Many aspiring nonfiction authors see a book proposal as a necessary evil. It’s a means to an end. They must write one so their agent can present it to publishers or so they can do so themselves. In fact, both nonfiction writers who plan to become independent publishers (to self-publish their books) and those who seek traditional publishing deals should…
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Use Your Writing to Do Good and Create Change
What’s your writing goal? Is it simply to make money? I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about how to make money via writing. However, there’s a lot more that we can do with words than simple make a living. Indeed, we can do a lot of good in the world. We can become change agents. Here’s…
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How to Take the First Step Towards Becoming a Journalist
So you say you want to become a journalist…The first step you must take involves coming up with an idea you can pitch to a newspaper or magazine. If you want to write for a newspaper, look for news stories about which the local newspaper might not be aware. Maybe you know a local organization having an event, your neighborhood…
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Blogging Your Way to a Book Deal
Since February I’ve been blogging about blogging a book. If that sounds redundant, it’s not meant to be. I’ve been blogging a book about how to blog a book. (I know…that also sounds redundant.)In fact, I’m just about done writing the book–one post at a time. I started this venture when I was asked to speak at the San Francisco…
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Connecting with Bloggers to Promote Your Book
When I work with aspiring authors on their proposals or as a publishing mentor, I often advise them to build platform by becoming a guest blogger for other popular blogs. When we work on the promotion section of their proposal, we talk a lot about guest blogs and virtual book tours. Indeed, once their books are published, guest blogs and…
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Write About What You Know
When I attended journalism school at Syracuse University, my professors always taught me to write about what I know. I remember writing a wonderful piece while I studied abroad in England about a equine-related company. I have always loved horses and for most of my life I’ve been an equestrian. I found it easy to fill the story with color…
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Mining Your Life for Personal Essay Topics
If you dream of becoming a freelance writer, the key to success lies not only in good writing but in having a wealth of ideas. Today, take some time to mine your life for experiences that could be turned into personal essays. Many magazines have columns devoted to personal essays, thus this offers a superb chance for you to possibly…
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