Katie Chambers's Blog

Writing a book doesn't just require inspiration and discipline. You also need to put in the time, money, and real commitment long before results show up. In this honest breakdown, I share the real hours, costs, and emotional investment behind writing a book, why the math often doesn’t look friendly, and why some work is still worth doing anyway.

You can’t run a thriving editorial business on guesswork. From tracking hire rate to true hourly rate, learn how to use data to make smarter business decisions, set better boundaries, and finally feel confident in your pricing and scheduling. Plus, discover my go-to system for tracking it all without the overwhelm.

When imposter syndrome hits hard, you’re not alone. Here’s my personal meltdown moment, what helped me through it, and why courage (not confidence) matters most.

I share six productive, ethical ways I used AI to help write my two nonfiction books, plus when I needed to disclose the use and why.

Before you hire a publishing service, learn how to spot scams and vet author services like a pro. Discover red flags, trusted watchdog sites, and vetted resources.

My General Stance AI can be an effective tool in the [...]

You’ve poured years into your research—now it’s time to share it in a way readers will actually understand. This guide walks researchers through using plain language to turn complex findings into clear, engaging writing. Learn how to identify your audience, decide what belongs (and what doesn’t), structure your chapters, and avoid academic jargon so your work is both readable and usable. With practical tips and real examples, you’ll see how to make your research resonate with the people who need it most.

Learn how to use suspended hyphens correctly with clear rules, real-world examples, and practice sentences to master this tricky grammar detail.

The middle of a story can drag, but it doesn’t have to. Discover how to raise stakes, deepen internal conflict, and end chapters with tension so your readers get that irresistible one-more-chapter feeling.

Think you’ve mastered subject-verb agreement? Think again. Learn the rules, spot the tricky exceptions, and see examples that make avoiding grammar mistakes easier than ever. Perfect for writers and editors.