You’ve done it: you just finished the first draft of your manuscript! Once that adrenaline-surging moment of completing such a monumental task has passed, you can’t wait to have someone else take a look at your work…and, okay, you’re probably a little nervous about it, too. Will readers “get” it? Does the development and flow […]
The greatest writers in the world had to start somewhere. Stephen King wasn’t born famous, nor was Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, or George Orwell. Gaining the attention of the masses is the dream of many writers. The task of attracting readers is not easy, but it can be very rewarding. In order to gain the […]
This is not a Nonfiction Authors Association event, but we think it looks like a great time and we’re fans of host Melinda Copp. Check it out: Do you know you have a good story to tell, but you’re not sure how to write it in a compelling and engaging way? Have you always wanted […]
1. Commitment to Marketing –Unfortunately, simply having your book available on Amazon is not enough to inspire sales when there are millions of titles competing for the attention of readers. Books don’t sell without marketing. Book marketing requires consistent, on-going effort. Successful authors do something every day to promote their books. 2. Willing to Invest – […]
Name: Melinda Copp Website URL: http://www.writerssherpablog.com Social Media Links: http://www.facebook/thewriterssherpa Describe what you do as a ghostwriter: I help people write the books that they can’t write themselves. How did you come to do what you’re doing today? My first job out of college was working as an editorial assistant at a self-publishing company, and […]
Having a passion The most essential and important attribute in writing is to have an interest and passion. Writers should first have an interest in what they write because this is what will drive them to the most. As a writer, having a passion for what you write brings out the originality and creativity in […]
Every successful nonfiction author must answer one critical question: “How do you find the time to write a book?” Time is precious for all authors. Nonfiction authors often face a conundrum: the same work that develops their expertise steals time from writing. Many people write from a position of authority earned while conducting their careers […]
You can create a self-portrait of the author you want to be by summing up your short- and long-term literary and publishing goals and how you will achieve them by answering these sixteen questions. When possible, start your answers with the word “I.” Why do you want to write? What do you want to write–novels, […]
Back-of-the-book indexes can have an air of mystery that I would like to dispel by providing answers to some basic questions: Does your book need an index? Should you index your own book? Can a computer write an index? What does the indexer need from you? How much does an index cost? Does your book […]
As a writer, you may find yourself pressured to create a coherent and inspiring piece, the best anyone’s ever read. Unfortunately, there are some realities that we need to face, and deadlines are one of the harshest realities out there. Envision a Structure Do this before you even start. This gives you a clear direction […]
Live Workshops and Training Classes
If you enjoy teaching, then workshops and training classes may be a great option for you. Similar to consulting packages, you can develop your programs in just about any way that you choose. The simplest option, and a good place to start, is to create a half-day event, which would be a three or four-hour […]
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 is the best piece of advice you’d offer to an author about working with a book cover designer? LEWIS AGRELL — THE AGRELL GROUP When authors have […]
The S Theory of Storytelling: Compelling Fiction Readers to Turn the Page by Michael Larsen
The beginning is the most important part of the work. –Plato The first page sells the book. The last page sells the next book. –Mickey Spillane The first page of a chapter sells the chapter; the last page sells the next chapter. Agents, editors and book buyers only read far enough to make a decision. […]
Member of the Week: Michelle Cornish, author of Keep More Money
Name: Michelle Cornish Book Title: Keep More Money: Find an Accountant You Trust to Grow Your Small Business, Increase Profit, and Save Tax Your book’s Amazon purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Keep-More-Money-Accountant-Business-ebook/dp/B06W2KCK9C/ What is your book about? The book is about how to find an accountant you can trust, whether you’re new in business and don’t know what […]
Live Workshops and Training Classes
If you enjoy teaching, then workshops and training classes may be a great option for you. Similar to consulting packages, you can develop your programs in just about any way that you choose. The simplest option, and a good place to start, is to create a half-day event, which would be a three or four-hour […]
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 is the best piece of advice you’d offer to an author about working with a book cover designer? LEWIS AGRELL — THE AGRELL GROUP When authors have […]
The S Theory of Storytelling: Compelling Fiction Readers to Turn the Page by Michael Larsen
The beginning is the most important part of the work. –Plato The first page sells the book. The last page sells the next book. –Mickey Spillane The first page of a chapter sells the chapter; the last page sells the next chapter. Agents, editors and book buyers only read far enough to make a decision. […]
Consulting and Coaching Opportunities Your Non-Fiction Book Can Open
Writing a nonfiction book based on your area of expertise is an easy lead-in for consulting and coaching opportunities. In fact, these opportunities will probably come looking for you whether you want them or not! After I wrote my first book, The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide, I began receiving requests for consulting services. […]
What You Can Learn from TED Speakers
One of my favorite things to do when I have some free time is to watch videos on TED.com. If you’ve somehow missed the TED phenomenon, you should know that the site features 20 minute presentations from some of the world’s top thought leaders. Speakers for TED events are selected on an invite-only basis. You […]
13 Guesses About the Future of Writing and Publishing by Michael Larsen
New writers self-publish, and build their platform and community of fans until they prove their potential, and agents and publishers find them. Successful writers are among the most powerful people in publishing. They are CEOs of one-person, multimedia, multinational conglomerates–contentpreneurs who use craft, creativity, innovation and social media to create and sell their work, and […]
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