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What would happen if you didn’t write your story? Author Traci Skuce shows how stories that compel us to write always matter (and offers a simple method to start getting it down).
Read MoreAs readers, we want to connect with the struggles and triumphs of characters. So, as writers, we need to understand how to layer emotion into our narrative. Traci Skuce joins us on the blog to explore four key ways to improve at writing emotions.
Read MoreIn the Age of Distraction, it’s easy to lose your writing momentum. To help you finally write and finish your book, story midwife Traci Skuce has 6 ways to keep you focused on your story.
Read MoreLife is full of stories. But lifting these stories from life and turning them into art requires a lot of tinkering. Story midwife Traci Skuce joins us to share six ways you can transform real-life stories into prose.
Read MoreUnless you’re writing a college textbook, nonfiction authors — just like novelists — are in the entertainment industry. Here’s book coach Steve Donahue with four key ways you can write more interesting and compelling stories to carry your next nonfiction book forward.
Read MoreAlastair McPherson is the 17 year old author of The Aeternium Cycle – a four-part series of epic fantasy novels. We recently caught up with the young author to learn what fuelled his ambition to publish his books, the book marketing lessons he’s learned, and the backstory behind his recent viral tweet.
Read MoreWhat gets you out of bed in the morning? Realizing your calling is both a spiritual experience and a powerful way to launch a book project. Find out why and learn how to start writing it here.
Read MoreIf you have a way with words and love to write, why not make a career or side hustle out of it? Here’s everything you need to know about making the publication of a book the launch pad of your writing career.
Read MoreWriting a book is all about building sustainable momentum. But for those fits when inspiration and motivation start to run dry, it can be helpful (and downright life-saving!) to have a few strategies for rejuvenating yourself. Here are some key tactics for overcoming five of the most common impediments to building writing momentum.
Read MoreMight your self-help, how-to, or leadership book be lacking in originality? You’re not alone. But many of the same elements that help make a song a smash success can be an excellent template for crafting a bestselling book of your own. Here are 5 guiding principles that influence the writing of most hit songs and how to apply them while writing your nonfiction book.
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