I love Randy Ingermanson’s writing and teaching. Among many other accomplishments (“Writing Fiction for Dummies,” for one), he is the inventor of “the Snowflake Method” of fiction writing, which you can read about on his website. Even though I have never written any fiction (not on purpose, anyway), and have none in the works right [...]
February 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Learn about writing nonfiction from a master fiction-writing teacher
February 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Writing a book: Think about images
I’ve written many white papers, and Michael Stelzner has long been a source of inspiration to me in that realm. I just found an entry on his blog by John White, and it resonated with me. Perhaps it will with you: Images as Bricks, Text as Mortar – A New Model for White Papers? By [...]
February 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
2 tools to help you conquer your fear of writing a book
Many people who want to write a book are held back by fear–of not being able to finish; of how the book will be judged; of being “found out.” These are common experiences. If you have any of these fears, do not berate yourself. If you’ve never written a book, it’s a mysterious and daunting [...]
February 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Write a book: Begin with the end in mind
Made famous by Covey in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” this dictum is perfect for the author of a non-fiction book. The word “end” in “begin with the end in mind” has two meanings: the last part, and the purpose. Both are applicable. What is the last part of your book? In the [...]
February 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Why should I write a book? And do I need a coach to write a book?
I’m an expert in non-fiction book writing and publishing–why, how, and what. In my view, the best reason to write a book is if you want to promote your services as an expert. By writing a book, you accomplish several things: You “credentialize” yourself You create a unique and inexpensive brochure You produce a vehicle [...]
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You don’t need a coach to write your a book–just a method
Why is a book coach saying you don’t need a coach to write your book? Because most people don’t. The instructions in my free book–”The Simple Secret To Writing A Non-Fiction Book In 30 Days, At 1 Hour A Day!”–are simple and direct. Follow them, and your book will be done in much less time [...]