Thinking of writing a nonfiction book? I recently ran across some tips by Nina Amir, an “Inspiration-to-Creation Coach” that are well worth thinking about. Here are seven with a bit of my twist and take. Continue reading “Do You Have a Nonfiction Book in You?”
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Indie Book Reviews: Signs of Positive Change
As Suw Charman-Anderson wrote in her article, “New York Times Reviews Self-Published Book” on Forbes.com, “If there’s one thing every self-published author yearns for, it’s to be reviewed alongside traditionally published books. ” While she goes on to say that “for most that’s a dream that is unlikely to come true,” that just may be changing. Continue reading “Indie Book Reviews: Signs of Positive Change”
Thinking Like a Literary Vendor
Writer and historian Elizabeth Abbott (pictured) recently posted some good tips for going about nonfiction book projects. Two of them often happen together and the third, which speaks to proposal development, goes beyond that – Let me explain. Continue reading “Thinking Like a Literary Vendor”
Rebecca Skloot
Writing Nonfiction: Tips on Conducting Research Interviews
Have an idea for a nonfiction book? Will it require interviewing a lot of certain types of people? Interviewing people may not sound that difficult, but there is a real art to conducting them effectively. Rebecca Skloot (pictured), author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks … Continue reading “Writing Nonfiction: Tips on Conducting Research Interviews”
What Is the Right Word Count for Nonfiction?
I am about to start Alan Weisman’s latest book, Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope For a Future on Earth? But I have to admit, the Index starting at almost the 500th page makes me wonder – Did this book need to be this long? As an editor, here is one of my favorite sayings about book lengths: Continue reading “What Is the Right Word Count for Nonfiction?”
Brick & Mortar Stores: Staying Alive in the Growing Digital Age
With the recent boon in digital publishing, it’s a challenging time for brick and mortar stores. What’s it like in bookstores these days? In more and more bookstores, gone are the days when: Continue reading “Brick & Mortar Stores: Staying Alive in the Growing Digital Age”
Talking Overpopulation: Signs of Coming Out of Taboo Territory?
Today the San Francisco Chronicle has the biggest feature article on population growth I have ever seen it do. The article is titled, “As the World Grow, So Do Climate Dangers.” In watching new nonfiction releases, I have also been noticing an excellent trend… Continue reading “Talking Overpopulation: Signs of Coming Out of Taboo Territory?”
