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FIVE KEYS TO MAKING YOUR SELF-HELP BOOK A HUGE SUCCESS

Wrapping up a book project is always bittersweet for me. As a developmental editor, I’m like a book’s “midwife”: I’m ...
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WRITE EFFECTIVE COPY FOR YOUR BOOK’S JACKET OR BACK COVER

Whether you self-publish or work with a publisher, it’s important to know how to write effective copy for your book's ...
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GET STARTED WRITING YOUR BOOK (YOU CAN DO IT!)

Are you ready to get started writing your book? I believe that the act of writing a book is in ...

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 ...

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 ...

WRITE A MEMOIR, NOVELIZATION, OR SELF-HELP BOOK BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCES

Many aspiring authors contact me about help with writing a book based on what they’ve learned as a result of their ...
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GHOST WRITER FOR HIRE: HELP WRITING YOUR BOOK

A ghostwriter for hire, I often find clients are concerned that their book doesn't sound as if someone else wrote ...
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Be True to Your Vision As an Author

As a writer, you have to accept that to be true to your vision may mean saying no to a ...
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HIRE A GHOSTWRITER TO WRITE YOUR BOOK

You’ve dreamed about writing a book someday. You believe you have a story inside you that will amaze and inspire ...
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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: ...