I often hear nonfiction writers bemoaning the fact that they can’t find good ways to improve their writing. They don’t realize that great teachers reside on their bookshelves. Today, professional writer Deb Hemley (@dhemley) talks about how to read nonfiction books to help you become a better nonfiction writer. She also offers some super resources to create your own writing…
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You sit down at your computer ready to crank out a blog post, part of a manuscript, or some sales copy for your newest book. Today will be a productive writing day, you tell yourself. Fingers on the keyboard, you look at the time and commit to an hour of focused writing time. Then you begin to write. Slowly, very…
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Writers tend to hide behind their computers. They claim to be introverts or private people. They say they want to let their books serve as their public face—the one seen by their fans and followers. And many writers don’t want to speak their message aloud or in front of a live audience; they feel more comfortable relying on written words….
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Revision is a fact of life for writers. It’s a necessary part of crafting a well-written manuscript or book. And, while writers need to do their own revision work, it’s also a must to get feedback on yoru work from others. In this guest post, book editor C.K. Bush (@theladyck) answers common questions about how, when, and why to get…
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Every day, you have new personal experiences, many of which might make good fodder for an essay, article, or book. The key? Quickly capture those experiences on paper and then put them to use. How? Today, W. Terry Whalin (@TerryWhalin) answers that question. Are you capturing your personal experiences and using them for your writing projects? If not, it’s time…
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