Are you writing a memoir?

Do you know what type of memoir you're writing?

Some writers are writing a memoir to share their family history. Their book is intended for family members and close friends...

Writing an engaging book is only the first step in your literary journey. You've poured your knowledge, expertise, and passion into your work. Now it's time to ensure it reaches the right audience.

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In today's digital age, writers have more opportunities than ever to promote their books. But, with countless books competing for readers' attention, effective promotion is key to successful book sale...

Keeping a reader's attention from the first chapter to the last is crucial to publishing a successful nonfiction book. But new writers struggle to engage their readers. They bog down their writing wit...

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 edited. Why?

The ...

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 loy...

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 well-paced. 

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 avoid opinions...

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. It grab...

"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 Marketing Pl...