ideation Where do writers come up with ideas for stories, books or articles? Well, every writer is different. In fiction, a lot of authors will tell you that the idea just came out of the blue one day. JK Rowling, for instance, thought about Harry Potter for the first...
storytelling for nonfiction writers Let's Begin! the power of stories Have you ever wondered why is it that the only thing you remember about a lecture or talk you attended are the anecdotes the speaker told? Or why after you read a business book, the stories...
What is the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing? Let me give you an analogy. Let’s say publishing a book is like getting to the top floor of a very tall building. Traditional publishing requires you to convince a few gatekeepers (agents and...
“I’ve always wanted to write a book,” is a common reply from people when I tell them I’m an author. In fact, 81% of Americans feel that they have a book in them and should write it. That’s about 266 million people and very few will even...
“I want to write a book, but I’m not sure about what. I don’t have a clear idea. Can you help me?” That’s a common question I get from people. And the answer is yes, I can. That’s what this article is about, actually. So keep reading to learn how to come up with a...
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