Choosing to participate in a 30-day writing challenge is a commitment made to yourself. Whether you decide to write fiction or nonfiction, you promise to finish your writing project—such as a book—in a month. Even if you told your friends or writing buddies of your plans, it’s your self-integrity that matters. You only need to report your progress to yourself—no…
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You’ve decided to write a book in a month. And now that November and the Write Nonfiction in November Challenge have arrived, you’re finding it difficult to write. How do you get in the flow? That’s what Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) discusses in today’s post. Put the three strategies she offers to use, and you’ll be writing fast in no time….
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The vast majority of authors do not make a living from their books. Most traditionally published books never “earn back” their advances, which means the authors don’t sell enough copies to make any money past the initial fee paid for the manuscript. Most ebooks don’t sell more than about 550 copies per year, and only a few indie authors have…
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Too often, nonfiction writers find themselves struggling…for lots of reason. But there’s a magical fix to many of their challenges. Today, Lisa Tener (@LisaTener) explains what that fix is and how to use it. As nonfiction writers, we often seek that magic habit, ritual, or tool to make our finished work potent and get the writing to flow with ease….
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How do you take your writing ideas, write a book, and become a published author? This question typically is met with practical advice, tactical tasks, and skill-based tips. There are other ways to help yourself become an author that have little to do with book structure, producing business and promotion plans, or even writing ability. However, they have a great…
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