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Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You've Already Written
Cathy Fyock
If you’ve been actively writing blog posts once a week for at least a year you may already have enough content for your next book! Join book coach and author, Cathy Fyock, as she provides tips and ideas for beginners when starting a blog. For those who...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
More than Just Talk: Painting a Scene with Dialogue and Narration
Helga Schier
People don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say. That’s true in real life and in fiction. Dialogue is not only about what is being said, but also about what is left unsaid. That is the playing field of narration: it shows us how people interact...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
Book in a Year: Getting to “The End” with Your First Draft (Fiction)
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
You are now a couple of months into writing your novel and the deadline for your first draft is quickly approaching – what’s your plan to get it done? Do you feel behind and need some advice on how to catch up? Are you struggling with how to end your...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Ending a Story
My New Book: The Upcoming Message That Will Change the World
Cathy Fyock
Are you ready to get your nonfiction book out of your head and onto the page? Book Coach Cathy Fyock has created the perfect tool to help you put your ideas together and get your book across the finish line. Using a handout taken from her newest book...
over 4 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Writing Your About the Author to Sell More Books and Book More Business
Cathy Fyock
Your "About the Author" should be a lot more than just your resume or a long, boring list of your achievements. What should it include if you want to sell more books and generate more business for your nonfiction book? Cathy Fyock, author of The Speaker...
over 4 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Getting Started on the ALC
Author Learning Center
Watch to learn the basics of the Author Learning Center in just 18 minutes! This site demonstration includes everything you need to know to get the most out of your ALC membership, including: - Filling out your Profile - Setting up a book project...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Why Every Nonfiction Author Should Prepare a Proposal
Cathy Fyock
(Whether you're traditionally publishing or not!) As a nonfiction author, you know that you need to prepare a written proposal to be considered by a traditional publishing house. But, even if you are going to self-publish or work with a hybrid publisher...
over 6 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
Black, White, and Read All Over: Designing the Interior of Your Nonfiction Book - recorded webinar
Cathy Fyock
You've worked hard crafting the content for your nonfiction book, but have you ever considered the interior design elements that make your book more accessible and reader-centric? Join nonfiction author and book coach Cathy Fyock as she explores the...
over 8 years ago
Design
Interior
7 Secrets to Finish Your Nonfiction Book Sooner Rather than Later
Pete Nikolai
Have you started writing a nonfiction book that you are struggling to finish? Do you have an idea for a book but don’t know how to get started? Now you can start and finish your book sooner rather than later following the 7-step process that forms...
over 2 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Enhancing Your Nonfiction Book with Editorial Boards
Cathy Fyock
Have you just completed the first draft of your nonfiction book and are wondering what comes next? Before taking the leap to professional editing, consider leveraging the power of an editorial board for a crucial peer review process. This step is essential...
over 2 years ago
Editorial Services
Editorial Assessments
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