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Book in a Year: Getting Started with Nonfiction - recorded webinar
Cathy Fyock
If your Book in a Year goal is to write and publish a nonfiction book that complements your expertise or interests, this webinar is for you. Join book coach and author Cathy Fyock, The Business Book Strategist, as she leads you through learning and skill...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Building the Plot Structure That Best Fits a Story
Helga Schier
Choosing how to tell a story is at the core of being a novelist. Not every story is told in a purely chronological fashion. In fact, very few are. Almost every story contains flashbacks or backstories. Many stories contain foreshadowing or hints at...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Watch Carmelo Anthony Discuss 'Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised'
Carmelo Anthony
A raw and inspirational memoir about growing up in the housing projects of Red Hook and Baltimore—a brutal world Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised . A leader, pioneer, and champion on the basketball court, Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career as...
over 3 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
How to Write a Historical Saga
Signe Pike
Author Signe Pike chats about building the world of The Shadowed Land , which reimagines the legends of King Arthur by resurrecting the real historical figures who inspired these enduring tales. She discusses writing in multiple points of view, and how...
1 month ago
Fiction
Points of View
What Agents Look for in Nonfiction - article
BJ Robbins
An author’s platform is very, very important for nonfiction. As an author, your platform is simply the sum of all the resources at your disposal for getting the word out to large numbers of people. If you happen to be lucky enough to have your own televised...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
The Importance of Authenticity in Telling Your Story as a Writer - video
Lauretta Hannon
Well-known radio commentator, newspaper columnist and memoirist Lauretta Hannon attributes much of her success to her authenticity. Being authentic in her own storytelling, no matter the medium, has helped immensely with reaching her audience. When...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
The Importance of Authenticity in Telling Your Story as a Writer - podcast
Lauretta Hannon
Well-known radio commentator, newspaper columnist and memoirist Lauretta Hannon attributes much of her success to her authenticity. Being authentic in her own storytelling, no matter the medium, has helped immensely with reaching her audience. When...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Ray Richmond on His Inspiration and Process as a Ghostwriter
Ray Richmond
When ghostwriting, journalist and author Ray Richmond says other people’s stories are his command. If they want to tell it, he will do everything he can to make the story compelling. Richmond believes everyone has a story to tell, and he helps move that...
over 5 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
Mark Lee on His Journey from Songwriting and Blogging to Published Author - video
Mark Lee
As the son of a librarian, author and Third Day lead guitarist Mark Lee has always had an appreciation for books. He values the role they have played in informing his life. Early on in his musical career Lee consulted books to enhance his songwriting...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Mark Lee on His Journey from Songwriting and Blogging to Published Author - podcast
Mark Lee
As the son of a librarian, author and Third Day lead guitarist Mark Lee has always had an appreciation for books. He values the role they have played in informing his life. Early on in his musical career Lee consulted books to enhance his songwriting...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
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