The Deeply Selfish Act of Writing a Book
Writing a book is one of the most selfish things you'll ever do, personally or professionally. And that is a very large, unspoken component of its value.
Your Book Is Now a Visibility Engine: How Your Nonfiction Book Builds Authority in Generative Search
In the era of generative search, a book becomes the anchor for your entire body of work. When your frameworks and language are consistent, your authority becomes easier for both humans and AI to recognize.
What We Knew at Seven: The First Spark of Authority
As children, we claimed authority without hesitation. As adults, we negotiate with every instinct we once trusted. This piece explores the early spark of knowing, how experts lose it, and why writing a book reconnects you to the authority you’ve been carrying all along.
How Writing a Book Sharpened My Sloppy-Copy Self
Most people think editing kills authenticity, but the opposite is true. Writing a book sharpens your unfiltered voice and strengthens your authority. Here’s how craft and clarity make your sloppy copy self more powerful.
The Moment Everything Changes
Self-publishing mirrors an ancient rite of initiation. It pushes you beyond the identity of the hidden expert and into claimed authority. This article breaks down the three phases—departure, initiation, and return—and why holding your finished book changes how you see yourself.