The other day a potential client asked me what I thought about her book idea. She said, “The book I…
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Query Letters: The Hook, the Book and the Cook
For those WNFIN participants writing books, once you have at least 25 or 30 pages completed and you know what…
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Why You Shouldn't–or Should–Blog a Book
I came across an interesting blog post not long ago and bookmarked it. If you are considering blogging a book,…
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Publishing Mentor Tip: Use the Nonfiction Book Proposal as a Process
Many aspiring nonfiction authors see a book proposal as a necessary evil. It’s a means to an end. They must…
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To Write Your Book and Get it Published, Build Your Platform NOW!
I just returned from speaking and working as a “book doctor” at the San Francisco Writers Conference. I’ve attended or…
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Editing IS Marketing: Boning Up on First Impressions
Since we are on the topic of editing (see yesterday’s post), I thought we should follow that line of thinking…
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What Do Agents Look For? Great Writers, Great Professionals
Nonfiction writers looking for traditional book publishing contracts—wanting to sell their manuscripts to small, medium or large traditional publishing houses,…
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The Five Biggest Questions Publishers Ask Before They Will Buy Your Manuscript
I know we’ve only just hit day number six, but it’s time to get into the real nitty-gritty of nonfiction…
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