To produce a marketable nonfiction book, you need to write something people in your target market need or want. However, often aspiring writers don’t put words on paper (or screen) because they don’t know to target that market with content. Or they do, indeed, write but with no idea if anyone will want to read their words. They simply don’t…
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Your author website serves as your home in cyberspace. It’s also a showcase for your books and accomplishments as a writer. It’s a reflection of you and your brand. The media, as well as potential readers, customers, and clients, discover you and your work when they discover your site. As such, it’s where you make a first impression. As you…
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If you have ever attended a writers’ conference, you know how excited you get about the things you learn and the information you receive while at the event. At the time, you make plans to go home and put all that new knowledge to use. And then you don’t. You get busy. You forget. You no longer feel energized because…
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How do you know if your book idea or manuscript is publication ready or publication worthy? You can gather reader feedback on your manuscript before you to print. If you want to produce a successful book, this might be the most valuable step you take prior to going to press. You can obtain this feedback in a variety of ways…
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Rejection. It’s part and parcel of a writer’s life—at least if you plan to become a published writer. Let’s face it, though; it’s never easy to receive a rejection letter. When you do, you can respond—or react—in a variety of ways. However, a response might get you closer to achieve your goals. When you get that note saying someone isn’t…
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If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that when it comes to blogging I’ve been singing the same song for a long time. The song has simple lyrics: Blog often and consistently if you want to get any traction in the search engine results pages. But there’s a time to press the gas pedal gas and produce…
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Most writers don’t want to become speakers. That’s not surprising since many writers are introverts, and Americans tend to fear public speaking more than death. However, speaking provides a powerful path to successful authorship. That’s why I want to challenge you to become a speaker as well as a writer. It’s not as difficult as you think. Most successful nonfiction…
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