What a Penguin Random House divisional president said to me about titles
Back in my Penguin days, my former boss made all of us a deal. If someone came up with an amazing title for a book we were meant…
Read the RestWhy your idea for a self-help book may have a chance of getting you a deal
Not too long ago, a prospective client came to me with an earth-shattering, mind-blowing idea. She wanted to write a self-help book. Yes. A book that instructed the…
Read the RestBe sure to do this one thing when writing science fiction or fantasy
On one night in 2007 at 1:00 in the morning, I did something I never usually did. I began to read a book. Yes. At 1 in the…
Read the RestThis mistake may make or break your query letter
Imagine you’ve queried your dream agent. And it’s amazing. You’ve written copy that will suck anybody in, for it creates curiosity and makes use of exquisite detail –…
Read the RestThe startlingly simple reason why your life may be worthy of a book
I was really excited to play King Louie in my fourth grade production of Jungle Book. This was a musical that was based on the Disney movie of…
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Hi, I'm Neil
I help people find the words to express their unique value. For it is when we can set ourselves apart in a compelling way that others will flock to us and want to know more.
