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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 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
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 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Carving Out Time to Write in a Busy Schedule - podcast
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 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Speaking: How to Book Speaking Engagements - article
Molly Blaisdell
You have written your book and it is soon to come out. You’ve sent out press releases, but you have yet to book even one speaking event. As a new speaker on the writing scene, you want opportunities to share your book and knowledge with others. How do...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Cathy Fyock on Her Contribution to the Nonfiction Anthology, Authority
Cathy Fyock
Book anthologies are compilations of stories or ideas where many authors contribute content based on a common theme. Book coach Cathy Fyock, along with 14 other authors, contributed ideas on what it means to be a thought leader in the anthology, Authority...
over 5 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
How to Fund to a Book With Kickstarter
Russell Nohelty
Kickstarter is a platform on everyone's lips these days after Brandon Sanderson used it to raise $41 million dollars. Authors like Will Wight and Sherilyn Kenyon have joined staples Dean Westly Smith, Michael Sullivan, and many others in expanding the...
10 months ago
Self-Promotion
Crowd Funding
How Writing Styles Can Impact Screen Adaptation - video
Annelise Dekker
Because a book can consist of an unlimited number of pages and details, the process of translating a story to screen can be greatly impacted by how the book was written. As writer and producer, Annelise Dekker, explains, many details, especially the...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
How Writing Styles Can Impact Screen Adaptation - podcast
Annelise Dekker
Because a book can consist of an unlimited number of pages and details, the process of translating a story to screen can be greatly impacted by how the book was written. As writer and producer, Annelise Dekker, explains, many details, especially the...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
Keys to a Successful Book Collaboration
Keith Ogorek
Working with another author on a book can present some unique challenges, but can also lead to the best possible version of the book. Author Learning Center President Keith Ogorek co-wrote his most recent nonfiction book with another author, and advises...
over 3 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
How to Make a Great First Impression With a Book Proposal - video
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Knowing how to write an effective book proposal, or at least be able to write a good first draft, is an important skill for all new authors to hone. Author Carolyn Howard-Johnson believes that in order to have an impactful book proposal, it's important...
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
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