Tell Your Story in a Memoir
You’ve decided to tell your story in a memoir. Okay, but now what? That’s actually not the first question you have to ask yourself. The question that will launch your memoir is: Why am I writing this? That single question will not only provide you with the focus you need for the entire book, it… Continue Reading
Self-Publish Like a Pro – Book Production and Distribution
By the time you start thinking about the production and distribution of your book, you’ve usually got the writing and design of your book well in hand. Or perhaps you’re just thinking ahead. Kudos to you, either way. So let’s talk about book production and distribution. Continue Reading
Self-Publish Like a Pro – Page Design & Formatting
If you want your book to look like a DIY project, by all means handle the page design and formatting of your book on your own. But if you want your pages to look professional, you need to hire a book designer. Unfortunately, that’s a step way to many writers who self-publish wind up skipping.… Continue Reading
Self-Publish Like a Pro – Book Format
Self-publishing can sound daunting, and even haunt you like that scary Halloween exhibit, especially after you start doing a little online research. That’s why I started Incubation Press. Even if prospective authors decide to hire someone else to self-publish their books—or do it on their own—at least they’ll be able to follow a streamlined seven-step… Continue Reading
Self-Publish Like a Pro – Book Elements
Want your book to be taken seriously? Then make sure you self-publish like a pro, starting with all the essential book elements. Not every book features all book elements. In the list below, I’ll indicate which are optional and which are not. But at least you’ll know what you’re options are, along with what they’re… Continue Reading
Self-Publish Like Pro – Revising & Editing
Like every writer, you want to self-publish like a pro. But do you know how? As much as you might feel you don’t need to, being able to self-publish like a pro often boils down to revising your manuscript and then having it professional edited. And that requires equal amounts of humility and receptivity. I… Continue Reading
Write Like a Pro
Do you ever wonder how the pros keep cranking out books or articles year after year? While that’s certainly not easy, it’s also not rocket science. The key is finding what works for you, and then keeping a few tricks of the trade in mind so that you, too, can write like a pro. Continue Reading
Self-Publish Like a Pro – Cover Design
You’ve thrown everything you have into your book, and it’s finally done. Now it’s time to design a cover that not only does it justice, but grabs the notice of potential readers. But here’s the deal. Most of them won’t be seeing it in real life. Instead of seeing a book that measures, let’s say,… Continue Reading
The Secrets to Writing Great Scenes
Give your readers a vicarious experience and you’ll suck them in every time. Whether you’re writing fiction or creative nonfiction, that means writing great scenes that come alive through dialogue, detail and more. Continue Reading
Literary Agent:
Ted Weinstein
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