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Ask the Book Coach: Real Answers to Real Questions about Writing and Publishing Your Book

What is the difference between indie-publishing and traditional publishing? Indie publishing offers authors full control and higher royalties. Rather than waiting around for an agent […]

By Yvonne DiVita May 29, 2025 Audiobooks, Books, publishing, Writing
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[TfTi] No Thesaurus? NO WAY, Stephen King!

Stephen King claims, “Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word.” Nonsense, I say. What do you think?

By Tom Collins May 22, 2025 Books, Creativity, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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Books have the Power to Change Lives

Every time I read an amazing post on social, most likely LinkedIn, I think: “This person should write a book,” and I love it when they have!

I want people to understand that the letters on the page that make up the words that make up the paragraphs are always more than scribbles from a kindergartner.

By Yvonne DiVita April 17, 2025 Books, Writing
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What do John Hurston, Andre Norton, and George Eliot Have in Common with Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein?

Celebration National Women’s History Month In Celebration of National Women’s History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share some stories (and books) of […]

By Yvonne DiVita March 20, 2025 International Womens History Month, women writers, women writers in history, Writing
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What Do You Do When the Dream Dies?

Reddit I visit Reddit every day and read through post after post of people ready to give up their dream of being a successful, published […]

By Yvonne DiVita March 5, 2025 Books, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Writing
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Reading Will Improve Your Writing, But How to Fit It In?

Advice from famous authors, backed up by recent science, tells us that to write well, we must be readers. Reading tips for busy authors.

By Tom Collins February 27, 2025 Books, Creativity, Reading, Writing
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20 humorous but painfully true reasons not to write your book

20 Humorous (But Painfully True) Reasons NOT To Write Your Book This Year

I’m no comedian, but the other day, I was thinking about all the reasons people give me for not writing the book they say they […]

By Yvonne DiVita February 4, 2025 Book Coaching, Books, Writing
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Why is show don't tell so damn hard?

Why is Show Don’t Tell So Damn Hard!?!

Show, Don’t Tell is often the monkey on our back as writers. When we receive a note from an editor on a story we’ve sent […]

By Yvonne DiVita January 22, 2025 Books, Creativity, Storytelling, Uncategorized, Writing
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Writing Your Book in 2025 – A Few Bits of Advice on Writing and Marketing to Start the Year Off Right

I’m not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I find them overrated and understated. People write down their so-called resolutions on December 31st and vow […]

By Yvonne DiVita January 9, 2025 Book Coaching, Books, Writing
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[TfTi] Brain-Rot then, Brain Rot now: Stop It!

Why is “brain rot” the 2024 word of the year, what causes it, and how can you avoid it?

By Tom Collins December 5, 2024 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning, Reading, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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