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Selecting an Appropriate Writer for a Book Foreword - podcast
Rachel Ogorek
Author Rachel Ogorek had the privilege of connecting with a professor from her grad school days who was incredibly knowledgeable on the topic of her book Serve Reflect Repeat . Having served as head of the AmeriCorps organization, he was a natural...
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Why Every Nonfiction Author Should Prepare a Proposal
Cathy Fyock
(Whether you're traditionally publishing or not!) As a nonfiction author, you know that you need to prepare a written proposal to be considered by a traditional publishing house. But, even if you are going to self-publish or work with a hybrid publisher...
over 6 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
The Future of the Fantasy Sci Fi Market - video
Ross Lockhart
Author Ross Lockhart discusses how science fiction and technology are so infused into our daily life, and how that plays into writing sci-fi and what publishers are looking for in that genre. “We’re seeing fantastic tropes entering into mainstream...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
The Future of the Fantasy Sci Fi Market - podcast
Ross Lockhart
Author Ross Lockhart discusses how science fiction and technology are so infused into our daily life, and how that plays into writing sci-fi and what publishers are looking for in that genre. “We’re seeing fantastic tropes entering into mainstream...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Your Book Title: The Basics - article
Suzette Conway
Your book’s title is, in the simplest terms, how your reference your written work. You’ll use it on the cover, on your web page, in interviews, blog postings, marketing materials, book catalogs, agent submissions, and more. But the title is more than...
over 9 years ago
Preparation
Choosing a Title
Katy Tur on "Rough Draft"
Katy Tur
Journalist Katy Tur discusses how her new memoir ROUGH DRAFT came about, some of the surprising things she learned about herself while writing it, and how it all connects with a life in and around journalism. For more on this bestselling author and award...
over 3 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
Accessing Creativity - video
Amber Scott
Author Amber Scott describes creativity tips for writers in this podcast; she explores how the brain works and shares techniques that provide greater access to creativity. Much of how you access your creativity has to do with your personality. Scott...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Secrets of Monetizing a Blog - video
Michele Hollow
Blogging is an amazing tool for authors and most authors understand or can learn the basics of writing a good blog. But what about monetizing a blog so you can generate revenue from it? Author and successful blogger, Michele Hollow, talks about how she...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Moving Between Creative Forms - video
Jane Ormerod
Poet Jane Ormerod describes how she began writing poetry and how she has experimented with painting, poetry, and prose over the years, culminating in her current work as a poet. Her experience shows us that as creators we can express ourselves in many...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Secrets of Monetizing a Blog - podcast
Michele Hollow
Blogging is an amazing tool for authors and most authors understand or can learn the basics of writing a good blog. But what about monetizing a blog so you can generate revenue from it? Author and successful blogger, Michele Hollow, talks about how she...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
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