This post is part of the Write Nonfiction in November Challenge (WNFIN), also known as National Nonfiction Writing Month (NaNonFiWriMo), which is brought to you by the Nonfiction Writers’ University — join today for just $1! To find out more or participate in the WNFIN challenge, click here. November is full of writing challenges. But why should you participate in…
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Challenges. Do you have them in your life? I’m not talking about financial challenges, relationship challenges or even health challenges. I’m also not referring to challenges like not enough time to write, lack of ideas, or feeling stuck. Those are tough challenges. Not enough income to pay your bills. A failing marriage. A serous illness. A desire to fulfill your…
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Have you tried to complete a 30-day writing project…and failed? Did you find yourself riding the struggle bus? Did you miss the Easy Street stop? Don’t repeat that experience during the 2016 Write Nonfiction in November (WNFIN) Challenge. Instead, use visualization to take the struggle out of completing your WNFIN project, and make your participation in National Nonfiction Writing Month…
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Right brained. Left brained. As a nonfiction writer, does your success depend on upon what side of the brain you use most? No. Your ability to use both sides of your brain will make you more creative and productive. Right Brain vs. Left Brain It’s true. Your brain has two hemispheres, and each serves your creative endeavors differently. The…
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The publishing industry changes quickly. That’s why it’s imperative for both writers and publishing pros to stay abreast of new innovations and trends. In this guest post, W. Terry Whalin (@TerryWhalin) offers advice on the constant learning process. The world of book publishing is ever-changing. The ways authors effectively reached readers five years ago are different today. These changes aren’t…
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November is a big month for writers, and it’s just around the corner. If you plan to participate in a 30-day writing challenge, like the Write Nonfiction in November Challenge (WNFIN) (aka National Nonfiction Writing Month/NaNonFiWriMo), you need to start preparing immediately. Most people enter a 30-day writing challenge with no preparation at all. They just start writing. That’s a…
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Nonfiction writing is not just about writing and publishing books. You also can write and submit articles to publications. And many nonfiction writers earn a decent living writing for publications. Writing articles for publications also provides a phenomenal way to promote your books in your target market. When magazines (online or off) in your target market publish your work, this…
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