the same page about ..read more

When we decide to write it’s more than a pen hitting paper, or your fingers pressing on a keyboard.  It’s an expression of emotion and storytelling.  You want people to feel what you’re speaking about and to remember the moral of what you are portraying. You are here to entertain, share your pain, provide hope and inspiration. That’s what it means to become an author.   Writing isn’t easy, but it’s important to keep working diligently at your craft.   Over time, you will share something that others connect to and in many cases, transform their lives. As a result, you become ..read more

When writing your book there are many different processes involved, but you can’t sell your book without organizational marketing. You are going to learn where you can build your calendar whether it is online or written down. Knowing where to post is going to be one of the most important parts of this. Hilary addresses the four major objectives you have to complete if you want to make the most of getting your book out to the public. Marketing Outline Focused Objectives Brand awareness- Make sure you understand how you’re going to Brand your work. Promos- Utilize as many social media platfor ..read more

Transcribing is the best technique to use when writing your book. Hilary shares 4 tips that will provide more proficiency and speed in your writing. This not only helps you with your transcript- it also adds a new skill into your toolbox. Tips Have your outline at the ready - can be on the phone Open your mouth- this will help you speak more clearly. Practice speaking slowly- This helps your prevent tripping over a word- Especially if you have an accent. Speak up- You want your audience to hear you- Don’t be afraid to get loud but know the difference between yelling. Connect With Hilary: Bo ..read more

 Procrastination will hit you harder than running into a brick wall. Hilary addresses why procrastination is deeper than what’s on the surface. We stop and over think the amount of time it will take to complete a task and end up rushing to complete it at the last minute, or even at all. Why do we not do what we have to do? Hilary answers how to tackle procrastination head on by sharing 5 tips that will improve your motivation and focus when writing. Implementing a guideline- Be clear with what you’re doing and want to accomplish. Finding a way to not be intimidated- Instead of thinking a ..read more

Before making the decision to publish a book, it is always important to reference back to a checklist to make sure you completed every step and didn’t miss any. Hilary addresses from an editor's point of view, what you need to look for when completing the revision and editing process. She shares 10 major points to think about when writing, even throwing in a bonus one. Here are the Top 10 Editing Tips: Prepositions- Pay attention to the writing to see what’s proper- learn about them. Tenses- Figure out which one you want to use and stick with it Consistency of Spelling- Train yourself on the ..read more

What are publishers looking for when you decide to release a book? Content can stretch across horizons based on your mindset or the type of content you want to create. When deciding to take this step, be sure to remind yourself how critical it is to nail the content and the main point of the context you are trying to spread. It is important in the process to be persistent with marketing and consistency when speaking about what you released. Hilary speaks about the multiple step process it takes to become qualified for any author before they fully release their novel, like making sure you’re us ..read more

There are many different formats we can use when it comes to writing Fiction and Non-Fiction but there are 5 main format’s you should know about as a writer for Non-Fiction. Hilary addresses why you need to understand what formula you will apply before you start typing anything.  The 5 formats that will be discussed are listed below: The Blockbuster- Your story starts with a bang- immediately exciting filled with a Pit and a Peak Chronological- Picking a series of events that lead in order Half and Half- Memoir in the beginning of the book- get in touch with your gut Story Driven- Simple ..read more

After we receive a bad review or rating, we end up trying to compensate to provide better content or we completely change our style of writing. Remember that our failures shouldn’t be passed on. Most people quit, or in worse cases, give up completely.  The best course of action is to go back and review WHY it was a failure so that you can learn from it. Today Hilary discusses what makes a failure and she provides information on how we can actually use that as an advantage moving forward in our writers to scale our audience. Failure is valuable in the way it helps us grow.  It gives u ..read more