How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 9 Steps
The waiting period is over, it's finally time to write that manuscript. Learn exactly how to write a nonfiction book in this comprehensive guide!
How to Write a Book in 15 Steps: An Author's Guide
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? From first outline to final edits, this guide will take you through how to write a book in 15 steps.
How to Find the Right Nonfiction Editor (to Take Your Book to the Next Level)
If you’ve got a cookbook, self-help manual, or piece of creative nonfiction in the works, you might just be asking yourself how to find the right nonfiction editor for your project. Scouting one can be as tough as online dating — a process filled with equal parts anxiety and hope. You want an editorial meet-cute ... read more »
How to Hire a Ghostwriter You Actually Trust in 9 Simple Steps
Learning how to hire a ghostwriter for your project can be a daunting prospect. Working on a book with another person means that you're going to be sharing thoughts and opinions, solving problems, and trying to mind-meld — all at the same time. It all adds up to a pretty intimate experience. Needless to say, it's ... read more »
What is Creative Nonfiction? Memoirs, Literary Journalism, and More!
From viral essays to acclaimed biographies, creative nonfiction is one of the fastest-growing literary genres — even if its name sounds like a contradiction in terms. Called CNF for short, this rich and capacious form marries the elegance of poetry with the rigor of reportage, recalling the famous Keats quote: Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that ... read more »
Upmarket Fiction: The Forgotten Middle Child of the Publishing World
[Last updated: 10/21/2019] Calling something “commercial” can sound like an insult in some circles, as if it’s a trifling entertainment not worthy of the term “literature.” In other circles, the term “literary” results in a half-stifled yawn, and is considered pretentious. A question you might ask when you’re writing is, "Can a book be both ... read more »
How to Write a Children's Book: An Author's Guide
So, you want to know how to write a children’s book? That’s awesome — children and teenagers are some of the most devoted readers out there! But you should know that writing great children's literature is no easy feat, especially if you're brand-new to the game. Luckily, we're here to give you aspiring authors a ... read more »
How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon
So, you're an independent author who's ready to put out your newest work — and now you want to know how to publish a book on Amazon, the grand hub of e-commerce and the original online bookstore. In this day and age, there’s no better way to make your book quickly available to the general ... read more »
Manuscript Format: A Guide for Novels (FREE Template)
When you’re writing a first draft that’s for your eyes only, there’s no “wrong” manuscript format. Whatever helps you get your ideas down is perfectly fine — and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Some writers will write longhand on a legal pad; others might choose to use specialist formatting tools so they can see ... read more »
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book in 2020?
We all know that writing and publishing a book is a costly process — not just financially, but emotionally, too. And even once you’ve emerged from self-imposed writing exile with your hard-earned manuscript in hand, you’re still left with the question of how much will it cost to publish this thing? Luckily, this post is dedicated ... read more »
