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How to Write a Hybrid Memoir: Combine Your Story and Expertise
Y’all, writing is hard enough, and that’s not even a matter of how to write a hybrid memoir. Just getting the words on the page can really feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you have never written a book-length project
How to Get Helpful Feedback on a Nonfiction Manuscript
When you set out to write your first book, there are a lot of challenging steps ahead. You have to plan, you have to develop, and you have to draft the thing, and of course you have to eventually get
Ready to Write a Book? Ask Yourself 3 Questions
As someone who works with expert authors to write and publish books that build careers, I speak with a lot of folks who aren’t quite sure if they’re ready to start their book. And I totally get this. It is
Alternatives to Traditional Publishing: Resisting Book Industry Gatekeeping
Looking for alternatives to traditional publishing can bring up a lot of questions about quality, credibility, and control. In this post, we’re looking at how book industry gatekeeping works, why authors often feel pressured to pursue a traditional deal, and
Retire the Phrase “Push Through”
When you find yourself stuck with memoir writer’s block, especially on a project you care deeply about, it can be so tempting to try to force your way forward. But y’all, this is the worst advice. Not only because it’s
What to Expect When Writing Your First Memoir
When you’re writing your first memoir, it can be difficult to know what to expect. That can cause a lot of fear and anxiety, sometimes even to the point of stalling our progress.. As humans, we are hardwired to seek