The Brave Little Blog

Posts about braving boss life, business and the blank page

5 Things You Want in a Great Book Coach (or Any Publishing Partner)

By Ally Berthiaume | June 5, 2023

Writing and publishing shouldn’t be done in isolation no matter what those old tropes would suggest. Here are the 5 things you want working with a great book coach.

The Three Pillars of Writing Foundation for Successful Written Work

By Ally Berthiaume | May 2, 2023

Every great piece begins with a strong writing foundation and this is just as true in writing.

Woman Writing In Journal

Your Memoir Has the Power to Serve You and Others

By Ally Berthiaume | April 3, 2023

A book is nearly secondary to the other intrinsic gifts bestowed when writing one’s story. Memoir has the power to serve the author first, before its readers.

Are You Prepared to Walk Through Your ‘Mind Wilderness’ and Write Memoir?

By Ally Berthiaume | March 6, 2023

Take courage; your memoir is waiting on the other side.

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Prepare for the Writing Path–Pack These 7 Things in Your Backpack

By Ally Berthiaume | February 6, 2023

Prepare for the writing path by packing these seven things in your backpack.

Writing a Memoir is Like Going for a Hike in the Woods

By Ally Berthiaume | January 9, 2023

Writing a memoir is like hitting the trail and going for a hike in the woods. You need a solid map and a great guide.

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When was the Last Time You Thanked Your Messy Moments?

By Ally Berthiaume | November 7, 2022

Your messy moments are deserving of gratitude. Who would you be without them?

Be Brave Being You–It’s the Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Do

By Ally Berthiaume | October 3, 2022

Showing up as your authentic self isn’t easy, but if you can be brave and choose you, there isn’t anything that you can’t do.

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Are You Paying Lip Service to Your Memoir?

By Ally Berthiaume | September 5, 2022

It’s time to stop paying lip service and talking about your memoir and take action to get your memoir written.

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How Do You Know the Powerful Story You Want to Tell?

By Ally Berthiaume | August 1, 2022

While you may have lots of stories to share, remember that you’re writing a memoir, not an autobiography. Narrowing your focus to your powerful story is critical.