You’re Closer to Finishing Your Book Than You Think

by Emily Crookston | Jun 30, 2026 | Writing Tips

You’re Closer to Finishing Your Book Than You Think Here’s the one thing I wish every aspiring authorpreneur knew: You’re closer to having a book than you think. I know writing a book has a certain reputation. Even writers I talk to sometimes marvel...

Stop Overthinking Your Book (Here’s How)

by Emily Crookston | May 25, 2026 | Writing Tips

Stop Overthinking Your Book (Here’s How) “Stop overthinking your book.” 🤔 I often give authors this advice.  It’s good advice. It’s what many people need to hear. But sometimes, I feel bad when I say it aloud because I know hearing it is not always...

So You’ve Decided to Write Your Business Book. Have You, Though?

by Emily Crookston | Apr 30, 2026 | Writing Tips

So You’ve Decided to Write Your Business Book. Have You, Though? Last month, I ran Should I Even Write This Book?, my 90-minute workshop, twice — once online and once in person. Before I started the in-person session, I took the temperature of the room. As we...

Your Keynote and Your Book Should Be the Same Idea

by Emily Crookston | Mar 31, 2026 | Small Business

Your Keynote and Your Book Should Be the Same Idea I spent this past Saturday at a TEDx event, cheering on my friend (and fellow NSA Carolinas member) Susie Hansley, as she took the stage. She did an amazing job! I heard some great talks and met some cool people. But...

You Didn’t Plan to Write a Book. That Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t.

by Emily Crookston | Feb 19, 2026 | Small Business

You Didn’t Plan to Write a Book. That Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t. I hesitate to make generalizations, but I’ve thought long and hard about this one: There are two ways into writing a book. 1. Some people start with the ambition and go hunting for the...