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Defining Your Audience in Your Book Proposal
The counterintuitive thinking needed for this section
Dec 5 • 
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Talking About Your Book Over the Holidays
Tips for those tough conversations
Nov 20 • 
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2025 Gift Guide for Writers
NOT a list of Kindles and pens, I promise
Nov 13 • 
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Stand Out From Your Competition
Boldly define your nonfiction book
Nov 3 • 
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Making Space for Inspiration
What you do away from the computer makes you a better writer
Oct 30 • 
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Selling Yourself
A standout bio in a book proposal is a key to the sale
Oct 14 • 
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How to Choose an Editor
It's one of the most important decisions you make about your book
Oct 7 • 
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Life Cycle of a Book
I have a new book. Here's how it happened.
Sep 30 • 
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How to Work with an Illustrator
Q&A with Stan Jaskiel, experienced professional illustrator
Sep 23 • 
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Reasons Why You Can't Finish Your Book
And how to navigate around them
Sep 16 • 
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What Kind of Editing Do I Need?
Learn about the different types
Sep 9 • 
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Everything You Need to Know About Building Your Author Brand
My interview with branding expert Janis Sadoyama (you don't want to miss this!)
Sep 3 • 
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