Before you begin writing your book, short book or booklet, blogged book, or e-book–any type of book–you must know why…
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9 Ways to Make Sure Your Nonfiction Book Succeeds
Today…a commercial break. Here’s a plug for a workshop I’m giving in the N. CA Bay Area. I hope some…
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Going Through the Proposal Process: The Overview
One of the most useful sections of a book proposal is found in the first section, or Introduction. The Overview…
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Birthing Your Book
Many people feel pregnant with a book. Giving birth to that book doesn’t have to take years. You can give…
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Do You Know What Your Book Is About or If It's Viable?
I once was told, “If you can’t write the subject of your book on the back of a business card,…
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Why You Shouldn't–or Should–Blog a Book
I came across an interesting blog post not long ago and bookmarked it. If you are considering blogging a book,…
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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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