If you are like most aspiring or published authors—or like most writers, you see your work from a biased perspective….
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Blog Your Book to Build Author Platform
When I advise aspiring authors to become bloggers, they usually ignore me. They don’t want to begin a promotional activity…
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Are You a Good Partner for a Publisher?
If you are a writer who dreams of landing a traditional publishing deal, you might have a nagging question in…
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Why I chose Assisted Self-Publishing and Enjoy Being a Hybrid Author
I’m proud to be a hybrid author, one who publishes her work both traditionally and independently, but I’ve recently opted…
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The Real Reason to Write a Book Proposal
Most writers I know compose a proposal for a nonfiction book for one reason and one reason only: to sell…
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Research Agents and Submit a Query Letter: Nonfiction Writing Prompt #33
If you want a traditional publishing contract for your nonfiction book, one of the first steps you must take to…
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Create Your Plan: Nonfiction Writing Prompt #20
The best way to create a business plan for your book is to produce a book proposal. Book proposals have…
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