When I began my nonfiction writing career, all I wanted to do was write. I imagined myself writing articles for…
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4 More Reasons Blogging Gives Writers and Authors a Necessary Tool
Blogging for Authors—Lesson #3 While some might argue that blogging does not present a worthwhile activity for writers or authors,…
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Five Tips for Authors Who Want to Pitch the Media
While a good media appearance may depend upon preparation—knowing the message you intend to convey and understanding how to communicate…
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How to Prepare for a Media Interview: A Formula for Success
As we move into the third week of Write Nonfiction in November (WNFIN), we turn our attention to building platform—a…
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Pitching for Perfect Coverage
Not long ago I wrote a post about building author platform by pitching yourself to the media. However, you can…
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Blogging Your Way to a Book Deal
Since February I’ve been blogging about blogging a book. If that sounds redundant, it’s not meant to be. I’ve been…
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Building Author’s Platform in a Variety of Places
Sometimes building platform involves more subtle activities than those normally discussed. Typically, I tell my clients to blog, speak, find…
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It’s November 1: Let the Business of Nonfiction Writing Begin!
Are your hands posed over the keyboard ready to begin? Are you waiting, as if for the gun to go…
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Start the New Year by Writing Your Media Bio
Okay, Write Nonfiction in November readers, I’m going to ask you this month to stop working on whatever nonfiction projects…
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