Writing a book is hard. A book coach helps guide a writer through the creative process. This can include brainstorming, outlining, setting writing goals, organization, and sometimes there is editing involved. A book coach offers cuts, narrative advice, accountability, and critique. Book coaching is collaborative and helps a writer develop long-term mastery. There are differences… Continue reading Book Coaching
As I was spinning my Keurig coffee pod holder, a Cold Stone Creamery-flavoured coffee caught my interest. The flavour was “Founder’s Favourite.” Can’t help but be curious about that. When it brews, it has a chocolate scent to it. It tastes like toasted hazelnut. It’s a smooth, clean cup of coffee. I’m happy with my… Continue reading What is that flavour?
Product packaging has a big impact on the success of a product. Novels—a creative product for consumers—are no different. The first thing consumers see when shopping for their next read are covers. Keep in mind the cover encompasses a number of its own elements from the book title, which needs to be catchy, to all… Continue reading Covers on a budget
I made my coffee this morning with a Crave Coffee pod. I’m drinking Blueberry Vanilla flavour. The pairing compliments the fragrance because blueberry has a fruity yet spicy vanilla scent, to begin with. In the coffee, it’s the same but with a hint of the bitter java bean. It has a very bitter taste as… Continue reading Crave Coffee
“I’m a struggling writer, I’m struggling to convince people I’m a writer.” ― Tom Conrad What does it mean to be a business owner? If we take a relaxed approach, we can define the term “business” as efforts undertaken to produce and sell products. So, the business owner is the person(s) who owns and operates the… Continue reading Creative products for public consumption
I’m sipping Bean Around the World brand coffee this morning. It’s a flavour they’ve labelled as Canadian—Maple Syrup. A crystalized sugar smell is present in the fragrance, soft and pleasant. The taste has a bitter, buttery thing going on. It’s a nice cup of coffee. If we were having coffee, I would say “hello December.”… Continue reading Canadian Coffee
As Wednesday (today) was rolling closer, I still hadn’t written a business post. I was a bit at a loss for what to write. So, I set the thought aside and moved on with my day to wait for my inspiration to find me. I decided I could always write about a tool I use—because… Continue reading Series Unity
Today I’m sipping Bean Around the World Stroop Waffle coffee. It has a pleasant sugary scent. It tastes smooth with a bitter aftertaste. There’s not much more to say than that. It’s hot, but I’m going to drink it fast. Can I offer you a virtual mug? If we were having coffee, I would share… Continue reading How many virtual coffee dates have we had this year?
“The hard part about writing a novel is finishing it.” – Ernest Hemingway I was feeling conflicted about the book I’m currently writing. I had to stop and ask myself why. Do I want to continue with a manuscript that doesn’t hold my heart? If I don’t love it, how can I expect my readers… Continue reading A by-product of intimate time spent with fictional characters.
I love how this coffee title sounds, “Crave Coffee—Butter Toffee.” It makes a fun chant while you wait for that next steaming cup to brew. The brand is Crave, and the flavour is butter toffee. I’m not sure if I shared this Java virtually before. Although it sounds sweet, it isn’t. It has a pleasant… Continue reading Crave Coffee—Butter Toffee
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 