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How to Write a Self-Help Book, Part 1: Structuring
Many people have enjoyed reading self-help books but when it comes to writing one, they don’t know where to begin. How do you organize the material? A great self-help book takes the reader on a journey from problem to solution. … Continue reading
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How Will a Ghostwriter Capture My Voice?
One of the main reasons people resist hiring a ghostwriter for their book is the fear that the ghostwriter will not capture their voice, and the book will sound as if it’s been written by someone else. To capture … Continue reading
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How Will a Ghostwriter Capture My Voice?
One of the main reasons people resist hiring a ghostwriter for their book is the fear that the ghostwriter will not capture their voice, and the book will sound as if it’s been written by someone else. To capture … Continue reading
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“You Can’t Edit Your Life”–or can you? Thoughts on Memoir Writing
A client reported to me that a professional in the industry had made this observation after reading the book proposal for this client’s memoir: “You can’t edit your life.” I told her, “I disagree. Don’t we all do this every … Continue reading
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Google Enters the e-Book Retailing World
The New York Times reports that Google is now selling and offering free eBooks through their site, readable on smart phones and eReaders (although for now, only the free books can be read on Kindle–boy, that Amazon is determined to … Continue reading
Deluxe V.I.P. Editions of Books?
The New York Times has revealed it’s now commonplace for rock and roll acts to offer a V.I.P. to rabid fans with deep pockets. For $1000, you get front row seats, an exclusive catered party invitation, merchandise, and perhaps a … Continue reading
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Hay House now has a self-publishing arm
Hay House has announced it has a new imprint for self-published (or shall we say independent?) authors: Balboa Press. Authors that choose to publish with Balboa Press authors will have access to Hay House publicists, for a hefty fee, and … Continue reading
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Do you have headers in your nonfiction manuscript?
If you’re writing a nonfiction book other than a memoir, you’ll need to break up your text with headers. Good headers are like signs on the highway that reassure you that you’re going in the right direction (“Chicago/O’Hare”), orient you … Continue reading
How to Find a Literary Agent
People often ask me how to find a literary agent. Because literary agents work entirely on spec (meaning they don’t earn a dime until they sell your book AND the check has cleared their bank account), they’re not always easy … Continue reading
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