Nonfiction authors know the importance of citing sources in their work. But sometimes it can get confusing figuring out how to correctly quote and give credit to your sources within your text without losing your flow of thought. Fair Use Under Fair Use law, you can reprint a small amount of text as long as […]
This month we asked nonfiction authors to answer this question: What has been most surprising about being an author? Here’s what they had to say: Dr. Jo Lukins I had not anticipated the personal learning through the process of writing my book. I had fully expected to be immersed in the content of the book, […]
Welcome to the monthly edition of Meet the Members, an opportunity for you to learn about your fellow members and their books. We encourage you to support each other! Meet the Members & Their Books: Bruce Barton, CFP® CFA is a practicing wealth manager in Silicon Valley and the owner and founder of a boutique […]
Each month, the Nonfiction Authors Association asks a burning publishing question of its very own Authority and VIP members. Here’s what they have to say! NFAA: What are some of the biggest challenges you face as an author? JOHN C. BUCKLEY As an Amazon #1 bestselling author writing non-fiction books, the challenges I personally face […]
Your blog is the heart of your social media strategy. Without a blog, you will have limited content to share and you won’t have a reason to drive traffic back to your site. And by adding new posts to your blog three or more times per week, you will have a steady stream of fresh […]
Welcome to the monthly edition of Meet the Members, an opportunity for you to learn about your fellow members and their books. We encourage you to support each other! Meet the Members & Their Books: Healer, three-time author, and motorcycle aficionado Liz Jansen combines her artistic mediums to create stories that inspire readers to embark […]
1. Prepare Ask: Do I have a unique story to tell and/or message to share? (If not, maybe you could invest your time and energy elsewhere?) In my case, for example, I wrote my memoir, “Mad Like Me: Travels in Bipolar Country” to help break the stigma against bipolar disorder and mental illness in general. […]
As an author myself, a former bookstore owner, and an avid reader, I love book recommendations. I especially love it when they have a business focus and TEACH me something new. I gravitate to lists of best books for entrepreneurs and writers, and I’m always disappointed when they miss many of my personal favorites. So, […]
An anthology is a compilation of stories written by various contributors. If you want to publish a compelling book in a short amount of time, compiling an anthology can be a fantastic solution. As the primary author, you reap all of the rewards of writing a book without having to write the entire manuscript. Benefits […]
One of the best writing tips I ever received came from the eight-year-old daughter of a colleague during my first year as a nonfiction book editor for American Girl. Our contemporary line of advice and activity books were geared toward young girls, so my coworker’s offspring was comparable to having our own mini focus group. […]
Get Your Words’ Worth by Brian Jud
Two concepts determine your relative success in answering questions during a television or radio performance: preparation and flexibility. In most cases you will not know the questions you will be asked during the interview. But if you understand your topic and know beforehand what you want to get across to the audience, you will be […]
How to Write Sales Copy for the Back of Your Nonfiction Book
If you’re working on your first book, you will inevitably have to sit down and write the sales copy that appears on the back of your book (also known as “jacket” copy). For authors who haven’t had to do this before, it can feel like a bit of a challenge. You have a very limited […]
New Benefits for NFAA Members: Media Leads, Content Archives, Partner Discounts
We have been hard at work developing new benefits for our Authority and VIP members: View Content by Topic Members have always had access to archived teleseminar recordings, weekly homework tips, and our exclusive templates, checklists, and other content. Now we’ve made it easier than ever to find the help you need because we’re now […]
Member of the Week: Julia Novak, author of Down and Back – A Guide to Living Happy with Depression
Author Name: Julia Novak Book Title: Down and Back – A Guide to Living Happy with Depression Synopsis Catapulted into depression, addiction and psychic awareness from childhood trauma, Julia Novak dug out of despair by recognizing and realigning with the immense creative force available to us all. She’s spent two decades teaching others that until […]
Get Your Words’ Worth by Brian Jud
Two concepts determine your relative success in answering questions during a television or radio performance: preparation and flexibility. In most cases you will not know the questions you will be asked during the interview. But if you understand your topic and know beforehand what you want to get across to the audience, you will be […]
How to Write Sales Copy for the Back of Your Nonfiction Book
If you’re working on your first book, you will inevitably have to sit down and write the sales copy that appears on the back of your book (also known as “jacket” copy). For authors who haven’t had to do this before, it can feel like a bit of a challenge. You have a very limited […]
New Benefits for NFAA Members: Media Leads, Content Archives, Partner Discounts
We have been hard at work developing new benefits for our Authority and VIP members: View Content by Topic Members have always had access to archived teleseminar recordings, weekly homework tips, and our exclusive templates, checklists, and other content. Now we’ve made it easier than ever to find the help you need because we’re now […]
How to Cite Sources in Your Manuscript
Nonfiction authors know the importance of citing sources in their work. But sometimes it can get confusing figuring out how to correctly quote and give credit to your sources within your text without losing your flow of thought. Fair Use Under Fair Use law, you can reprint a small amount of text as long as […]
What has been most surprising about being an author?
This month we asked nonfiction authors to answer this question: What has been most surprising about being an author? Here’s what they had to say: Dr. Jo Lukins I had not anticipated the personal learning through the process of writing my book. I had fully expected to be immersed in the content of the book, […]
Literary Agent Interview: Jeff Kleinman
Agent Name: Jeff Kleinman Agency Name/Location: Folio Literary Management Agency Link: www.foliolit.com Social Media Links: Jeff FB: https://www.facebook.com/jmkagent Jeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kleinman-2542875a/ Folio Twitter: @FolioLiterary Folio FB: https://www.facebook.com/FolioLit/ Folio Instagram: @folioliterary Nonfiction Genres Represented: Mostly narrative nonfiction (love projects with a historical or animal-related bent), but also memoir, health, parenting, aging, nature, pets, how-to, nature, science, […]
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