Crafting a compelling narrative of a real person that leaps from the page, invokes images of a live-action movie, and creates a strong connection for the reader remains easier said than done. The nonfiction genre of biographies and memoirs continues to rank high in adult nonfiction for book sales and library circulations so many authors […]
Being a highly sensitive person can be a pain…quite literally. However, the traits making you highly sensitive can also be a magical gift for being an awesome writer. We are going to explore the definition of being highly sensitive and offer some tools for turning this personal characteristic into a power tool for your writing […]
To add clarity by taking unneeded words out of your writing, the easiest approach is to identify and attack wobbly words. But what are wobbly words? Well, they’re words that are vague, indefinite, and don’t add much to the meaning of a sentence. In fact, they can add word clutter to your paragraphs and detract […]
In many memos and manuscripts created, their writers often take a convoluted approach to punctuation. Most noteworthy, too many semicolons show up in too many wrong ways. How can you remember what’s right? Every time you’re tempted to use a semicolon, review these three brief rules. 1. Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses. […]
Did you ever try to solve a jig-saw puzzle? It’s simple, right? The picture on the cover of the box shows you how the completed puzzle should look, so all you must do is organize and connect all the pieces. Now think of your publishing journey as the puzzle. You have your vision of the […]
Have you ever wondered about the distinction between “like” or “such as” in your writing. Here are two phrases to consider: . . . the answers that so-called geniuses “like / such as” Newton seem to embody. . . . centuries of innovations “like / such as” the airplane and space shuttle have resulted. In […]
“Writings are useless unless they are read, and they cannot be read unless they are readable.” – Theodore Roosevelt If Roosevelt lived in today’s world, he might have known that 6% of the time wasted in corporations is due to poorly written communications. Of course, your goal is readability. At the same time, you desire […]
As you write your next book, you will likely follow some sort of outline and include some of the usual elements like footnotes and appendix. But there are some additional items you may want to consider adding to your manuscript in order to maximize the reader experience while building your mailing list and revenues. Free […]
The Nonfiction Authors Association recently sent out a request for writers around the world to answer the question: how do you carve out time for writing? Here are the replies we received. NFAA: How do you carve out time for writing? Chloe Grabham Sometimes it can be really hard to carve out time to write, […]
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 […]
Steps to Becoming a Professional Speaker
Getting started as a professional speaker is easier than you might think. Most people begin by giving free talks to local organizations and work their way up to paid speaking gigs. Local presentations can have many advantages even when you’re not being paid because you gain exposure with the organization’s entire network (not just the […]
The Benefits of Selling at Local Events by Brian Jud
Selling books at local events such as craft fairs, gift shows and Holiday celebrations can help you make some money as it provides additional benefits. Here are several reasons you might want to attend these events. You can sell personally autographed books on a non-returnable basis at full price If you sell 50 books, each […]
How to Blog for Other Websites: Simple Steps to Guest Blogging, Including Sample Pitch
Blogging for other websites allows you to reach a whole new audience, gain exposure, build credibility, and potentially drive traffic back to your site. Here’s how to become a guest blogger: 1. Locate sites you want to write for. The first step is to find appropriate sites, and that means sites that reach your target […]
Member of the Week: Linda Odubayo Thompson, author of I Know My Way Memoir
Name: Linda Odubayo Thompson Book Title: I Know My Way Memoir: Always Remember to Color the Sky Blue Publication Date: October 16,2018 Publisher: Linda Odubayo Thompson Your book’s Amazon purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Know-My-Way-Memoir-Remember/dp/173220960X Website URL: http://www.ghostbookwritergoldilocks.com Social Media Links: Facebook LinkedIn What is your latest book about? Who was Theresa Marafito? Theresa Marafito, daughter of Irish immigrant […]
Steps to Becoming a Professional Speaker
Getting started as a professional speaker is easier than you might think. Most people begin by giving free talks to local organizations and work their way up to paid speaking gigs. Local presentations can have many advantages even when you’re not being paid because you gain exposure with the organization’s entire network (not just the […]
The Benefits of Selling at Local Events by Brian Jud
Selling books at local events such as craft fairs, gift shows and Holiday celebrations can help you make some money as it provides additional benefits. Here are several reasons you might want to attend these events. You can sell personally autographed books on a non-returnable basis at full price If you sell 50 books, each […]
How to Blog for Other Websites: Simple Steps to Guest Blogging, Including Sample Pitch
Blogging for other websites allows you to reach a whole new audience, gain exposure, build credibility, and potentially drive traffic back to your site. Here’s how to become a guest blogger: 1. Locate sites you want to write for. The first step is to find appropriate sites, and that means sites that reach your target […]
How to Sell Your Book to Colleges for Use in Courses
One of the many benefits of writing nonfiction is that we can educate our readers. Whether we do that with a how-to guide, a memoir, history, science, or other kind of reference book, many well-written nonfiction books have the potential to be adopted into curriculum for college courses. Getting colleges to adopt my books as […]
Understanding Publishing Contracts
If a publisher offers you a contract, get ready for your head to spin. These contracts can vary greatly in what they offer and what they expect from the author. In general, a contract will outline the following: Payment Terms A book advance fee ranging from $2500-$10,000 is most typical for first time authors without […]
How to Tap into the Marketing Power of Street Teams, Super Fans and Micro-Influencers
Guest post by Penny Sansevieri Did you know that 95% of books are sold via personal recommendation? There is no doubt that the biggest source of sales for just about any type of product is personal recommendations. Remember the last time you heard a friend tell you that XYZ was an awesome product, or book […]
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