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Why Is Writing a Book so Hard?
Writing a book teaches you about your fears and habits. You quickly learn why people ask, "Why is writing a book so hard?" Which of these scenarios best describes you? Are you a self-starter or a procrastinator? Is this you? You wake up refreshed to start your day and...
63 How to Write a Memoir-Laura Conklin- Writing to Get Business Podcast
A memoir can be the riskiest forms of writing because for this kind of book to get traction, it has to have appeal to more people than your mother and father. Laura Conklin, a nurse highly experienced in many areas of her profession, had to carefully plan how she...
How to Use a Pro Writing Aid with Scrivener
Check out Scrivener, a versatile and multifaceted program that serves as a pro writing aid, for these reasons: It’s low-risk, with a 30-day free trial program.You can buy it for $49 in either Windows or Macintosh version.If you need a form of tutorial assistance in...
62 How to Deal with Employees’ Resistance to Change -April Callis-Birchmeier – Writing to Get Business Podcast
Has the current pace of change in the world hurt your business? How can you learn to adapt to change and not be resistant to change, not only as an individual, but as the leader of a company? No matter where you are in your life, you have experienced phenomenal change...
Who Should Read Your Book: Beta Readers
Rare is the author whose work doesn’t need professional editing or beta readers. However, all authors can reach out to friends, family, fellow writers, and business colleagues as beta readers for evaluation of their work. When to Get Feedback From Beta Readers You can...
The Danger of Blogging
If you’ve read my latest book, 52 Writing Tips: Fast and Easy Ways to Polish Your Writing, you know that I devote one section to blogging, with several articles to help both novice and experienced bloggers. Why, then, would I describe blogging as dangerous? Done...
61 How to Do a Virtual Book Launch -Linley Baker – Writing to Get Business Podcast
At least 80% of people in the U.S. feel they have a virtual book in them, but for the majority of these would-be writers, the book stays inside. What makes the difference between those who and those who don’t complete and publish a book? Linley Baker’s story provides...
60 Why Business People Need to Write Well – Randy Gage – Writing to Get Business Podcast
A man on a mission to help people clear archaic childhood beliefs to become fully functioning human beings, Randy Gage wrote Radical Rebirth to further that mission. In this provocative interview, he analyzes popular culture, clickbait news headlines, and other media...
How to Write a Non-Fiction Book Review
Someone asks you to write a non-fiction book review. This first question you need to answer is: Is This a Good Subject for You? Consider the subject matter. Do you know anything about it? Whether you do or not, does it interest you? These really are separate...
How to Make a Cover for Your Book
Your first decision is whether you want to create a cover for your book yourself or you want to hire a designer. And because you know people will judge your book by its cover, your goal is to have as a professional looking cover as you can create. Do It...
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