If you would like to read the entire four part series, start here. I have been interviewing people for a long time, first in live events and now on my podcast and YouTube channel. I have interviewed some brilliant people, experts and authors alike. And I have noticed that some guests do better in …
Are you thinking of writing a book in 2022? Getting support and using some outstanding tools will help you achieve that goal. Here are three steps to get started and three tools, one tool for each step. These tools have free versions and paid versions. If you want to learn about more tools to help …
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Hey there, I am Melody Owen founder and host of Author Nation. Author Nation is a culmination of all my years of experience teaching and training, book coaching and editing. I am excited to announce that Author Nation has a new website. We have added a few features that you will love. You will still …
Author Nation had the chance to sit down with Sandra Nomoto and talk about how to create a client workbook to boost your business. She is a content doctor: a writer, content writer, and editor for cruelty free businesses. Her workbook, The Only Public Relations Guide You’ll Ever Need, is a map that blends new …
Today we are going to discuss why you are telling your story and link that to how that will help you tell it better. Stories as Social Behaviours Stories are part of a group of social behaviors that allow us to connect, learn/teach and heal, among other reasons. Check out my video on why humans …
Colleen M. Story has been writing professionally for over 20 years. She has published both fiction and nonfiction, with her nonfiction focusing on helping other writers. Her previous book, Writer Get Noticed!, was a gold-medal winner in the 2019 Readers Favorite Book Awards for writing and publishing, and a 1st-place winner in the Reader Views …
Do you need a plan to write a book? That’s like asking: Do I need to have a plan for my vacation, or should I just turn up at the airport? Take a moment to imagine turning up at the airport without a plan. Do you have that image in your head? Having a plan, …
Oh, your readers, your readers. They need to be part of your experience; they need to be engaged till the last letter. Start Building For Your Readers When you are trying to determine what content your readers need from you, think about building a bridge across a chasm. Your reader wants to get to the …
Today we chat with Becky Norwood; author, speaker and book publishing expert. She is the CEO of spotlight publishing and she’s widely recognized for empowering authors intuitively. She incorporates her writing methods with sound marketing, as that is the pathway for audience growth. Becky’s story My first book that I published was before I ever …
With this book, Anne Lamott shows us the glory of writing. She has written about 20 books, give or take. So, she has the experience to back up the advice she gives. What Was Lamott Inspired By? She uses her own writing life and her relationship with her friends and family for most of the …
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