The opening paragraph and first few pages of ANY book are critical. This is the writer's chance to grab the reader's attention and keep the pages turning. When beginning a memoir in particular, capture the reader right away with some important story...

When reflecting on the writing and publishing journey for her nonfiction book, “The Dream Launcher’s Devotional”, author and writing coach Lakisha Baker says what surprised her most was how much she enjoyed the journey. She acknowledges that the process...

Author Kathi Macias provides her perspectives on writing for the Christian market and how that market has changed its views about self publishing. Because the Christian market is a unique and growing marketing, there are major shifts that are happening...

Author Kathi Macias provides her perspectives on writing for the Christian market and how that market has changed its views about self publishing. Because the Christian market is a unique and growing marketing, there are major shifts that are happening...

Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how fears and insecurities can enrich your writing if you let it. There’s so much in our “Maybe everyone who writes mystery…has some degree or other of paranoia,” says Paretsky. “I would love to have Stephen...

Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how fears and insecurities can enrich your writing if you let it. There’s so much in our “Maybe everyone who writes mystery…has some degree or other of paranoia,” says Paretsky. “I would love to have Stephen...

Find out how to get the most out of your nonfiction book in this two-part workshop with expert Cathy Fyock. Part 1 Fleshing Out Your Outline and Strategy: Now that you’ve started outlining your nonfiction book, it’s time to understand how that outline...

Author, editor, and ghostwriter Kathi Macias first heard of the train-of-thought writing method at a writer’s conference in the ‘80s. In wasn’t until 2005 that she would write the go-to book on the subject, The Train-of-Thought Writing Method . No one...

A writer's work and life are always intertwined. How much life experience shows up in an author's work and how much that work impacts an author's life will vary by author, but the connection is there. Author Jorja Leap shares great examples of how the...

A writer's work and life are always intertwined. How much life experience shows up in an author's work and how much that work impacts an author's life will vary by author, but the connection is there. Author Jorja Leap shares great examples of how the...