I often field questions about editing. Many aspiring authors think they can self-edit their work, and they can. But that’s not enough. They need a second set of eyes—and sometimes a third—on their work before it gets published. Today, Piers Golden offers five reasons why you should hire a professional editor before you complete your book manuscript. Have you just…
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I was thrilled when Deb Hemley (@dhemley) asked if I would be interested in publishing her blog post about writing a nonfiction book, which she based on the principles in Austin Kleon’s book, Show Your Work. This book has a spot close to my desk. Every time I see it, I’m reminded to share my message. In this post, Deb…
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Do you achieve your writing goals always, occasionally, or never? If you didn’t answer “always,” the reason you don’t achieve your goals more often can be explained in one word: you. Yes. It’s your fault. I don’t want to make you feel guilty but admit it… You stop yourself from achieving the results you desire. You get in your own…
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For the last few years, I’ve provided you with writing and publishing related prompts. This year, I’d like to change things up a bit. I want to offer you a monthly challenge. Why a challenge? You must rise to a challenge! It helps you grow, stretch, move through your fears, and take on something you might not if someone hadn’t…
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The most successful nonfiction writers know the value of planning. Whether you are writing a blog post, an essay, an article, or a book, planning is necessary. But you must plan your writing career as well. To become a successful writer, you need a one-year plan as well as three- and five-year plans. You want to take a long-term or…
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Today, Penny Sansevieri (@Bookgal), CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. and a best-selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert, offers book marketing strategies for reluctant marketers. If you are an authors who prefers to write rather than promote your books, read on to learn how to create a marketing strategy that works for you…
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Work in the publishing industry slows down during the holiday season, but you don’t have to stop writing. In fact, you can gear up. This time of year provides a fabulous opportunity to write and pursue your writing goals. In this guest post, W. Terry Whalin (@TerryWhalin) offers tips on how to give yourself the gift of a head start…
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Have you ever noticed what happens after you finish a writing challenge? It’s the same thing that happens after you meet a deadline. You fall into a slump. You go from amazingly productive—churning out thousands of words every day—to writing almost nothing. Right? Where did your flow go? What happened to your energy and commitment? Gone. Why is that? Why…
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This post is part of the Write Nonfiction in November Challenge (WNFIN), also known as National Nonfiction Writing Month (NaNonFiWriMo), which is brought to you by the Nonfiction Writers’ University — join today for just $1! To find out more or participate in the WNFIN challenge, click here. Nonfiction authors have a superb opportunity to make more money from their…
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