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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
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
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
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
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
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
Writing can be a lonely task, but some writers lean into that a little too hard, keeping all their cards close to their chest during the writing process and refusing to talk about their memoir until it’s published. To talk
Ideas carry a Catch-22. A new idea feels amazing, satisfying, like a sizzling spark in the mind that motivates you. Its light shines on so many things, and you can feel it itching to be brought to life. Of course,
In our cultural images of writers, we often imagine the writing process as having two modes: completely stuck or pouring words onto the page like you’ve opened a floodgate. Lately, we’ve been hearing from many memoir writers who have experienced
The amount of writing advice out there can feel overwhelming, and when you’re writing a book with no experience, it’s easy to feel lost and underprepared. When we start writing, we’re often drowning in advice, most of which isn’t very
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