To date, I have five non-fiction books under my belt with one more on the way in March 2017. Back when I first dipped my big toe in the non-fiction waters, there were not thousands of “how to” books on writing. I had to put on my thinking cap and …
I love writing non-fiction books. I may not know everything, but I’d like to think I know a lot about the subjects that bring out my passions. When a person picks up a non-fiction book, they are either trying to solve a problem or discover something about themselves. Your book …
One of the best pieces of writing advice I ever got came from Stephen King’s book On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft, where he said (and I’m paraphrasing): “Close the door and for the first draft, write for yourself. No structure. No plot. Only the story matters. For if …
“I don’t have the time.” How many times have you used that excuse over the years? I’m embarrassed to say I’ve used it most of my adult life. When I was a kid, I never offered that phrase up as an excuse. Because if I wanted something bad enough I …
Welcome to the Story & Promote podcast. Your place for getting your story out of your head & promoting the hell out of it. Story & Promote Podcast #10 **Show Format** * Introduction * Story Tip: Don’t make your antagonist such a dick. * Topic: Give your …
Welcome to the Story & Promote podcast. Your place for getting your story out of your head & promoting the hell out of it. Story & Promote Podcast #9 **Show Format** * Introduction * Story Tip: Are your characters consistent? * Topic: Turn your book into a …
