Are you… An active writer (online, offline, or in the pages of your diary) who is ready to go public, go pro, and play with your power? Determined to build your platform, target your ideal market + audience, and learn to pitch your gifts? Mystified by the process of creating a book proposal (let
If it looks good, you’ll see it. If it sounds good, you’ll hear it. If it’s marketed right, you’ll buy it. But if it’s true, you’ll feel it. – Kid Rock Do you know KateCourageous? (real name: Kate Swoboda.) She’s smart, and courageous and she just asked me a terrific question. She was lunching with
Would you rather be sufficient, or masterful? Would you rather be bright, or a freaking supernova? Would you rather be well-rounded, or on your own leading edge? “This chapter is a BEAUTY — such a kick start. Your words give me permission to be awesome.” – Sas Lockey True Strengths + The Metrics of Ease
or, “How to Accomplish Great Big Stuff in a Short Amount of Time” Technically speaking I created THE FIRE STARTER SESSIONS in under twelve weeks. The holy spirit of digital love and audacity entered my soul and MacBook Pro and said: GO FORTH AND CRANK IT, LAPORTE! Maybe it’s Catholic residue, but I felt called.
I used to think I was weak n’ needy for wanting my “big break.” I dreamed of being discovered. I toyed with the willingness to enter some Svengali deal where an agent dude or silver foxy dada would see my raw talent and shape me into a formidable star–a fresh new voice on the scene.
This is Part 1 of a 3-part interview that life coach Erika Harris, did with me. It’s fabulous…not because of moi-moi-moi, but because Erika asks thoughtful questions. The result: some really useful (and hopefully inspiring) material for both business and life. I felt like I’d just cozied up with Charlie Rose. But better. PART 1
Hedgefund lawyer turned yoga teacher. I could stop there, because that’s one impressive conversion that would make me instantly love anyone. But there’s so much more…Author of Career Renegade; featured in USA TODAY, Newsweek, Forbes; founder of Tribal Author – and I can tell you this man knows publishing inside and out, and is riding
I get a lot of email and questions in my Fire Starters about the publishing scene. Here are a few hard facts and beautiful possibilities of realizing your dream in the printed book world. In the immortal words of Johnny Cash, “I’ve been everywhere, man.” In terms of the book industry, I’ve agented books, I’ve
{This lovely little animation of The Golden Mean / Rule of Thirds is breathtaking and descriptive. I felt like my heart rate slowed down while I watched it inner-fold. Click here to view it’s movement.} The best writing advice I ever received was this: “Sometimes you have to let go of the jewels.” You have
