Category: Nonfiction Book Publishing

Learn about traditional publishing and self-publishing for nonfiction books.

First Drafts: Going from Good to Great by Dan Janal

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Publishing, On Writing Nonfiction

Anne Lamott famously wrote in “Bird by Bird,” even great authors write “shitty first drafts.” As a...

When Is Your Book Ready for an Editor? by Sandra Wendel

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Publishing

I always cringe when someone calls or emails and says, “I wrote my book last weekend. I need an...

How to Setup Automatic Targeted Amazon Ads to Sell More Books

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book Publishing

Amazon’s Sponsored Product Ads are pay-per-click campaigns that advertise your book in relevant...

Member Round-Up: What favorite software tools for writers can you not live without?

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Publishing, Other Nonfiction Topics

Each month, the Nonfiction Authors Association asks a burning publishing question of our members....

How to Host a Soft Launch for Your Book on Amazon to Dazzle Potential Readers and Boost Sales

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book Publishing, Online Marketing & Social Media, Revenue Streams for Authors

When you self-publish a book, you have several options for launching it into the world. You can...

How to Guarantee Your Success as a Writer by Michael Larsen

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book Publishing, Other Nonfiction Topics

Here is a summary of what writers need to know to succeed divided into three lists: Why Now is the...

When it Comes to Book Design, Trust the Experts, Not Mom! by Tamara Dever

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book Publishing

A book’s cover and spine have a great deal to do with whether potential buyers investigate a title...

How to Become a Freelance Editor: Advice to New Editors in the Book Publishing Industry

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book Publishing

I’m often asked how to get started as a freelance editor in the book publishing industry. While...

How to Create Positive Change in the World with Your Book – Plus the Top Ways to Build Your Audience

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book Publishing, On Writing Nonfiction

With so much divisiveness around the world today, more than ever we need leaders to provide hope,...

Headline: How a First-Time Memoir Author Sold Over 10,000 Books in 120 days

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, Interviews - Authors, Members, Experts, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book Publishing

Name: Mark Paul Book Title: The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told Website:...

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