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A memoir is a truly personal project, but if you want to sell it, you can’t wait until you’re already finished writing to think about marketing. Book coach Steve Donahue shows you how to make your memoir marketable from the very first sentence with these 7 valuable tips.
Read MoreSo, you’ve typed “The End” on your manuscript—but is that massive file on your computer ready for publication? To guide you along the path of revision, we’ve developed a 3-phase, step-by-step checklist for you to follow (and download).
Read MoreOne of the most difficult parts of growing as a new writer is developing your unique voice. The easiest way to do so is with a moodboard. Here’s how to create and use moodboards to define your style and enhance your writing.
Read MoreAll writers are inspired by someone else’s creative work. It’s only natural to pay homage with a short excerpt or a verse from a song lyric. What could go wrong? To help you navigate the murky legal waters of copyright, book coach Steve Donahue has five important tips.
Read MoreIn the Age of Distraction, it’s easy to lose your writing momentum. To help you finally write and finish your book, story midwife Traci Skuce has 6 ways to keep you focused on your story.
Read MoreDo you know what’s fact or fiction when it comes to book editing? To help you gain clarity about the sometimes misunderstood editing process, we’ve highlighted seven important truths that all authors should understand when preparing your book for publication.
Read MoreA dollop of motivation…a heaping cup of great ideas...and a dash of support. In our latest blog post, book coach Steve Donahue helps you cook up a successful nonfiction book using a tried and true recipe of 5 key ingredients.
Read MoreAre you stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of revisions? At some point you may ask yourself: “Am I making my book better or just . . . different?” In this latest excerpt from our Writing Guide, find out when you should stop writing and start publishing.
Read MoreIt can be difficult to step outside your experience and find the themes that elevate your memoir or narrative nonfiction book. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to share 5 ways to get closer to the core meaning of your story.
Read MoreWhat is it that keeps a reader glued to their chair reading for hours on end? In this excerpt from our Writing Guide, bestselling author Chris Humphreys helps you create and sustain the kind of stakes that will make your story impossible to put down.
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