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Each one of us has a story to tell. But book coach Steve Donahue finds most would-be memoirists struggle to get started. To help you along, here’s Steve’s tried and tested sequence of five questions you should consider before writing your memoir.
Read MoreWhat is it that draws people to a book again and again? It’s often compelling characters that rivet us to the words. In the latest excerpt from our Writing Guide, bestselling author Chris Humphreys instructs you on writing captivating characters of your own.
Read MoreWriting a book is all about building momentum. The trick is to set writing goals that are in the sweet spot of keeping you motivated without becoming a burden. In this excerpt from our just-released Writing Guide, we’ll explain how you can create a sustainable writing momentum.
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 MoreExperience is the best friend of most every writer, especially if you believe in writing what you know. FriesenPress author Paul Toffanello takes you through his journey as a children’s book author and details three key writing lessons he learned along the way.
Read MoreThink about characters you’ve loved reading about. What was it that made them so great? Get the answers from author Traci Skuce, who joins us to share 4 expert ways of writing more believable, relatable, and engaging characters.
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 MoreWriting can be a powerful and therapeutic healing tool. Even still, writing a book about a painful or traumatic subject can be intensely difficult for many reasons. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to share a thoughtful system for drafting a trauma memoir with care and self-reflection.
Read MoreBeginner writers often see short stories as a trivial stepping stone to something greater (like the novel). But the truth is reading short stories can help improve your writing no matter what genre you write in. Writer Tracie Skuce joins us to share 5 key reasons why.
Read MoreWhen you draw potential readers in with a great cover and back cover copy, it can all for naught if your book’s opening pages don’t live up to the hype. Here’s how to write a powerful nonfiction book introduction – and how to use it to your advantage!
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