Many new writers believe their manuscript is ready for a publisher after writing the first draft. This isn't true.
Before you submit your manuscript for publication, it needs to be...
Nonfiction authors possess a powerful tool beyond the pages of their books. They have the opportunity to turn readers into loyal customers for their services.
But how do you convert a reader to a...
Story structure is just as important to memoir writing as it is to fiction writing.
Story structures establishes the overarching theme--the "why"--of your story. And it keeps your story...
Curious about the different types of editing for self-published authors?
In our latest video, we break it down for you:
- Developmental Editing: Crafting the big picture of your manuscript.
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The main difference between an academic paper and a book is your intended audience.
Academic papers are written for academia. They emphasize methodology, data, and citations. And they...
Your journey to success begins with knowing who truly connects with your message. It's about defining your core audience. The readers who will resonate with your book's content.
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"My job is to hook the reader right away. If I hook the reader, then I can do whatever I want," says novelist and memoirist Donna Freitas.
A hook is key to writing a commercially viable book....
"How do I build a platform?"
Building a platform can seem both tedious and overwhelming, and many new writers don't know where to start. Stephanie Chandler, author of The Nonfiction Book...
Are you Author A, Author B, or Author C?
Diving into the world of book marketing, we all hope to be Author A - the one with the profitable ads and the seamless sales. But the journey isn't always...
Are you struggling to find an independent publishing house?
Emily Enger of Good Enough Book Marketing recommends starting with trade magazines. The most popular are Writer's Digest...
Ever find yourself stuck in the writing process? Unsure how to navigate from the spark of an idea to a finished masterpiece? You're not alone!
Rosanne Bane's "Six Stages of the Creative Process"...
Literary agents receive hundreds of query letters a week and most letters receive only 20 seconds of their time. Agents are looking to fall in love with a book's concept. And if...
