How to Write a Non-Fiction Book Proposal (with Template)
You want to get your book picked up by a traditional publisher? Let me be very clear about this: Most authors should skip traditional publishing...Read More
Book Writing
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Scribe Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Permissions for Books
When writing your book, you sometimes quote or otherwise use other works, like books, songs, poems, or even pictures or artwork. Doing that...Read More
Parts of a Book: An Essential Guide for Authors
During the editing of my first book, my editor asked me if I wanted to put in a List of Contributors. What? Then he proceeded to ask me a...Read More
The 4 Essential Principles to Make Your Nonfiction Writing Great
Remember writing essays in school with a minimum word count? If you were like me, you’re guilty of turning “they said” into “they then proceeded to vocally exclaim…”Read More
Advertorial vs. Editorial Content: What’s the Difference?
Do you like it when people blatantly try to sell you something? Especially when that's not what you want to hear about? Of course not. Everyone hates that...Read More
How Much of Your Story Should Be in Your Book?
Every author struggles with how much of their personal story should be in their book. Some want to put a lot of their story in their book. Others don’t want...Read More
Scribe Guide To Book Forewords
Before you read this, let me emphasize this point: Most books do not need a foreword. If you are unsure if your book needs a foreword, then it does not...Read More
How To Write Your Book Acknowledgments
This is entirely up to you. Recognize whoever you feel contributed enough to your book that they deserve it. For example, common groups of people that Authors...Read More
How to Pick the Perfect Book Idea
One of the most common questions I get from potential authors is: "I know I want to write a book, but I’m having trouble settling on the exact subject matter. How do I...Read More
Should You Write a Book? Why You Shouldn’t Even If You Can
Many people will tell you that you have to write a book. I hear it all the time—especially from people who are trying to sell some worthless marketing course on how to write a book. They make it sound critical to your success...Read More