Why Do People Write Books? Well, Because They Want To.
That’s the easy answer, because they want to. The real, honest to goodness answer is a bit more complicated. People have varying reasons for writing […]
Proof Positive Storytelling (Narrative) Works for Nonfiction
So, what’s the story? Is storytelling a thing of Stephen King and J.D. Robb and those authors like them, but not for authors like you? […]
Time to Read: 10 Fiction Books to Buy Now for Those Cold Winter Evenings
If you’re on LinkedIn and you follow me, Yvonne, you know that I talk about fiction as a way to spark creativity for nonfiction writers. […]
Your Author’s Journey Beyond the Page – Embracing Public Speaking
I was almost in tears. The audience was silent. I had just told a joke, and no one laughed. I gulped, went on with my […]
18 Valuable Insights for Indie Published Authors in Today’s Publishing World
And it’s Friday the 13th, everyone. Who’s afraid of black cats and ladders? Not I. I am quite fond of black cats. And ladders are […]
Is It a Memoir or an Autobiography? There Is a Difference, and It Matters
At MBB we work with all kinds of writers: fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. To date, we have not worked with autobiographers, but we are open […]
Don’t Watch While Your Book Flops! 5 Must-Do Marketing Tasks for Every Author and Every Book
In my role as a book coach and author advisor, I am also involved with planning and advising on a well-rounded marketing strategy for getting […]
Understanding, Creating, and Tapping into Beta Readers
Beta readers are invaluable resources for authors, providing fresh eyes and constructive feedback on your manuscript before it goes to print. Often, they uncover places […]
8 Must Do Tasks to Complete BEFORE You Launch Your Book
In the olden days of the 20th century, books were launched or released by publishers who owned the “rights” (licensed from the author) and had […]
Effective Word-of-Mouth is Made Not Born
If you’re shaking your head back and forth, wondering what that title means – because everyone knows that word-of-mouth is organic, not manufactured – let […]