The Year of Living Fearlessly
January 1, 2010 by Sophfronia Scott · 3 Comments
Author Sophfronia Scott declares 2010 to be the Year of Living Fearlessly and discusses what the challenge could mean for her and for you.
The 18 Absolutes of Book Publishing and Marketing
November 25, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · 2 Comments
Author Sophfronia Scott shares the writing, book publishing and marketing advice of Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and author of 55 books.
The Writing Life, Episode 2
October 27, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · 1 Comment
Author Sophfronia Scott travels to New York City to attend the Women on Fire Tea Party and interview WOF founder Debbie Phillips about the importance of outside support and inspiration for writers.
The Writing Life, Episode 1
October 22, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · 2 Comments
I’m reposting this video because we’ve had some tech problems over the past week and my most recent postings were lost! So here is this one again. As you’ll remember, this episode is about creating the space you need to become the writer you want to be. Enjoy!
Thinking Through Writer’s Block
September 10, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · Leave a Comment
By Sophfronia Scott In his book, On Writing, bestselling author Stephen King says, “We are talking about tools and carpentry, about words and style…but as we move along, you’d do well to remember that we are also talking about magic.” When something is really well-written we tend to think it was effortless for the writer, [...]
How to Start Writing Your Book
September 3, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · Leave a Comment
By Sophfronia Scott You have an idea for a book. You know it’s going to be great. You know people will want to read it, it will help millions, it will be funny, it will be touching, it will…you fill in the blank. Now what? You do a little research, you talk to a few [...]
How to Make Your Writing Meaningful
August 27, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · 2 Comments
By Sophfronia Scott Writing a book is a huge endeavor. It means someone has decided to dedicate a certain amount of time to putting words on paper. But so many people don’t finish what they start. Maybe they’ve run out of ideas. Maybe they lost interest. Maybe they got hopelessly stuck. However I believe the [...]
How Writing Goes from Good to Great
August 20, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · 1 Comment
By Sophfronia Scott There’s a review of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden that I find so striking and inspiring that I keep a copy of it on my desk. Here’s what it says: “A novel planned on the grandest possible scale…One of those occasions when a writer has aimed high and then summoned every ounce [...]
How to Stand Up for Your Story
August 13, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · Leave a Comment
By Sophfronia Scott On a recent flight I sat next to a businessman who described his wife’s love of writing. But she held back from writing the stories she really wanted to write for fear of offending her family. He wanted to know how he could encourage her to follow through. “Would your wife defend [...]
How to Edit a Book
June 25, 2009 by Sophfronia Scott · Leave a Comment
By Sophfronia Scott Editing is a very necessary, yet most maligned step in book publishing. But, as I shared with my students in a recent Business Book Bootcamp class, I believe this comes from both fear and a misunderstanding of the editing process. Editing is the step that makes your book shine, so don’t skip [...]
"Sophfronia, you were instrumental in bringing my book from my head onto actual paper. I will never forget that. I couldn't have written the book without you! Thanks for hanging in there when the ideas were stuck in mud and I was resistant. You rock!"--Pamela Slim, author, 
"Sophfronia Scott was a lifesaver. Without her guidance my book would never have been published. She edited my book with the expert eye of a real pro who knew how important my book was for building my business. The media is excited about my book and Don't Ever Call Me Ma'am is helping me get speaking engagements, and is building a buzz around my workshops and seminars. These days having a book is a business essential."--Linda Franklin, author, 
"I was ecstatic when I found out I could hire Sophfronia to help me write my first book. Knowing her hard work ethic, creative thought process and structured approach, I knew this was the company I should partner with in this effort. I am very pleased with the results!"--Steve Gavatorta, author, 
