33 Writing Tips: Expert Advice for Nonfiction Authors
As a general rule, I don’t write writing advice lists, and I dislike posts with “writing tips.” The problem is that young writers and Authors study those lists instead of...Read More
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How to Write a Book [Step-By-Step Guide] by a 4X New York Times Bestselling Author
The best, most comprehensive online guide to writing a non-fiction book in existence. Read More
The Simple Way To Outline A Nonfiction Book [With Free Template]
Your book outline is the structure of your book, and thus incredibly important. If you start writing without a good outline template, the process...Read More
The Only Software You Need to Write a Book is Already On Your Computer
Think about your favorite authors—the ones whose books deeply affected your life. Do you know what all of them had in common? None of them used special book writing software...Read More
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9 Ways to Boost Your Writing Motivation (That Actually Work)
No one wakes up every single day with the motivation to write—not even Authors with major bestsellers under their belt (like me). There will be days...Read More
How to Write a Memoir: 3 Steps to Telling Your Life Story
A memoir is a powerful way to share the story of your life. It tells your family, children, grandchildren, and all the generations to come who you are...Read More
7 Creative Writing Exercises That Actually Work (& Which Ones You Should Avoid)
One of the biggest misconceptions about writing a book is what it takes to be a good writer. People think that if they want to be a better writer, they're...Read More
How to Outline Your Memoir (A Complete Step-by-Step Guide)
You might think that because you're writing a book about your own life, you don't have to do any outlining for it. That’s not true. I know it's tempting...Read More
How to Write a Strong Opening Sentence & Engage Readers (With Examples)
"I've never met you, but I'm gonna read your mind." That's the opening line to The Scribe Method. It does what great opening sentences should...Read More
What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and an Autobiography?
What's the difference between an autobiography and a memoir? I'll tell you right now: Memoirs are autobiographies without the elitist attitude. Even though people say they're distinct...Read More
What is a Writing Coach? (And Should You Hire One for Your Book?)
I can't tell you how many nonfiction writers I've seen get stuck on their first draft. Sometimes it happens in the middle of the book, sometimes...Read More
How To Write Your First Draft (Scribe and Vomit Draft Method)
One of the biggest hurdles beginning writers have to face is the first draft. They usually have a lot of really bad ideas about what their first draft is supposed to be like and how they are... Read More
The Best Music for Writing: 32 Playlists for Inspiration & Focus
Music can set the tone when you're writing a book. Or, it can help you avoid writer's block by motivating you through the hard, boring work of sitting in your chair. But it has to be the right music for you (and your book)... Read More
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Turning Your Blog Into a Book
Before I talk about turning your blog into a book, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: You don't need a blog to write a successful book.... Read More