February 2011 - Write Nonfiction NOW!

February 28, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Do You Need a Developmental Editor?

I work as a developmental editor. I also do line Continue Reading

Filed Under: Editing Tagged With: copy editing, developmental editing, how to find an editor, line editing, manuscript editing

February 25, 2011 By Nina Amir Leave a Comment

Are You a One Book Author?

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Filed Under: Author Coaching, Book Proposal Process, Book Proposals, Platform, Proposals, Writing Coaching Tagged With: spin-offs, writing multiple books, writing success

February 24, 2011 By Nina Amir Leave a Comment

Is Your Blog or Website Ready for Media Contact?

I've been meaning to do a major overhaul on my Continue Reading

Filed Under: Online Media Kit, Platform, Promotion and Publicity, Publicity Tagged With: expert status, media coverage, on-line media kit, on-line press kit, vitual press kit

February 23, 2011 By Nina Amir 2 Comments

Do Traditional Publishers Hinder Your Ability to Reach Readers?

While at the San Francisco Writers Conference I Continue Reading

Filed Under: Author Coaching, E-Books, Print-on-Demand Publishing, Publishing, Self-Publishing, Traditional Publishing Tagged With: e-book distribution, E-Books, Self-Publishing, self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, Traditional Publishing

February 22, 2011 By Nina Amir 2 Comments

Write the Book You Must Write

While at the San Francisco Writers Conference this Continue Reading

Filed Under: Writing Coaching, Writing Tips Tagged With: David Morrell, First Blood, Rambo, San Francisco Writers Conference, Writing Books

February 21, 2011 By Nina Amir 2 Comments

The Future of Publishing (Part 3)

Ranson Stephens, Ph.D., a writer, physicist, and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Publishing, Publishing Industry Tagged With: author platform, Book Promotion, book publicity, Ransom Stephens

February 18, 2011 By Nina Amir 3 Comments

The Future of Publishing (Part 2)

Today Ransom Stephens, Ph.D., joins us again for Continue Reading

Filed Under: Publishing, Publishing Industry Tagged With: E-Books, legacey publishing, Numina Press, Ransom Stephens, Self-Publishing

February 17, 2011 By Nina Amir Leave a Comment

The Future of Publishing (Part 1)

The publishing industry changes constantly. Large Continue Reading

Filed Under: Publishing, Publishing Industry Tagged With: E-Books, legacy publishing, Numina Press, Ransom Stephens, Six Sisters

February 16, 2011 By Nina Amir Leave a Comment

How a Blog Might Help You Land a Book Deal

So many writers don't want to blog. I don't Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blogging, Blogging, Platform Tagged With: Alan Paul, Blogging, book deal, Huffington Post, wsj.com

February 15, 2011 By Nina Amir 4 Comments

10 Ways to Prepare for a Writer's Conference

I'll be attending the San Francisco Writers Continue Reading

Filed Under: Writer's Conferences Tagged With: attending a writers conference, pitching agents, preparing for a writing conference, San Francisco Writers Conference