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Think about characters you’ve loved reading about. What was it that made them so great? Get the answers from author Traci Skuce, who joins us to share 4 expert ways of writing more believable, relatable, and engaging characters.
Read MoreAlastair McPherson is the 17 year old author of The Aeternium Cycle – a four-part series of epic fantasy novels. We recently caught up with the young author to learn what fuelled his ambition to publish his books, the book marketing lessons he’s learned, and the backstory behind his recent viral tweet.
Read MoreWriting can be a powerful and therapeutic healing tool. Even still, writing a book about a painful or traumatic subject can be intensely difficult for many reasons. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to share a thoughtful system for drafting a trauma memoir with care and self-reflection.
Read MoreBeginner writers often see short stories as a trivial stepping stone to something greater (like the novel). But the truth is reading short stories can help improve your writing no matter what genre you write in. Writer Tracie Skuce joins us to share 5 key reasons why.
Read MoreWhen you draw potential readers in with a great cover and back cover copy, it can all for naught if your book’s opening pages don’t live up to the hype. Here’s how to write a powerful nonfiction book introduction – and how to use it to your advantage!
Read MoreWriting a book is all about building sustainable momentum. But for those fits when inspiration and motivation start to run dry, it can be helpful (and downright life-saving!) to have a few strategies for rejuvenating yourself. Here are some key tactics for overcoming five of the most common impediments to building writing momentum.
Read MoreThe origin story is a powerful narrative device that can help you both organize your efforts and clarify your voice for the reader (and potential publishers). It can also help your book stand out in a crowded category by highlighting the unique experiences that inform your message and values. But what exactly is a personal origin story?
Read MoreWe all have our own ways of doing things. Writing is no different. But to find your way of doing things can be a challenge. To put you on the right track, bestselling author Chris Humphreys shows you how to form your own writing routine that suits your particular style.
Read MoreMight your self-help, how-to, or leadership book be lacking in originality? You’re not alone. But many of the same elements that help make a song a smash success can be an excellent template for crafting a bestselling book of your own. Here are 5 guiding principles that influence the writing of most hit songs and how to apply them while writing your nonfiction book.
Read MoreOften a writer will say: “I had this amazing thing happen to me. I should put it in a book!” Describing, not a story, but an incident. Great stories require so much more. Here’s how you can turn an idea into a full-fledged story.
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