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Book in a Year: Nonfiction Writing Workshop (Two Part Series)
Cathy Fyock
Find out how to get the most out of your nonfiction book in this two-part workshop with expert Cathy Fyock. Part 1 Fleshing Out Your Outline and Strategy: Now that you’ve started outlining your nonfiction book, it’s time to understand how that outline...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
How to Position Your Nonfiction Book for Success
Author Learning Center
The nonfiction category of books encompasses a wide range of genres including self-help, business, how-to, parenting, academic, spiritual, and more. You might be writing a nonfiction book about your area of expertise or interest, or about a personal...
over 4 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Approaching Writing Styles - video
Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom, bestselling author of "Tuesdays with Morrie", shares his personal writing style, including how he gets started with a new book and where he got the idea for his novel "The Five People You Meet in Heaven".
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Writing "American Crucifixion" - video
Alex Beam
Boston Globe Op-Ed writer and author Alex Beam talks about how his book "American Crucifixion," which details the assassination of the founder of the Mormon church, came to fruition. He began the process from ground zero, knowing only who Joseph Smith...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Approaching Writing Styles - podcast
Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom, bestselling author of "Tuesdays with Morrie", shares his personal writing style, including how he gets started with a new book and where he got the idea for his novel "The Five People You Meet in Heaven". Click here to play this audio clip
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
The Impact of Writing - podcast
Mary Knippel
Author Mary Knippel shares the impact that writing has had on her life and how it has helped her cope with the challenges in her life. It's a great reminder that writing can be about more than selling books. It is restorative and healing. Click here...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Writing "American Crucifixion" - podcast
Alex Beam
Boston Globe Op-Ed writer and author Alex Beam talks about how his book "American Crucifixion," which details the assassination of the founder of the Mormon church, came to fruition. He began the process from ground zero, knowing only who Joseph Smith...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
The Impact of Writing - video
Mary Knippel
Author Mary Knippel shares the impact that writing has had on her life and how it has helped her cope with the challenges in her life. It's a great reminder that writing can be about more than selling books. It is restorative and healing.
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
The Train-of-Thought Writing Method and How it Benefits Writers
Kathi Macias
Author, editor, and ghostwriter Kathi Macias first heard of the train-of-thought writing method at a writer’s conference in the ‘80s. In wasn’t until 2005 that she would write the go-to book on the subject, The Train-of-Thought Writing Method . No one...
over 5 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Carving Out Time to Write in a Busy Schedule - video
Tony N. Todaro
Carving out time to write is a must if you plan to finish a book. Tony Todaro, president and co-founder of the Greater Los Angeles Writers’ Society, talks about how he makes time in his busy schedule to write. He says that no matter how hectic or unusual...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
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