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How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist?
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Question: How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist? Answer: A nonfiction book proposal can be the ultimate selling tool when pursing a traditional publishing path. It serves as a business...
over 2 years ago
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I have a great idea for a book but don’t know how to begin writing. Where should I start?
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Question: I have a great idea for a book but don’t know how to begin writing. Where should I start? Answer: Having a great idea for a book is a wonderful gift, but can feel overwhelming if you’ve never written a book before! There is no right or...
over 2 years ago
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How can I stay on track with my writing and get my book finished?
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Question: How can I stay on track with my writing and get my book finished? Answer: Many writers underestimate the amount of time and dedication required to complete a book manuscript. The writing process can differ greatly from writer to writer...
over 3 years ago
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5 Tips for Writing a Book for the First Time
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Every author started somewhere. Make today your starting day! The prospect of writing a book can be a daunting task. Yes, you may have an idea. You may even be really excited about that idea—playing out scenes or developing characters in your head...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
What is the proper font, spacing, and overall format to use when submitting a book manuscript to an agent or publisher?
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Question: What is the proper font, spacing, and overall format to use when submitting a book manuscript to an agent or publisher? Answer: Formatting may not be something you think about as you draft your book manuscript, and that’s okay. Some authors...
over 1 year ago
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Book in a Year: Getting Started with Fiction - recorded webinar
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
If your Book in a Year goal is to write and publish a fiction novel, this webinar is for you. Even though you may have a great idea for a story, it can be daunting to transform that idea into a full-length novel. In this first webinar, we will explore...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Prologues - article
R.J. Lee
By definition, a prologue is a preface or introduction to a literary work. But before you include a prologue in your book, you should ask yourself, “Is it really necessary? Does it add to the readers’ enjoyment of the book?” The cold, hard fact of...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
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