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How to Write a Book in 2026: A 10-Step Guide
Author Learning Center
Getting Started as a Writer If you’re reading this, you probably have an idea for a book you’ve been dying to write. That’s great! At the core of every successful book is a unique idea that inspired an author to take the initiative and write it into...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
About the Book; Gathering of Waters - video
Bernice McFadden
Author Bernice McFadden talks about her book historical fiction novel "Gathering of Waters," and her unorthodox novel writing process. She tells us about how her writing process for this book was out of sequence, and also how she worked for years...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
About the Book; Gathering of Waters - podcast
Bernice McFadden
Author Bernice McFadden talks about her book historical fiction novel "Gathering of Waters," and her unorthodox novel writing process. She tells us about how her writing process for this book was out of sequence, and also how she worked for years gathering...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
How to Create Your Blog Calendar for the Year
Cathy Fyock
You know that having a monthly blog will build your readership tribe and create loyal readers, but how do you create a monthly plan for blogging? Join Cathy Fyock, The Business Book Strategist, in this interactive session as she guides you through writing...
over 8 years ago
Blogging
Tips
How to Write a Compelling Opening Scene in a Book or Screenplay
Sara Anne Fox
The opening pages of a book or screenplay are a critical part of the story. Whether or not your audience (studio executive, literary agent, or reader) will continue turning the pages depends on your opening scene. So how do you write a beginning that...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
How to Write for Newspaper Columns - podcast
Mike Ball
Award winning humorist and author Mike Ball shares detailed tips on getting started with writing for newspapers. His advice helps you create a path that makes you a better writer and builds your portfolio at the same time. He also reminds us to consider...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Freelance Writer
How to Write for Newspaper Columns - video
Mike Ball
Award winning humorist and author Mike Ball shares detailed tips on getting started with writing for newspapers. His advice helps you create a path that makes you a better writer and builds your portfolio at the same time. He also reminds us to consider...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Freelance Writer
Don’t Just Write a Nonfiction Book, Write One that Will Sell: Think Like Your Reader and Write a Marketable Book
Stephanie Feger
Writing a book is one thing but writing one that is marketable... well that's another! If writing a book is something you've dreamed of doing, having started working on, or are looking to complete, this workshop will highlight how to ensure that you...
over 2 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Write from Your Heart - podcast
Kimberley Cameron
Agent Kimberley Cameron offers advice to writers about how to write a great book and what it means to write cinematically. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Write from Your Heart - video
Kimberley Cameron
Agent Kimberley Cameron offers advice to writers about how to write a great book and what it means to write cinematically.
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
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