Yes, but – The Easiest Storytelling Formula to transform your writing

Spoiler warning: This article analyzes the narrative of the first season of Bridgerton. I didn’t expect much when I started watching Bridgerton. But I was surprised by the storytelling, especially since it relies on a simple but very effective formula which I call the “yes, but”. Although, I must admit that I didn't read the...

From Standalone to a Series – What Could go Wrong?

What could go wrong when extending a finished (even published) standalone into a series? Basically, everything if you continue without giving it much thought, and by much I mean a lot.  If you didn't originally plan on creating a series of books and planted various hints for the future narrative I'd suggest you leave your...

How to use LinkedIn as an Author Platform

Non-fiction writers often miss the opportunity to position themselves on LinkedIn. The reason you probably don't see many "writers" on LinkedIn is that they position themselves as speakers, entrepreneurs or experts on a certain topic. From another point of view they are non-fiction writers with a side job that divert the attention to their subject....

Building an Author Platform

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_FxJtH6B8M Days before I launched this blog I attended a webinar with Sally Collings on how to build a successful author platform. Because you know...I wanted to make everything right. But after the video I was more discouraged than I was before. So, to spare you from the same fate, I will be publishing a...