Category: Writing Nonfiction

Learn how to write nonfiction books including memoir, self-development, business, prescriptive, health, spiritual, and more.

What About the Index? by Sue Klefstad

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jun 7, 2016 | Blog, Past Events, Writing Nonfiction

Back-of-the-book indexes can have an air of mystery that I would like to dispel by providing...

7 Editing Tricks to Speed Up Your Writing Activities – Guest Post by Kate Simpson

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jun 2, 2016 | Blog, Past Events, Writing Nonfiction

As a writer, you may find yourself pressured to create a coherent and inspiring piece, the best...

Outlining Non-Fiction – Guest Post by David Colin Carr

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | May 16, 2016 | Blog, Past Events, Writing Nonfiction

Don’t cringe! I promise, on a 30 year career of editing and a lifetime of writing, that...

The 4 People Every Author Should Hire

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Feb 4, 2016 | Blog, Writing Nonfiction

Professional Editor – If you’re self-publishing your book, and most people are these days, nothing...

How to Write a Book FAST and Overcome the Fear That Prevents Most People from Finishing

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog, Past Events, Writing Nonfiction

Studies show that as many as 80% of people want to write a book. I hear this goal all of the time...

Author Goals: Get Your Book Written Faster than You Think!

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jan 2, 2016 | Blog, Writing Nonfiction

Happy New Year! If one of your New Years resolutions or goals is to finally write a book,...

The Nonfiction Book Revolution: Surprising Data for Authors

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Apr 11, 2015 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Past Events, Writing Nonfiction

I didn’t set out to write business and marketing books. I thought I was going to write fiction...

Why Writing Non-Fiction Could Be Your Calling

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Apr 21, 2014 | Blog, Writing Nonfiction

Every November, buzz builds in the writing community around National Novel Writer’s Month (known...

How Long Should Your Nonfiction Manuscript Be?

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Apr 7, 2014 | Blog, Past Events, Writing Nonfiction

I get this question a lot, and it’s a valid one—especially since the answer can be divided between...

Surefire Techniques to Write a Nonfiction Book — Fast!

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Feb 5, 2014 | Writing Nonfiction

Studies have shown that most everyone has considered writing a book. So what separates the people...

THE BOOK MARKETING MASTER COURSE RETURNS LIVE

Want to reach your publishing goals in 2024? Join us for the Book Marketing Master Course, delivered LIVE beginning January 18, 2024. Register by 12/20/23 and receive a bonus workbook mailed to you!
Book Marketing Master Course

THE NONFICTION WRITERS CONFERENCE RETURNS

Reserve your virtual seat at our most popular event of the year! LIVE educational sessions (by Zoom), literary agent pitches, one-on-one consults with industry pros, virtual networking, and more.
NonfictionWritersConference.com

JOIN THE NONFICTION AUTHORS ASSOCIATION

We offer a tremendous amount of educational resources, a supportive member community, partner discounts, and many more benefits to help you navigate your publishing journey and achieve your goals.
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Upcoming Events for Nonfiction Writers

NFAA hosts a weekly podcast, free monthly webinar events, online courses, an annual conference, member-only events, and more.
SEE EVENT DETAILS HERE

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE REPORT: HOW TO SELL YOUR BOOKS TO LIBRARIES

Join our email list and download our 12-page report to learn how to sell your books to libraries and how to find out how many libraries are already carrying your book!
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New Nonfiction Book Club site

The Nonfiction Book Club features books by NFAA members, book award winners, and lists for recommended reading. Find your next read here:
NonfictionBookClub.com
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