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Use Your Existing Materials
Writing is hard work — make sure you squeeze the most value out of everything you’ve written.
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Titles and Sub-titles
What is the purpose of the title/sub-title combination? Either one or both should make the subject clear to potential readers.
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Keep Getting Stuck?
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone say they’ve been writing their book for two years or more! Here’s how to get unstuck.
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How to Work Effectively with Your Editor
If you’ve ever been tempted to edit your own book to save money or time, my advice is simple: don’t do it. Good editing improves even the best writing, and as the writer you are far too close to the work to edit it. When I wear my editorial hat, I see myself as the…
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How to Publish – Traditional
New and potential clients often ask me whether they should publish traditionally. Here are pros and cons for the traditional route.
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How to Publish – Indie
Last week I talked about the pros and cons of going after a traditional publishing contract. I freely admitted that I am strongly in favour of Indie. Today, I’ll tell you why.
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Beware of Publishing Hucksters
With the growing number of authors realizing the benefits of self-publishing, or Indie publishing, it was inevitable that a whole industry would grow up around…
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Working with a Ghostwriter
Today I want to talk to you about working with a ghostwriter, as it’s a topic that confuses many people. That’s because it’s not always understood…
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Your Word Production Schedule
Even if you are working on your own without a coach, I recommend you follow the same principle. This will help you avoid having the process drag on and on.
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The Better You Plan the Faster You’ll Write
Last week I told you how to decide how many words you’ll need to write to get your first draft complete on your schedule. But it’s all very well saying…