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Advice for New Writers from a Professional Book Editor - video
Jovana Shirley
Read. Write. Repeat. It’s as simple as that. But what comes next? Whether you’re a new writer or an old pro, you’re going to want to find out what Unforeseen Editing owner and editor Jovana Shirley had to say when we asked her that exact same question...
over 8 years ago
Careers
Professional Editor
Advice for New Writers from a Professional Book Editor - podcast
Jovana Shirley
Read. Write. Repeat. It’s as simple as that. But what comes next? Whether you’re a new writer or an old pro, you’re going to want to find out what Unforeseen Editing owner and editor Jovana Shirley had to say when we asked her that exact same question...
over 8 years ago
Careers
Professional Editor
Maggie Smith on Her Book, 'Keep Moving', and the Need for Hope
Maggie Smith
In this deeply moving book of quotes and essays, award-winning poet Maggie Smith writes about new beginnings as opportunities for transformation. This is a book for anyone who has gone through a difficult time and is wondering: What comes next? For more...
over 5 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
Patty Blue Hayes On Writing Wine, Sex and Suicide - video
Patty Blue Hayes
Patty Blue Hayes, author and life coach, was pushed to revisit her dream to be a writer when her life took an unfortunate and sudden turn. What started as an emotional outpouring in a journal, eventually turned into a book that chronicles her difficult...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Patty Blue Hayes On Writing Wine, Sex and Suicide - podcast
Patty Blue Hayes
Patty Blue Hayes, author and life coach, was pushed to revisit her dream to be a writer when her life took an unfortunate and sudden turn. What started as an emotional outpouring in a journal, eventually turned into a book that chronicles her difficult...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Table of Contents: Who Creates It? - article
R.J. Lee
It’s hard to imagine anyone but the author creating the table of contents, although with TOC software, it’s not unheard of for publishers or eBook formatters to do it, provided that the book is structured in a standard format (sections, chapters, sub...
over 9 years ago
Design
Interior
The Five Elements Of A Good Story - podcast
Keith Ogorek
Does your story include the five essential elements to a good story? Listen as Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center , explains the five elements found in every great book. While some book writing tips are merely suggestions, these...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Telling A Story That Attracts An Audience - podcast
Claudia Long
It's a vulnerable process, allowing a third party to critique your book, but authors need a reliable way to get feedback. Author Claudia Long says it's vital to get out of your head, trust someone objective and find out: is your book interesting? What...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
The Five Elements Of A Good Story - video
Keith Ogorek
Does your story include the five essential elements to a good story? Listen as Keith Ogorek, president of the Author Learning Center, explains the five elements found in every great book. While some book writing tips are merely suggestions, these elements...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Marie Arana on the Three Crucibles of Latin American History
Marie Arana
Author and National Book Award finalist Marie Arana tells us about her newest book Silver, Sword, and Stone , a powerful narrative about the three enduring forces that have defined Latin America, and its people, since pre-Columbian times. She discusses...
over 6 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
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