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What is Writer’s Resistance?

What is Writer’s Resistance?

Writer’s block gets a whole lot of attention but writer’s resistance can be even more insidious.  Our founder, Kelly Notaras, defines writer’s…
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How Much Should Authors Share to Build a Platform?

How Much Should Authors Share to Build a Platform?

Blog Categories As you work on building your author platform (aka the audience of people who will buy your book),…
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Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Which is Right for You?

Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Which is Right for You?

Self-publishing and traditional publishing are both great options for getting your book out in the world, each with pros and…
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What to Leave Out of Your Memoir

What to Leave Out of Your Memoir

When you’re watching a movie and one of the characters sneezes, it’s for a reason. It’s either to show you…
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Is Your Book Too Long or Too Short?

Is Your Book Too Long or Too Short?

What happens if you finish your manuscript and your book is either way too long or way too short?  First…
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Should You Hire Your Own Editor?

Should You Hire Your Own Editor?

🤔 If you get assigned an editor when you publish your book through a traditional publisher, why would you pay…
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What Does Your Platform Size Have To Do With Your Book Topic?

What Does Your Platform Size Have To Do With Your Book Topic?

Pop Quiz! 🤓 Which of these two sentences do you think is correct? I don’t have a very big platform,…
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Should You Build Your Author Platform or Write Your Book First? 
Should You Build Your Author Platform or Write Your Book First? 

Should You Build Your Author Platform or Write Your Book First? 

It's a classic "Which comes first? The chicken or egg?" kind of question: Should you build your author platform or…
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3 Keys to Becoming a Spiritual Writer

3 Keys to Becoming a Spiritual Writer

Curious about how to become a spiritual writer? Wonderful! The wisdom you’ve learned, the obstacles you’ve overcome, the methodologies you’ve…
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Should You Call Yourself a Writer?

Should You Call Yourself a Writer?

There are plenty of titles that have to be officially given to you. Doctor. Police officer. 👑King of England. “Writer”…
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The First Step to Writing a Nonfiction Book

The First Step to Writing a Nonfiction Book

Want to know the super-important, often-overlooked first step to writing a nonfiction book? (We consider skipping this to be at…
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What Are 3 Things That Good Writers Do?

What Are 3 Things That Good Writers Do?

Just like playing the banjo, knitting, and competing in hot dog-eating competitions, writing is a skill that you can always…
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Are you stuck? How to get writing again!

Are you stuck? How to get writing again!

What’s the #1 issue aspiring authors hit as they reach for their book goals? They’re just not writing! Regardless of…
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What the Best Memoirs Have in Common

What the Best Memoirs Have in Common

Many aspiring authors come to me with questions about writing their memoirs. The answers to most of their questions can…
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#1 Secret to Writing a Self-Help Book

#1 Secret to Writing a Self-Help Book

There are so many different decisions that need to be made when writing a self-help book. The best way to…
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Book Launch: The Essential Guide

Book Launch: The Essential Guide

Introduction Chapter 1: Book Launch Basics Chapter 2: The Book Launch Myth Chapter 3: Finding Your Voice Chapter 4: Book…
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How to Write a Book Proposal
How to Write a Book Proposal: The Ultimate Guide

How to Write a Book Proposal: The Ultimate Guide

Table of Contents Introduction What is a Book Proposal? What Goes into a Book Proposal? 3 Steps Before Writing a…
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writing a memoir
Everything You Need to Know About Writing a Memoir

Everything You Need to Know About Writing a Memoir

Table of Contents Introduction What Types of Memoirs Are There? Preparing to Write a Memoir How to Choose a Theme…
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How to Self-Publish a Book: The Guide Every New Author Needs

How to Self-Publish a Book: The Guide Every New Author Needs

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Four Publishing Options Chapter 2: Self-Publishing Timeline Chapter 3: What is POD? Chapter 4: What Will You Need…
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Author Spotlight: Teri Dillion, Self-Published Author of No Pressure, No Diamonds

Author Spotlight: Teri Dillion, Self-Published Author of No Pressure, No Diamonds

I’ve known Teri Dillion for over a decade, having first met on a month-long meditation retreat in Colorado in 2008.…
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Promoting Your Self-Published Book: Publicity Secrets from Dawn Michelle Hardy

Promoting Your Self-Published Book: Publicity Secrets from Dawn Michelle Hardy

If you’re self-publishing your book, does that mean you can't get publicity? Not according to my guest today, the publicist…
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