Of course you'll want to edit your own book several times before you send it to an editor. Go through it with a fine-tooth comb and re-write and edit carefully. You might even ask someone who's your ideal reader to look at your manuscript before you send it to an editor. For exam...
The questions we should be asking, then, are these: Can I become a better writer? Can I offer more value to my readers? Could I even become an “above-average” writer? After all, if you want more—a stellar author career—don’t you have to first, become a stellar author? And if...
As I open my copy of Harper Lee’s new/old book, I will try to remember that nostalgia is a feeling anchored in the past. A visit to my childhood home, though eye-opening seen through the understanding of an adult, does not alter the feelings or memories associated with it. So it w...
If you want to be a published author, one of the most important steps you need to take (besides writing a great book) is building an author website. Here's the complete guide to building your online presence. If you're like most writers I know, you probably dream of getting published...
Before we start with it, we want you to know whether you’ve got in you the author that you want to be. Take our QUIZ ‘Do You Have A Book In You‘ to find out how successful an author are you going to become! How To Write A Book ...
According to her, the common practices of most inclusive leaders include honoring the non-official power structure, introducing a controversial process into a community, and drawing strategic-level thinking and ideas from people on the front line.Duvall...
Writers should never become experts. Once you become an expert, you can no longer learn anything new, and if you don’t learn anything new you will become stale and uninspired. Be a novice in everything and you will never run out of things to write about. ...
Figure out the format. Word? Google Docs? Know what you’re getting and what the author expects back. Make a copy of the originalbeforeyou makeanychanges. Turn on track changes. Give the author the chance to review what you’resuggestingthey change. ...
Author breaks down the steps to become an inclusive leader.(Brief article)Duvall, Cherie
Too lazy to read the whole thing? No problem, here’s the short version Here’s How to Become a Writer: Step 1: Become a better reader Step 2: Write Everyday Step 3: Start a Blog Step 4: Read the book “Everybody Writes” by Ann Handley Step 5: Enroll in an Online Writing Cou...