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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

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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[TfTi] Ya Think?!? – “Self-Publishing’s Output and Influence Continue to Grow”

The latest figures show how indie authors are growing their audiences and their influence in the publishing world. Learn more.

By Tom Collins November 21, 2024 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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November is All About Reading, Writing, and Books!

How to celebrate writing, reading, and books in November? Let us count the ways!

By Tom Collins November 15, 2024 Books, Reading, Writing
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A table set with old-fashioned writing tools. Text on the image reads "Why do people write books? Because they want to."

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 […]

By Yvonne DiVita November 7, 2024 Books, Storytelling, Writing
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narrative storytelling for nonfiction

Proof Positive Storytelling (Narrative) Works for Nonfiction

So, what’s the story? Is storytelling a thing of Stephen King and J.D. Robb and authors like them, but not for nonfiction authors, like you? […]

By Yvonne DiVita October 24, 2024 Storytelling, Writing
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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.

By Tom Collins October 3, 2024 Books, Branding, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Marketing your business, Writing
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Book Lovers Day: So Nice, We Do It Twice!

On National Book Lovers Day, I asked the AI how I could use that as a book marketing hook; could you use any of the 25 ideas it came up with?

By Tom Collins August 9, 2024 Books, Lifestyle, Reading, Writing
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