Every celebrated author is a master storyteller. And, no matter what you are writing, you need to be telling stories. In his book The Storytelling Animal, Jonathan Gotschall talks a lot about why authors (including nonfiction authors) need to tell stories. Skilled Authors Draw Readers Into their Character’s Story The Storytelling Animal starts by declaring, …
The world of publishing can confuse anyone these days. If you want to publish your book but are unsure where to start, below, I summarize nine important roles in the publishing industry. Some of these roles you can take on yourself and others you should or must hire out. Role # 1: The Agent If …
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I interviewed Essi Bagheri, author of Shattered Soul, on how writing your nonfiction story can change a life. Essi is somebody who has come through trauma and found a way through it. His story is the story of life-the way it knocks you down, lifts you up, pulls you apart and makes you not want …
Ah, the career author. Imagine walking along the beach after a morning of writing while your books fly off shelves. That’s the life! More like a fantasy. Few authors make enough money from their books to not have other jobs or income sources. I will not say you can’t, because some people do. Just like …
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Jonathan Gotchall’s Storytelling Animal is a must-read for authors whether you are new to storytelling or well-practiced at the art. Gottschall is an American literary scholar in literature and evolution – which I think is an amazing marriage of ideas right there. The Storytelling Animal is a well-researched book with many examples, anecdotes, and of …
If you want to publish a book that people will love to read, you need an editor. Writing a polished and professional book without one is impossible. Behind every bestselling book is an outstanding editor. Here are 10 reasons your book needs one: 1. An Editor Helps You Focus on the Details You Can’t See …
I sat down with Martin Crosbie from BookDoggy to talk about book promotion and how book promo sites like BookDoggy can help authors succeed. Here is a summary of our conversation. When it comes to getting your book in front of the right audience, book promotion sites like Book Doggy and BookBub are a great …
I’m sure you’ve heard that you can’t make money from book sales, so why write a book? You matter. Your work matters. And, when you hold that book in your hands, imagine how great it will feel. If it’s nonfiction you are writing, there are countless reasons to write a book. Here are 7 reasons …
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