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Daring to Drive
Manal Al-Sharif
Daring to Drive is the fiercely intimate memoir of an accidental activist, a powerfully vivid story of a young Muslim woman who stood up to a kingdom of men—and won. For more information on author Manal Al-Sharif visit http://www.simonandschuster.com...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Creative Nonfiction Defined and Where to Find Publishing Opportunities
Leah McNaughton Lederman
Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman says the category of creative nonfiction includes genres like memoir, personal essay, travel writing, food writing, and more. The writing is based around true stories and real experiences and uses the literary...
over 1 year ago
Preparation
Choosing a Path
The Process of Writing "Some Nerve" - podcast
Patty Chang Anker
Patty Chang Anker, author of “Some Nerve” and established TedX speaker, shares the process of writing her immersion memoir book. During the process of writing immersion memoir, she captured people facing fears and trying new things, without any way...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
The Process of Writing "Some Nerve" - video
Patty Chang Anker
Patty Chang Anker, author of “Some Nerve” and established TedX speaker, shares the process of writing her immersion memoir book. During the process of writing immersion memoir, she captured people facing fears and trying new things, without any way...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Mark Lee on His Creative Process for Songwriting vs Writing a Book - podcast
Mark Lee
As a musician, Third Day lead guitarist and author Mark Lee has a unique perspective on the writing process. For Lee, writing a song and writing a book demand a similar creative headspace. The key difference between the two is the amount of time required...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Mark Lee on His Creative Process for Songwriting vs Writing a Book - video
Mark Lee
As a musician, Third Day lead guitarist and author Mark Lee has a unique perspective on the writing process. For Lee, writing a song and writing a book demand a similar creative headspace. The key difference between the two is the amount of time required...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Advice for Finding Beta Readers and Building an Audience
Sara Stratton
Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton encourages all writers working on a memoir or fiction to connect with other memoir or fiction writers at workshops, seminars, and online. This is a great way to find beta readers and perfect your work. You can recruit...
over 5 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
How Perseverance Can Help Christian Nonfiction Authors Overcome Challenges in the Marketplace
John Andrade
The book market continues to be a competitive place where new books and emerging authors can easily be overlooked. Nelson Books Senior Marketing Director John Andrade advises authors in the Christian nonfiction space to approach the journey with grit...
over 1 year ago
Writing Jobs
The Business of Being a Writer
Publishing Your Work in Literary Magazines and Anthologies
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
Publishing your short work in literary magazines and anthologies is an excellent way to develop your craft and expand your credentials as a writer. These markets range from no payment to significant compensation. Many of them also nominate their contributors...
over 4 years ago
Preparation
Choosing a Path
How Jennifer Weiner's Pandemic Hobby Inspired Her New Novel
Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner discusses how her reignited passion for biking became the inspiration behind her new book The Breakaway . Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one books, including The Summer Place, That Summer, Big Summer...
over 1 year ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
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