In the writing world, there are two different kinds of writers: planners and pantsers. Planners work from an outline, while pantsers let the story flow as it comes to mind, working off the seat of their pants. As a ghostwriter, Claudia Suzanne feels...

In the writing world, there are two different kinds of writers: planners and pantsers. Planners work from an outline, while pantsers let the story flow as it comes to mind, working off the seat of their pants. As a ghostwriter, Claudia Suzanne feels...

There are many choices in software tools for outlining a story, from simple programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project (Mac versions of Word and PowerPoint are Pages and Keynote), to more complex object-oriented programs, including...

When author and writing coach Lakisha Baker set out to write her nonfiction book, a 31-day devotional that focuses on goal setting with God, she started by writing down the numbers 1 through 31 on a sheet of paper. From there, she thought about what...

Writer Stephanie Golden describes the difference between a ghostwriter and book doctor, clarifying the level of involvement in each type of project. A ghostwriter writes the book but is invisible and doesn't have their name on the cover. Collaboration...

Writer Stephanie Golden describes the difference between a ghostwriter and book doctor, clarifying the level of involvement in each type of project. A ghostwriter writes the book but is invisible and doesn't have their name on the cover. Collaboration...

New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs talks about inspiration, research, reading, and how to build a believable story with outlines, methods, and details. For more on this critically acclaimed children's author of the Charlie Thorne series,...

Author Paula Brown recommends identifying and using your personal strengths as the starting point for all your writing. Think about how you learn, what's interesting to you, and what you do best and then use it as a starting point. For instance, Paula...

Watch this webinar session with Dr. William Donahue, Ph.D. as he discusses how to structure and outline your book. Dr. Donahue's experience in the marketplace and in non-profit environments makes him uniquely gifted to coach and equip leaders in three...