For writers, November is all about participating in events that challenge them to write a book in a month. For many, this is a once-per-year chance to be a productive writer and make time to finish a manuscript. Some succeed. Some do not. The positive impact of succeeding can be great. On the other hand, failing at this endeavor can…
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November is just a few weeks away, and most writers know what that means. It’s time to try and write a book in a month. Whether you join the (NaNoWriMo) crowd or some other writing “contest” or challenge, the goal is the same: complete a manuscript in 30 days. But what if you don’t ever finish the writing projects you…
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Your readers may not read every page of your book. And they may not read each chapter in order. With these facts in mind, today Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) offers tips on how to write a book that keeps people reading from page to page, chapter to chapter, and start to finish. When I read nonfiction books, I always intend to…
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When you feel confident in your writing ability, you know you can accomplish whatever you put your mind to doing—including starting a blog, submitting an article to a magazine, or completing a full-length book. However, low confidence levels can prevent you from trying to create even a semblance of that success. There’s an easy way to raise your writing confidence…
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Amazon can be an excellent tool for researching the self-help category as you decide on your book’s topic or angle. But you don’t want to waste time there. Today, Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) explains how to effectively do self-help category and topic research using the Amazon search engine so you create a unique book your readers will find easily. Amazon accounts…
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Not everyone learns…or reads…the same way. That’s why you have to consider your readers’ learning styles when you write a book—especially if it is a self-help book. Today Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) explains how you can focus on your readers’ learning preferences as you write or edit. Self-help books are powerful tools. According to NPD Group, U.S. sales of self-help books…
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I know you love writing, but I bet you have days when you just don’t feel like writing, and so you don’t. After all, all writers have off days, right? Or maybe you keep telling yourself you’ll write but find reasons not to do so. Most writers procrastinate sometimes, right? Off days and procrastination might be facts of life for…
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