The Brave Little Blog

Posts about braving boss life, business and the blank page

Expert Tip – Knowing Your Audience is Critical to Your Book and Here’s Why

By Ally Berthiaume | February 1, 2022

Your audience is the group of people who are going to pick up your book, turn it over in their hands, and determine if they’ll buy it. You need them. A book isn’t for everyone, because not everyone wants to read the same book. Think of who YOU are writing to and your audience will show themselves.

Want to Get Started Writing That Book? Here is an Expert Tip.

By Ally Berthiaume | January 3, 2022

The first step in starting the book you’ve been wanting to write is to look within. Are you a “plotter” or a “pantser”? I’ve got an expert tip to help with that.

Lessons Learned From Writing My Book, Dear Universe, I Get it Now

By Ally Berthiaume | October 28, 2021

My book, ‘Dear Universe, I Get It Now’ is turning one this month. I am so proud of what I accomplished in getting my first book out in the world and I want to share with you what I learned.

Top 3 Reasons Why I Care About Telling Women’s stories

By Ally Berthiaume | October 1, 2021

Friends and family may have said “you should write a book.” That may be a compliment, but you should write a book because YOU want to and YOU believe in what you have to say.

People Tell Me I Should Write a Book. Does That Mean I Should?

By Ally Berthiaume | August 31, 2021

Friends and family may have said “you should write a book.” That may be a compliment, but you should write a book because YOU want to and YOU believe in what you have to say.

What is the Universal Element Inside Your Story and Have You Considered It?

By Ally Berthiaume | August 1, 2021

Your story may have the power to impact one person. If we each could just impact one person, collectively we would change the world. Believe in the power of your story.

Three Things You Want to Know Before You Get Started Writing Your Book

By Ally Berthiaume | June 29, 2021

Your story may have the power to impact one person. If we each could just impact one person, collectively we would change the world. Believe in the power of your story.

These Four Fears Nearly Held Me Back from Writing My Memoir

By Ally Berthiaume | June 1, 2021

Your story may have the power to impact one person. If we each could just impact one person, collectively we would change the world. Believe in the power of your story.

5 Places to Use Your Story and Make an Impact

By Ally Berthiaume | April 24, 2021

Your story may have the power to impact one person. If we each could just impact one person, collectively we would change the world. Believe in the power of your story.

Sharing Your Story is a Dance and You Lead Your Reader

By Ally Berthiaume | March 27, 2021

Your story may have the power to impact one person. If we each could just impact one person, collectively we would change the world. Believe in the power of your story.