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Digital v. Print

If you Google “digital books versus print books” you’ll find plenty of posts about the...

The Purpose of Punctuation

Do you have writing tics? Words that you habitually use repetitively? Maybe we should call...

How to Create a Writing Habit

I can write a shopping list on the subway. I might even jot down an...

What is Canadian English?

Jon Hamm makes much of his Canadian roots on Skip the Dishes TV ads. Joking...

Why Write a Book?

WHY WRITE A BOOK? People tell you, “You oughta write a book!” It’s nice to...

What is Platform?

Platform is a concept that is relatively new to publishing. But it’s burrowed into the...

Is my Book a Brand?

We are all familiar with authors who are brands: Seth Godin, Deepak Chopra, Suze Orman,...

Be Clear on Reader Results

I met a new contact on Linkedin who is an international business coach. Her main...

How Much of You Should be in your Nonfiction Book?

Many authors writing a nonfiction book struggle with how much of their personal story to...

Why Talking Aloud Improves your Writing

Are you writing a nonfiction book? Congratulations! Maybe you’re thinking about it, but haven’t started...

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