No matter how you publish, you need to turn your work over to an editor. If you traditionally publish, the…
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13 Lucky Ways to Self-Edit Your Nonfiction Book
Today, on Day 16 of National Nonfiction Writing Month, it’s time to talk about how to improve your manuscript once…
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Obsolete Tools in the Writer’s Critique Toolbox
Want to be an effective critique partner? Here’s the challenge: Drop the comment “I liked or didn’t like…” from your…
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What Is Line Editing?
As mentioned in yesterday’s post, no matter how you publish your book, you may need an editor. But do you…
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Development Editing: Getting Your Book Moved in and Settled
Once you’ve finished your book manuscript, you might want to hire a professional editor. This is a necessary step if…
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How to Find and Attract an Agent and Publisher
Any aspiring author who has ever wanted to become a traditionally published author asks two important questions: How do I…
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The Value of Good Editing
With November over and so many writers patting themselves on the back for having completed the challenge of Write Nonfiction…
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How to Turn a Research Paper Into a Book
A lot of people write long research papers for masters or doctorate programs. They come to me with the same…
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Write a Nonfiction Book Fast-Speak It!
I constantly see advertisements for ways to write a book fast–in a weekend, in a week, in a month. It’s…
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