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Getting Started on a Memoir, Novelization, or Self-Help Book Based on Your Experiences
Many people contact me about help with writing a book based on what they’ve learned as a result of their experiences. They want to help others by sharing their story, wisdom, and advice in a book but don’t know how … Continue reading
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Lessons for Aspiring Self-Help Book Authors: What NOT to Do to Your Brand!
As part of my research for a book proposal I’m working on, I’ve been looking at a bestselling self-help book that was recently featured on Oprah’s show. I see from the acknowledgements that I know the acquiring editor well; she … Continue reading
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Announcing Wordmason Services and My Newsletter!
I am feeling expansive of late and have news to share: I now have a company called Wordmason Services, Inc. This new business will allow me to continue providing professional, quality services as I have for the last 20 or … Continue reading
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The Word on Word Count and Length
How do you determine word count and length for a book and its chapters? First, study other successful (key word: successful!) books in your genre to discover what length they are. For example, a typical self-help book is between 60,000 … Continue reading
How to Cut and Paste to Organize a Rough Chapter
I do this type of rough cut-and-paste, old-school editing when I ghostwrite or whenever I work on a chapter that’s in really rough condition. Check it out!
