Category Archives: writing a book
Write Effective Copy for Your Book’s Jacket or Back Cover That Will Sell Your Book
Whether you self-publish or work with a publisher, it’s important to know how to create copy for your book cover that is compelling and will inspire and entice your reader to take action. There isn’t a lot of room on … Continue reading
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Get Started Writing Your Book (You Can Do It!)
Is your resolution to write a book this year? Good for you! I believe that the act of writing a book is in itself an important expression of creativity. You will learn more about yourself and your life by … Continue reading
The Most Cost-Effective Way to Get Your Book Edited
Thinking of self-publishing? Should you choose the editing or editorial evaluation package from the self-publishing arm of a publisher, or from self-publishing houses such as Xlibris and Author Solutions? As a former in-house acquisitions editor at HarperCollins, a current ghostwriter … Continue reading
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The Secret to Finding Your Voice As a Writer
Often, aspiring writers are concerned about creating a unique voice in their writing. They want to sound like no one else, to express themselves in a way that thousands or even millions of people will find compelling. Maybe it’s unrealistic … Continue reading
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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Ghost Writer For Hire: Help Writing Your Book
One of my hats is ghostwriting, and I just made a little promotional video about this service. (For those of you thinking of creating videos of your own to promote your work, I made this using iMovie software, stock photographs, … Continue reading
Book publishing tips, the editorial process, and more on Let’s Talk About Books
Did you miss Let’s Talk About Books today? I addressed: –getting over the perfectionism that keeps you futzing endlessly, and why this will trip you up –why you should NOT try to get instant feedback on what you’ve written –the … Continue reading
BlogTalk Radio Show: Let’s Talk About Books with Nancy Peske and Stephanie Gunning
My dear friend and long-time colleague, Stephanie Gunning, had a great idea the other day: The two of us should do an online radio show in which we could share our insights about the book industry, writing books, marketing them, … Continue reading
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Know Thyself: Be True to Your Vision as a Writer
Last night’s American Idol was a wonderful example of what happens when an aspiring artist looking to achieve success takes the risk of saying “no” to the so-called experts and trusting in his inner vision. Both Casey Adams and James … Continue reading
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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