You’ll be trusting your ghostwriter with your ideas and stories, so it’s important to establish a good working relationship. Barry Fox explains how to do so.
27Aug/19
10Aug/19
How to Publish a Book
Everything you need to know to begin publishing your book. You’ll learn about different publishing options, agents, what costs are involved, how you get paid, your chances of success, and more.
05Aug/19
Memoir Writer
10 tips to help you write your memoir. An introduction to memoir themes, characters, selecting your first words, dealing with “unpleasant truths,” writing rules, and more.
29Jul/19
How to Market Your Book on Amazon – 5 Key Steps
Don’t let your self-published book languish on Amazon! Learn about developing your “author platform,” reviews and quotes, KDP Select, book promotion sites, and the Amazon book description.
20Jul/19
How to Write a Query Letter for a Non-Fiction Book
12 steps to writing the perfect query letter, which is your first opportunity to wow a literary agent with your book idea. A lot has to go into one little letter, so it’s vital to get it right!
07Jul/19
How to Find Your Memoir Writer’s Voice
The “voice” you speak with is not necessarily the voice you want to use in your memoir. Learn about the different types of voices, and how to find the best one for your book.
30Jun/19
How to Build Your Author Platform
One of the best ways to attract a publisher, and to sell copies of your book, is to have a tall and broad author platform. Learn the 8 steps to building a great one.
06Jun/19
12 Rules For Readable Writing
Clear, direct, and readable writing is a must for non-fiction writers. Mastering these 12 rules will help ensure that your words don’t stand in the way of your message.
06Apr/19
What Does It Cost to Edit a Book?
A look at 10 different editing/proofreading firms, with a breakdown of their charges. On average, you can expect to pay between $0.015 and $0.06 per word for editing services.
02Apr/19
70+ Book Printers
If you’re planning to publish your book on your own, you’ll find this list of book printers helpful. Some are strictly printers, while others offer additional services such as editing.
02Apr/19
Self-Publishing Packages: What They Cost
Are you thinking of self-publishing your book? Here’s a quick comparison of the prices of self-publishing packages at 10 self-publishing firms – including AuthorHouse, iUniverse, Dog Ear and Lulu.
29Mar/19
Premade Book Covers – An Interesting Option
Not sure about hiring a designer to create a cover for your book? Using premade book covers is an inexpensive yet popular alternative. Here’s an explanation of process, with links to several designers.
06Feb/19
Writing a Memoir: 11 Tips
Writing a memoir is definitely a challenge! Here are eleven essential tips to ensure that the process of writing your memoir will be as smooth and productive possible.
05Feb/19
How to Hire a Ghostwriter – 12 Steps to Finding the Best
Don’t rush through the ghostwriter hiring process, or have your assistant do it for you. It is well worth the time and effort to find and hire exactly the right ghostwriter. Here’s a nine-step, in-depth approach to hiring a ghostwriter.
10Jan/19
How to Self-Publish a Book – 5 Key Steps
Self-publishing a book can be challenging, what with so many options and decisions to make. Here are 5 things to do that help ensure success.