Writers are supposed to write. Sometimes writers want to write–or say they want to write–but don’t. They do other things instead. Yesterday I sat down at my desk to write, but I didn’t. The day before I thought I might write, but I began cleaning out old files and the piles on my desk. I wanted to get organized. Yesterday…
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Why Don't You Promote Yourself and Your Writing?
More often than not, the clients who hire me to help them with their book proposals have plenty of passion about their subjects and projects. They may even feel a deep sense of purpose and determination. They really want to finish their books and get them published. Yet, most of them have not spent enough time–or any time–building an author’s…
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Write Nonfiction in November gets Red Room “Best Blog” Honor
On December 1, Red Room gave Write Nonfiction in November’s final blog post it’s “Best Blog” honor. For the past three years, the site know as “the place for writers,” has recognized WNFIN in some manner on its home page. Last year Red Room featured the second post of the series as a “Best Blog”; the year before that it…
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Vote this Blog One of the Best Internet Sites for Writers
The new year is almost upon us. Before long Writer’s Digest’s will publish its Annual 101 Best Internet Sites for Writers. If you’ve enjoyed all the posts published here since May, as well as those in the Write Nonfiction in November 2010 blog series, please take the time to vote Write Nonfiction NOW! one of Writer’s Digest’s Annual 101 Best…
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WNFIN Ends but the Great Information and Writing Continues
Thanks so much for reading the Write Nonfiction in November 2010 blog and for participating in the challenge this year. Just like in years past, this blog will now go dormant until November next year. However, the information is archived so you can read it all year long and access posts from years past as well. Additionally, you can read…
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What to Do When You are Plagued by Too Many Ideas
Once upon a time I found it difficult to come up with good ideas for articles, essays and books. No longer. Now I’m plagued with the opposite problem. I have too many good ideas. I think I’m driving my literary agent crazy. In just one year I’ve given her four different nonfiction book proposals. She’s peddled two already and is…
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How to Write Successful Nonfiction—Books & Products that Sell!
After 30 days of reading about writing and publishing nonfiction during the Write Nonfiction in November challenge, you might still wonder what special ingredient you need to create successful nonfiction books as well as articles, ebooks, and other information products. By “successful” I mean nonfiction that sells to readers and to publishers. You accomplish this feat by producing work that…
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What Really Happens When You Land a Traditional Book Deal?
As we approach the end if Write Nonfiction in November (WNFIN), it seems appropriate to take a look at what happens when a writer actual reaches the goal of becoming traditionally published. Let’s imagine you’ve done all the things the WNFIN expert bloggers have written about during the last 28 days: You’ve written a great book, query and proposal; you’ve…
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