Wondering how to get your book out there? There are a range of paths you can take, from traditional publishing
Category: how to write a book
Back cover blurbs
Caroline Kaiser has some thoughtful suggestions about how to write a back cover blurb. Go read her advice on her
Get your manuscript ready for the editor and save money on editing costs
I have good news for you — two bits of it, even! You can save money by doing a bit
Conquering Writer’s Paralysis
There are many times when you might encounter writer’s block. It might feel more like paralysis. A colleague called me
Language-change index, why $10/hr is not enough, training on-demand, and finding time to write — links this week
Some weeks the great stuff floods in. This was one of those weeks. And my podcast is super late! Language-Change
Changing formatting, signs you need a beta reader, infodump with style, and a peek at the writer’s process — Links Roundup
This week some particularly good blog posts came my way.
Styling Decisions — word choice and punctuation
Some people argue that using American spelling will open up a whole new market for their book. I don’t know
How long should my writing be?
The idealist says “it should be as long as it takes to cover what you have to say.” I’m a
Speak the first draft of your book
“The thing is, I’m a much better lecturer than I am a writer” said one person I am coaching. Well,
Blog the first draft of your book
(The second entry in the “how to write a book” series.) One popular and productive way to write a book