Nonfiction Book Award Status: Gold Author Name: Ann Margaret Johns Synopsis Based on actual events, Clarkston’s Curse is the compelling true story of a child growing up in a small town plagued by tragedy. Fleeing the violence and uncertainty of Detroit and big city living, Ann Margaret’s family moved to Clarkston, Michigan, population 1,034. But this […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Gold Author Name: Pete Williams Synopsis Cadence is a parable of a business owner and triathlon coach named JJ who left his stable job as a teacher to fulfil his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, two years after opening his bike shop, JJ finds himself in a place that is all too […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Bronze Author Name: Carol McManus and Alan Skidmore Synopsis Life is about making choices, both large and small. Choices can break patterns of the past and put you on a different course. The stories shared in this book are from real people who made a choice that had a life-changing impact on them. […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Gold Author Name: Rohit Bhargava Synopsis What secrets can a 400-year-old Turkish cymbal maker and an Icelandic hot tub etiquette video teach organizations about the power of storytelling? How do Michelin-ranked food stalls in Singapore and the decline of Swiss watches force all luxur y brands to rethink their business models? What can […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Gold Author Name: Mark W. Erwin Synopsis It’s time to discover your powers. The Powers is written for people who have a drive to become highly successful in their chosen field of endeavor. Throughout this book you will meet many who came from ordinary backgrounds to achieve extraordinary things in a […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Silver Author Name: William C. McDonald, III Synopsis The Shadow Tiger provides a unique first-hand account of events leading up to and during World War II, based on more than 30,000 pages, letters and photos during his 11 years as a pilot both in the United States and in China. The book […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Silver Author Name: Connie Podesta Synopsis In this book, Connie Podesta shows how to develop healthy communication patterns with difficult people. It includes practical strategies to help make relationships work better for you… immediately. This book is for both the novice and the seasoned professional who desires positive communication in their business […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Gold Author Name: Joe Sesso Synopsis Learn How to Succeed in Real Estate with Tips from Industry Titans In this one-of-a-kind book, real estate expert and Homes.com national speaker Joe Sesso assembles the advice of thirteen real estate titans, making their expertise more accessible than ever before. These secrets, compiled from […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Silver Author Name: Mark W. Erwin Synopsis Born into a family of wealth and privilege during World War II, Mark Erwin’s childhood was less than normal or happy. The son of a free-spirited, socialite mother who was used to getting whatever she desired, he witnessed her decline into depression, alcoholism and despair, which […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: Bronze Author Name: Karen Wheat Synopsis A recovered family photo album showcases the early days of American Samoa under a naval administration from 1907 to 1913. Wheat’s debut collection is a passionate combination of the personal and historical, culminating in her investigations into a family album of 52 black-and-white photographs and […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Writing Flow Better by Barbara McNichol
Whether it’s a marketing email or the chapter of a book, you might be challenged to make your writing easy to follow. How can you create a smooth flow that helps your readers? Give these techniques a try: Use subheads: When you use subheads throughout your piece, readers can skim your content and quickly discern […]
Productivity Tips from the Experts
Each month, the Nonfiction Authors Association asks a burning publishing question of the industry’s best, brightest, and most innovative experts. Here’s what they have to say! NFAA: What are your best productivity tips for writers? Joel Friedlander To be productive as a writer, try these simple guidelines: Schedule your time to write every day. Putting […]
Freelance Writing for Magazines
One great way to get exposure as an author and expert in your field is to write for publications that reach your target audience. Whether you want to write purely for exposure or you want to get paid for your efforts, the following are steps to begin landing writing assignments. Start Small It’s not easy […]
Author Name: Carolyn Howard-Johnson Book Title: How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically is the culmination of a nearly two decades Carolyn Howard-Johnson spent helping writers avoid pitfalls, misconceptions, and out-and-out scams perpetrated on unsuspecting authors . . . and helping them reach their dreams […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Writing Flow Better by Barbara McNichol
Whether it’s a marketing email or the chapter of a book, you might be challenged to make your writing easy to follow. How can you create a smooth flow that helps your readers? Give these techniques a try: Use subheads: When you use subheads throughout your piece, readers can skim your content and quickly discern […]
Productivity Tips from the Experts
Each month, the Nonfiction Authors Association asks a burning publishing question of the industry’s best, brightest, and most innovative experts. Here’s what they have to say! NFAA: What are your best productivity tips for writers? Joel Friedlander To be productive as a writer, try these simple guidelines: Schedule your time to write every day. Putting […]
Freelance Writing for Magazines
One great way to get exposure as an author and expert in your field is to write for publications that reach your target audience. Whether you want to write purely for exposure or you want to get paid for your efforts, the following are steps to begin landing writing assignments. Start Small It’s not easy […]
6 Tips to Get the Media to Come to You
If you’re an author, you’ve no doubt hustled to get media attention for your book. That’s part of the business, and you should pat yourself on the back for the hard work you’ve accomplished promoting your work. Still, you may be wondering if your efforts are the most effective when it comes to getting the […]
Round-Up Question of the Week: Who are your favorite nonfiction authors?
Last week we asked our community on Facebook to answer this question: Who are your favorite nonfiction authors? Here’s what they had to say: Phil Ross: Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly, latter-day reincarnations of James Ellroy on the always weird L.A. cop beat. / PHIL ROSS, author of the BLUE HOMBRES trilogy on MLB Latino […]
Take the “Junk” out of Direct Mail by Brian Jud
Direct mail has been given a bad reputation because of overuse and poorly designed mailing pieces. People tend to perceive direct mail as junk mail, and its Internet equivalent as spam. However, when you have a finite, identifiable group of people who are potential customers for your books, direct mail may be the most effective […]
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