publishing advice
HOW TO BUILD AN AUTHOR PLATFORM AND FOLLOWING FOR YOUR BOOK IN 7 STEPS
By Nancy Peske |
An author platform is a means of bringing your book, work, and brand to the attention of potential book buyers. ...
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR AL DESETTA ON WRITING A MEMOIR
By Nancy Peske |
Have you completed a memoir, or written a lot of material, and become stuck? A developmental editor can help you figure ...
FIND A LITERARY AGENT WHO IS RIGHT FOR YOU (AND YOUR BOOK): THREE TIPS
By Nancy Peske |
Most larger book publishers insist that you submit your book through a literary agent, although many smaller publishers do not. ...
BOOK TITLES THAT ARE MINDBLOWING: THREE TIPS FOR TITLING YOUR NONFICTION BOOK
By Nancy Peske |
“Don’t judge a book by its title”—but that’s what we do when we’re looking at books and considering whether to ...
11 LESSONS ON WRITING A BESTSELLER FROM JOHN GRAY’S BLOCKBUSTER HIT MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS
By Nancy Peske |
Twenty years ago, I had the honor of being involved in a cultural phenomenon called Men Are from Mars, Women Are ...
WRITE EFFECTIVE COPY FOR YOUR BOOK’S JACKET OR BACK COVER
By Nancy Peske |
Whether you self-publish or work with a publisher, it’s important to know how to write effective copy for your book's ...
WAITING FOR AN AGENT OR EDITOR TO RESPOND? GET BUSY!
By Nancy Peske |
The dog days of August can be the most frustrating for a writer because it’s next to impossible to get ...
WRITE A MEMOIR, NOVELIZATION, OR SELF-HELP BOOK BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCES
By Nancy Peske |
Many aspiring authors contact me about help with writing a book based on what they’ve learned as a result of their ...
Be True to Your Vision As an Author
By Nancy Peske |
As a writer, you have to accept that to be true to your vision may mean saying no to a ...