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Writing & Editing Process

Should I Fictionalize My Memoir?
Writing & Editing Process

Should I Fictionalize My Memoir?

ByBarbara DeSantis June 21, 2024

Whether you choose to fictionalize your past or write about it as memoir, write in the narrative form that feels right for you. Here's how to decide which that might be.

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Writing & Editing Process

7 Tips to Help You Succeed With a Writing Coach (Including a Definition of “Writing Coach”)

ByLesley Hyatt April 20, 2024March 5, 2024

Frustrated with your writing? Not sure how to move forward? You may need a writing coach!

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Writing & Editing Process

Tips for Overcoming Common Fears About Writing Memoir

ByAmy Friedman February 21, 2024

Afraid to write your memoir? Here are the most common fears — and how to overcome them to tell your story.

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Writing & Editing Process

Invaluable Lessons I Learned About Editing From “Turn Every Page"

BySuzanne Mantell January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Writers looking for a book editor can learn a lot from the documentary "Turn Every Page," about Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb.

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Writing & Editing Process

Should You Let AI Write Your Book for You?

ByNomi Isak September 7, 2023September 6, 2023

AI is a promising tool for writers. But before you ask a chatbot to assist in writing your book, there are dicey issues you’d be wise to consider first.

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Writing & Editing Process

Do I Need a Writing Coach?

ByBarbara DeSantis July 13, 2023July 12, 2023

If you need help navigating a novel or structuring a memoir, or simply need encouragement, consider working with a writing coach. 

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Writing & Editing Process

How to Find and Interview a Ghostwriter

ByLaura Golden Bellotti June 2, 2023May 31, 2023

Learn where to look for a ghostwriter and what to ask during the interview process to ensure the perfect fit with your project.

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Writing & Editing Process

The Benefits — and Fun — of Freewriting

BySuzanne Mantell February 20, 2023February 17, 2023

Learn how this technique can help you overcome writing block and improve your writing.

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Writing & Editing Process

How to Show and Tell in Your Writing

ByDeborah A. Lott, MFA January 24, 2023

When writers show and tell, they do more than just flatly report on what's happened in the narrative line of the story.

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Writing & Editing Process

Do You Need a Developmental Editor?

ByLaura Golden Bellotti October 1, 2022September 30, 2022

A developmental editor can guide you toward a final manuscript that successfully reflects your ideas, insight, and authorial voice.

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