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Your table of contents is like your book’s menu—make it irresistible. With a thoughtful, strategic approach you can turn curious browsers into satisfied patrons. Try book coach Steve Donahue's expert tips to optimize yours and boost nonfiction book sales.
Read MoreFind the right ghostwriter to tell your story, is a matter of asking the right questions. To avoid the added cost and frustration of replacing a bad fit, ghostwriter Steve Donahue has 5 essential questions to ask before you sign on the dotted line.
Read MoreDo you know why some nonfiction books don’t sell? Bestselling author and book coach Steve Donahue offers 5 insider tips to navigate the common pitfalls that hinder the success of nonfiction books.
Read MoreAre you a first-time writer working on a nonfiction manuscript? We all make mistakes along the way, but book coach Steve Donahue is here to help you anticipate and overcome five of the most common mistakes made by budding authors.
Read MoreIf you want your memoir to leave a lasting impact on your readers, you need to uncover its defining message. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us on the blog to help you excavate and implement meaningful messaging in your memoir.
Read MoreDo you want people beyond your circle of friends to purchase your memoir? You need a well-crafted message. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to explain why a clear and direct message about the lessons you’ve learned is such a powerful tool for memoir writers.
Read MoreFrom presidents to princes, ghostwriting has long been accepted in the world of traditional publishing. But due to its somewhat secretive nature, misconceptions about this service abound. Ghostwriter and book coach Steve Donahue joins us to pull back the curtain and give you an insider’s view on how this industry works.
Read MoreGetting stuck when writing your book is a common (and in many ways necessary) part of the writing process. But getting stuck indefinitely can be a sign of trouble. Luckily, book coach Steve Donahue has seven useful ways to get your manuscript moving again and help you finish writing your book.
Read MoreWith millions of shows out there, podcasts are bigger than ever. And guesting on a podcast within your book’s niche has become a great way to promote yourself. Here’s book coach Steve Donahue with his 5-step process for getting booked on a podcast!
Read MoreA memoir is a truly personal project, but if you want to sell it, you can’t wait until you’re already finished writing to think about marketing. Book coach Steve Donahue shows you how to make your memoir marketable from the very first sentence with these 7 valuable tips.
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