How to Finish Writing Your Book
Shifting the way you think about your book goals can help you get to the end more easily.
March 4, 2020
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Are You Ready to Write That Nonfiction Book?
A simple-sounding "10-5-1" plan can help you finally get started on that nonfiction book you've been thinking of writing.
January 9, 2020
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5 Tips for Selling Your Book — Even Before It's Published
As much as the publishing industry has changed throughout the years, one thing is constant: Marketing is vital to a book's success.
December 19, 2019
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In Praise of Procrastination
The funny thing is, even during this busy (and productive!) avoidance stage, the writing process is often in motion, like an app working in the background of a smartphone.
December 5, 2019
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Fiction, Memoir, and the Machine of Story
If you're finding that your narrative's energy is flagging, try pinpointing your protagonist's defining characteristic. Here's how that can help your story.
September 3, 2019
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Show, Don't Tell: Writing 101 for Fiction and Memoir
What “Show, Don't Tell” really means: how to write fiction or memoir that keeps your reader engaged.
July 19, 2019
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Tricks of the Editing Trade: Word, Track Changes, and the Master Document
Deliver your document to your editor in Word, use Track Changes, and maintain one master document to save time and money.
May 16, 2019
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Why Beta Reader Feedback Can Be Invaluable
Is your creative vision on your pages? Here's how you can find out.
April 15, 2019
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9 Places to Write in LA That Aren't Coffee Shops
I have three requirements for an off-site writing perch. These nine picks meet all three.
March 4, 2019
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Does a Book Idea Always Warrant a Book?
A question that comes up in every writing class I teach and with nearly every client, is this: Is every story worth telling? I say the answer is yes — with an asterisk.
January 23, 2019
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Publishing Market Update: 2018
Getting a contract with a traditional publishing house is possible, but it is going to take some work.
December 3, 2018
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How To Write Something True
No one is above being questioned about the accuracy of their work, and those who write nonfiction may be especially scrutinized.
November 1, 2018
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