The most significant challenge writers face is learning to write consistently. They say they want to write daily but instead do so sporadically if at all. I bet you understand—unless you are one of the few who sits down at the computer every day at the same time and knocks out a specific number of words or manuscript pages. You…
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Most nonfiction writers and authors take a haphazard approach to their careers. Doing so offers a sure-fire way to bypass success. To achieve your goals as a nonfiction writer, you need to have a big-picture vision of your career—where you are now, where you want to go, and how you will get there. But it’s not that simple. Why? The…
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Not all ideas are fit to become books. In this guest post, book editor C.K. Bush (@theladyck) offeres important distinctions that help writers determine if an idea should become a book or would be better served as a blog post or article. Before you decide to write a book, you need to determine if the topic you want to explore…
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How do writers write? That’s a common question asked by newbie (and even more seasoned) writers. A peek at someone else’s successful writing process can provide keys for developing your own. Today, professional writer Deb Hemley (@dhemley) gives us an inside look at how one narrative nonfiction writer produced her acclaimed book. “At its best, the sensation of writing is…
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Bestselling authors don’t reach that status simply with good ideas and writing. Mega authors focus on book marketing and promotion. In today’s guest post, Kathleen Gage (@KathleenGage), an internationally recognized Internet marketing advisor, explains the importance of podcasts and radio shows in the making of successful authors and books. Ask most authors if they would like the success mega authors…
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Every month for a year I’ve challenged you to up your game as a nonfiction writer. Before that, I offered you 52 nonfiction writing prompts. But it’s a new year—and time to switch things up a bit. This year, I want to challenge you to step into your best writing self. What does that mean? I want to challenge you…
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Things get pretty quiet in the publishing industry in late December. That doesn’t mean you need to stop moving toward your writing goals. In fact, this is a great time to develop some tenacity and make big strides forward. In this guest post, W. Terry Whalin (@TerryWhalin) offers a variety of tips on how to move forward during December…or any…
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Reviews can make or break a book. The more reviews your book receives, the more likely readers will find and purhcase it. Today, Kyle Bell (@kbeezy902) offers tips on how to find and develop reelationships with reviewers. Book reviews are regarded as the Holy Grail of marketing because they allow you to present social proof to new readers. They create…
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Foreword. Preface. Introduction. What’s the difference between these parts of a nonfiction book, and which of them are required? In this guest post, book editor C.K. Bush (@theladyck) answers these commonly asked questions. The lingo that editors and other publishing types use for different parts of books and their creation can get confusing. And no publishing terms are more often…
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