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Dealing with the Pressure to Create - podcast
Joe Meno
As someone who writes in large quantities, Joe Meno is more than qualified to talk about creating content. Meno, author of “Office Girl” and other plays and nonfiction pieces, talks about how he’s transformed writing from a hobby into a day job. He...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
How to Pitch Perfectly - article
Molly Blaisdell
One necessary skill in the author’s business toolbox is the skill to pitch to agents and publishers. Whether pitching on paper, in cyberspace or in person, a pitch has three main elements – the introduction, the book synopsis and the author synopsis...
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
How a Journalistic Approach Can Benefit Blog Writing
Erik Deckers
Using principles from a journalistic style can improve an author’s craft and hone storytelling. Most authors have previous experience that influences the way they write. Some have experience in writing research reports, marketing copy, grants, or sales...
over 7 years ago
Blogging
Tips
How Fiction Authors Can Develop Material for Speaking Engagements
Desiree Duffy
If you write fiction, it may be hard to come up with a topic for speaking engagements such as a panel or radio show, besides simply reading from your book. What else will people want to hear? Book marketing expert and author Desiree Duffy says there...
over 6 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
How Authors Can Benefit From Public Appearances
Christina Hoag
Standing up in front of a room full of people and speaking can be intimidating, as can talking one-on-one with people you don't know. Especially if you're having to talk about yourself or your book. Fear of public speaking is a common phobia, but if...
over 6 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Book Writing Terms You Should Know
Author Learning Center
If you’re writing a book for the first time, there are probably at least a few writing terms with which you’re not completely familiar. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your way through this new...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
PitchFest LA Interviews: How Do You Access Your Creativity? - video
Multiple Authors
Are you stuck with writing your book? Listen in as we interview Stephen J. Bauer, Chris Benson, Trisha Ventker, and more authors who share tips for getting inspired, being open, and finding creativity when you need it most.
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
PitchFest LA Interviews: How Do You Access Your Creativity? - podcast
Multiple Authors
Are you stuck with writing your book? Listen in as we interview Stephen J. Bauer, Chris Benson, Trisha Ventker, and more authors who share tips for getting inspired, being open, and finding creativity when you need it most. Click here to play this...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
How to Handle and Process Feedback on Your Manuscript
Author Learning Center
For many writers, there's nothing more intimidating than hearing someone's opinion of your work. It can be paralyzing if you don't have a way to process critiques and edits in a constructive way. Here are tips on how to handle feedback on your book manuscript...
over 7 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
How Reading Literary Fiction Can Improve a Writer’s Craft - podcast
Georgia Lee
For many new writers it's exciting to think about getting published, maybe even becoming a bestseller or being able to make enough money as a writer to quit your day job. Author and writing teacher Georgia Lee advises new writers to focus less on getting...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
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