by Laura | Jan 15, 2016 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To
Many people want to write a book, but either do not have the time or writing skills to go about it themselves. This may describe you. How do you do it? Hire a ghostwriter. It may sound easy because there are many to choose from these days. However, to successfully...
by Laura | Jul 29, 2015 | Editing-Writing How To, Nonfiction Related
I recently had the pleasure of asking essayist Meghan Daum about the art of essay writing. Meghan is the author of four books, most recently the original essay collection, The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion. She is also the editor of a collection of...
by Laura | Jul 22, 2015 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To, Nonfiction Related
You have finished your draft manuscript, worked with an editor on developmental and line edits, and hired a proofreader who has done one round of proof. You’re feeling great about your book, and thinking you’re done, right? If you’re smart about...
by Laura | Jul 2, 2015 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To, Nonfiction Related
Brian Tracy International claims 82 percent of adults dream of writing a book. I believe it! Last year it conducted a survey of 1100 people on their main reasons for wanting to write a book. What did the survey find? Check it out: To the question, “What is your...
by Laura | Jun 10, 2015 | Editing-Writing How To
What is the biggest challenge you think many of my new and aspiring writer clients say they face? Hint: They are often people who earn their living in another way than writing, are raising families, and describe their lives as having a lot on their plate. You likely...
