“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” Tom Brokaw, American TV journalist and…
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Archives for June 2010
B&N Predicts Growth in Consumer Book Market Due to E-Books
In an industry that seems beset with bad news, here’s some good news for writers wanting to get into book…
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Beyond Books: Building Multiple Streams of Income
As a journalist and author, as well as an editor, writing coach and publishing mentor, I am always looking for…
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Publishing Mentor Tip: Use the Nonfiction Book Proposal as a Process
Many aspiring nonfiction authors see a book proposal as a necessary evil. It’s a means to an end. They must…
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Use Your Writing to Do Good and Create Change
What’s your writing goal? Is it simply to make money? I spend a lot of time on this blog talking…
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How to Take the First Step Towards Becoming a Journalist
So you say you want to become a journalist…The first step you must take involves coming up with an idea…
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Blogging Your Way to a Book Deal
Since February I’ve been blogging about blogging a book. If that sounds redundant, it’s not meant to be. I’ve been…
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Connecting with Bloggers to Promote Your Book
When I work with aspiring authors on their proposals or as a publishing mentor, I often advise them to build…
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Write About What You Know
When I attended journalism school at Syracuse University, my professors always taught me to write about what I know. I…
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