Unless you are an essential worker, it’s highly likely you’ve spent most of your time at home for the last month, if not longer. The Covid-19 pandemic forced most people all over the world to shelter at home for at least a few weeks if not a few months. That means you have had more time to write. Right? Wrong….
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Given the highly competitive nature of the nonfiction writing industry, it’s easy to focus on what to write, so your work gets published rather than on what you really want to write. But that’s a surefire way to get off track. And when your writing career takes a detour, you lose passion for your work and end up frustrated and…
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If ever there were a time to use your nonfiction writing skills, it’s now. The world needs you, nonfiction writers! During times of crisis, like this Covid-19 pandemic, people rely on journalists, bloggers, and authors to provide news, analysis of information, tips, strategies, stories, inspiration, and hope. And you don’t have to be a professional writer or a previously published…
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When it comes to creativity and productivity, the largest challenge you face is yourself. More specifically, it’s what goes on in your head. When you quiet the mental chatter, you become more creative and increase your ability to produce more words each day. In this post, Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress), a digital nomad and full-time writer and blogger, shares her tips…
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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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Many nonfiction writers forget the importance of telling stories, especially if they write prescriptive nonfiction or how-to books. Yet, stories provide a powerful tool—one well worth using in almost any type of nonfiction project. Today, Kate Farrell (@KateStoryteller), storyteller, author, and librarian, explains why you should use stories in nonfiction work and shares her own experience doing so. Storytelling is…
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A ton of information exists everywhere…online and off…about how to become a successful author. However, if you follow all that advice, you’ll find yourself going this way and that rather than taking a direct route to publishing success. Even worse, the overabundance of advice can leave you unsure of which path is the best. (After all, every expert has a…
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