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How to Nail Your Book Launch with the Right Pricing and Distribution
A.G. Billig
You can write the best book in the world, but unless you take the right steps, the readers won’t even know it exists. A book is a work of art, but once you decide to give it away in exchange for money, it becomes a product. The price you charge and the...
over 6 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Writing as a Craft - article
Eric Penz
I like to refer to writing as a craft to put it in the right context. In order to become a carpenter and create furniture, you would more than likely have to apprentice with somebody to learn the craft of it. You could go out to your garage and just...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Adding Characters (and Stories) to Your Nonfiction Book
Cathy Fyock
In this session, book coach Cathy Fyock explores the critical role that stories and characters play in engaging readers and enhancing your nonfiction narrative. Discover when and how to seamlessly integrate these elements into your work, and learn essential...
over 1 year ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Co-Writing Conversations with Wall Street - video
Monika Mitchell & Peter Ressler
Co-authors Monika Mitchell and Peter Ressler discuss working together on writing their book, "Conversations with Wall Street." As part of the discussion, authors will learn about a collaborative writing process, including sharing duties with another...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Co-Writing Conversations with Wall Street - podcast
Monika Mitchell & Peter Ressler
Co-authors Monika Mitchell and Peter Ressler discuss working together on writing their book, "Conversations with Wall Street." As part of the discussion, authors will learn about a collaborative writing process, including sharing duties with another...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Challenges of Writing Mid Grade and YA Fiction - video
P.J. Hoover
Author P.J. Hoover defines young adult and middle age fiction. She defines the middle grade genre as Harry Potter fans, or advanced second grade readers and older. Hoover defines the age range for young adult fiction as seventh grade and older. Hoover...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Challenges of Writing Mid Grade and YA Fiction - podcast
P.J. Hoover
Author P.J. Hoover defines young adult and middle age fiction. She defines the middle grade genre as Harry Potter fans, or advanced second grade readers and older. Hoover defines the age range for young adult fiction as seventh grade and older. Hoover...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Advice for Writing in Various Genres and Formats
Sam Staley
Some authors know exactly what they want to write and who they want to write for. They have a passion for a particular subject, age group, or genre. Other authors are fascinated by so many aspects of the world that they can’t narrow down what they...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
The Editorial Process for First-time Authors - podcast
David Colin Carr
First-time authors are often unaware of how complex and intimate the book editing process is, says writing coach and editor David Colin Carr. He thinks it's important for a writer to know if they want to collaborate, whether it be in structure or writing...
over 9 years ago
Editorial Services
Editorial Assessments
The Editorial Process for First-time Authors - Video
David Colin Carr
First-time authors are often unaware of how complex and intimate the book editing process is, says writing coach and editor David Colin Carr. He thinks it's important for a writer to know if they want to collaborate, whether it be in structure or writing...
over 9 years ago
Editorial Services
Editorial Assessments
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