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In the publishing and writing support industry, terminology tends to evolve and shift over time, especially as practices change. We’ve previously discussed commonly misunderstood publishing terms, and the number one term that’s misunderstood is “editor,” largely because there are so
We often call the drafting stage being on the “chapter train” as when you get going, it can feel great, like you’re chug-chugging your way through, watching your book get longer and more complete one chapter at a time. But
When you’re driven to write a memoir, it usually means two things—you’ve experienced something that has fundamentally changed you and you feel called to share what you’ve learned from those experiences because others may benefit from the message. Deeply held,
Since ChatGPT and other LLMs have become available, so many writers’ conversations center on stances surrounding utilizing AI. Many of them are well handled by groups like the Authors Guild and other professional organizations for writers. But today we are
Produce, produce, produce. Productivity is a powerful driving force in our society and it frequently pushes its way into writing advice as well—whether it’s focusing on getting that word count or making the writing process so efficient that not a
This week, Amanda interviews on of our recent Memoir Method graduates, Hope Fabillar, about her process and experience writing her memoir. Hope’s book is about exploring family secrets and the surprising self-discovery that can happen through that process. Like many
Moving from drafting to revision is a huge milestone to celebrate. So many books never quite get there, and flounder somewhere in the drafting stage. If you’re in revisions, getting ready to tackle revisions, or if you just are starting
Feedback is a necessary step in ensuring your work is as strong as possible so that your story can reach as much of your audience as possible. Feedback can also be confusing, frustrating, derailing, and hurt both the uniqueness of
Putting your story out there is a scary process, especially for memoirists. Not only are you relating your life story, which requires vulnerability and honesty, but you’re also putting your writing ability on display. We often hear from writers that
Rough drafts are tricky. Often you’ve been writing for months or even years, and once you have a book-length series of words, many writers wonder “now what”? You know that it does meet your standards for a finished book, but
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