The Cover of Your Book Speaks Volumes: Make Sure It Says What YOU Want It To Say
“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” she said. He said it, too. They all said it. And, it was bad advice. The world WILL […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Book Lovers and Authors Everywhere!
“A book, too, can be a star, ‘explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,’ a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out […]
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 […]