Yes, the Future of Messaging Includes Writing (and 10 Tips to Help Yours)
When I started the layout work on Chapter 10, “Ten Simple Tips to Eliminate Copywriter’s Frustration,” I had to stop and share a glimpse with you.
Unfinished Chapters: Common Traps that Keep Writers from Becoming Published Authors
It happens to all of us.
We start that book we’ve always planned to write, but life gets in the way, work takes over, and we’re so tired, we just can’t face that blank page.
[TfTi] Writing Yourself Into Their Lives; and other useful bits
In this week’s Tips from Tom’s inbox, I’ve gathered a wider set than I usually include, and consequently our dives will be a bit shallower. […]
When First Is Not Best – Revising Your Book’s First Draft
Writing a book from beginning to end can seem daunting, especially when you realize there is writing, and editing, more writing, more editing, reviews, and […]
Kickstarter and Other Fund-Raising Ideas for Publishing Your Book
Crowdfunding for your book project. A little advice on which platforms to use and how to create a campaign.
Finding and Fixing Your Sacred Flaws
A funny thing happened when I was reading Will Storr’s The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better. […]
Finding Lost Time (and What to Do with It)
As I began writing, the photo above made sense. A major Nor’easter was moving up the coast and the governor had declared a state of […]
Don’t Write a Good Book – Write a GREAT Book – Here’s How
Everyone wants to write a good book. I want you to write a GREAT BOOK! Your first job is to decide Yes! I’m going to […]
Wanna Bet? – Why Authors Need a Scout Mindset
This edition of Marginalia focuses on The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t, by Julia Galef. As the subtitle suggests, it’s […]
Should You Write That Nonfiction Book? Are You Ready?
It takes courage to be vulnerable and authentic to the whole world. That’s pretty much what writing a book is about. That vulnerability. That courage. […]