[Marginalia] Imperfection as the Strength of a Work
In this re-thinking of an item I wrote several years ago, we’ll examine some reasons you should embrace imperfection in your work.
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? […]
[TfTi] Indie Authors: Don’t Forget to File Your BOIR!
Most indie authors with an LLC must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). The penalties are harsh, and filing is easy.
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. […]
10 Ways Writing a Book Builds Business Success
Why should every business person write and publish a book displaying their ideas, experience, and expertise? Here are ten reasons.
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 […]
Indie Authors: Get Ready for KDP’s Identity Verification
KDP says it is “rolling out” a new identity verification process for author and publisher accounts, likely to fight book piracy. What you need to know.
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 […]
Getting Old or Growing Elder?
Learn how your beliefs and attitudes toward aging impact your health, happiness, and longevity, and how you can change them for the better.
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 […]