For the Love of Bringing Books to Life: Write, Publish, and Be Known
How to Write a Book: Starting Small
Some people have the drive to write their first book and dive right in figuring they’ll learn what they need along the way–either with a book writing program, coaching, editing or trial and error. Many other people struggle and wait, unsure whether they should write their book–”Do I have what it takes?” “Is my idea original enough?” “Will anyone ever read it?” One way to start to answer these questions it to start small. Write about your subject in an article or blog post. Write in small bursts and see how you feel. Are you enjoying the writing? Does it[...]
Inspired to Write: How to Keep the Juices Flowing
While preparing to teach Inspired to Write tomorrow, I’ve been thinking about the importance of support in keeping our writing juices flowing. It seems to me a challenge all writers struggle with. I thought I’d share some of the strategies I use myself and those I use with my private clients and in my book writing classes. 1. Find a Buddy: About 98% of the population needs some accountability to get their book (or other writing project) done. Buddies can support each other to overcome any challenges, make suggestions and offers solutions that you may not be able to see[...]
What Nonfiction Authors Can Learn from Fiction: An Interview with Crystal Wilkinson
In just a few weeks, I’ll be basking in the glow of one of my favorite writing conferences, The Ocean State Summer Writing Conference at the University of Rhode Island. While I’ll be speaking about the marketing more than craft (How to Build Your Online Platform), I wanted to bring you a taste of the conference in the form of craft–how to write well. I immediately thought of Crystal Wilkinson, whose workshops and editing I have experienced first hand. Jody Lisberger was right when she told me not to miss Crystal’s class last year. As an author of fiction, Crystal[...]
Writers: Social Media Contest for My Platform Building Presentation
In preparing for my presentation on Building Your Online Platform at URI’s Ocean State Summer Writing Conference, I’ve been looking for good examples of authors who use their Facebook page effectively or who have created great YouTube book trailers and other author videos. Well, that could take a great deal of research time, but not if you help me. So, please nominate your favorite examples and the winners will receive: Their (or Your) Facebook Page or YouTube Video featured in my presentation to potentially hundreds of people A copy of my special report: Writing Breakthrough: 5 Powerful Steps for Inspiration[...]
Writing Memoir: An Interview with Richard Hoffman
Each June, I look forward to the Ocean State Summer Writing Conference sponsored by the University of Rhode Island–both as a presenter and a participant. I especially enjoy the first two days of Advanced Workshops–always with great writing teachers. My first year, I took a memoir workshop with Richard Hoffman–not so much to write my own memoir, which I can’t help thinking would be fairly dull, but to support my clients and students writing memoir. The workshop was great fun and I was actually surprised to enjoy what I wrote. When I heard Richard is returning to URI once I[...]
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