If you are a nonfiction writer hoping to land a book deal with a traditional publishing house, you will need to write a book proposal as part of the query process. A book proposal’s purpose is to obtain an agent for your book project, much like how a business plan is...
The thought of trying to figure out how to get a book published for the first time is nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect! There are a number of ways to publish a book, so you can choose which option works best for you. How Hard Is It to...
The idea of the “perfect” person is intriguing. The perfect hair, job, family — the list goes on! Nonetheless, reading about perfect characters is boring! Characters tend to be much more interesting when they have that one (or more than one!) fatal flaw that adds to...
1. When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? I believe in my heart that I always wanted to be writer. I had started writing dramatic romance novels in my spare time when I was in my early 20’s. I wanted to write like Danielle Steele, she was my favorite...
What could be a more perfect way to consume useful information than a podcast? Podcasts offer the go-to solution for learning about how to tackle a book project while you are busy driving to work, cleaning the house, cooking dinner, or working out. The easy...
There is much mystique surrounding the image of a professional writer. We conjure up a mental picture of Ernest Hemmingway tugging on a cigar as he sails the Caribbean under a blazing sun. We imagine him returning to a tiny bungalow on the island of Cuba, furiously...
