Nancy Peske

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3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR BOOK DISCOVERABLE

As you write your book or make plans to, keep in mind that you’ll be more satisfied with getting your ...
The Determined Patient book

WRITING AND PUBLISHING A BOOK: THE DETERMINED PATIENT EXAMPLE

Recently, my clients Robert Danziger and Mary Gellens, two physicians, saw their book The Determined Patient published. Here are some insights you ...

THE ELEMENTS OF A BOOK PROPOSAL

The elements of a book proposal all have to be included in what is a marketing piece that will convince ...

WHAT TYPE OF FREELANCE EDITOR DO I NEED?

Hoping to get your book published? You may need to hire a freelance editor to help you achieve your goal. ...

HOW TO CREATE A COMPARATIVE BOOKS LIST THAT WILL GET YOU A BOOK DEAL

By Nancy Peske The comparative books list is a crucial element in a successful book proposal. It is your best tool ...
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7 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT HIRING A FREELANCE EDITOR FOR YOUR BOOK

Not all freelance editors do the same type of work. If you are looking to hire an editor for your book, ...
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YOUR BOOK AS A CREDIBILITY CARD THAT BUILDS YOUR BRAND

Are you trying to establish your brand as distinct from others? A book written by you can serve as a ...
Cinematherapy is self-care; Cinematherapy can soothe the soul in troubled times.

CINEMATHERAPY CAN SOOTHE THE SOUL IN TROUBLED TIMES

Cinematherapy is self-care: It’s choosing watching movies that match your mood soothe the soul in troubled times, make you laugh ...
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DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING AND GHOSTWRITING: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

Ghostwriters write the first drafts of chapters. Developmental editors collaborate with the author on getting the first drafts written. Developmental ...
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WRITE A TRANSFORMATIONAL NONFICTION BOOK THAT SOLVES AN URGENT PROBLEM

Why should someone buy your transformational nonfiction book? Because you’re going to solve an urgent problem of theirs. Back when ...