Category: Book Writing
Many authors struggle to write from home, simply because it’s filled with distractions. You may find yourself getting up every 30 minutes to let the dogs out, stopping to do laundry, cooking, or performing other “household activities.” When you spend your time doing these activities, however, you won’t have the time to write. This is […]
Get a Good Night’s Rest You can’t expect to have a super-productive day unless you get plenty of sleep the night before. Unfortunately, many people fall short of getting the recommended seven-to-eight hours of shut-eye per night. According to some statistics, as many as 70 million Americans suffer from sleep and/or wakefulness disorders. If you […]
Ever find yourself staring at a blank sheet of paper or empty computer screen without the ability to produce work? Writer’s block is an-too-common phenomenon that nearly every author will experience during his or her life. The first step toward overcoming it is understanding why you’ve hit a road block. The First Few Sentences… One […]
The advent of e-readers like the Barnes & Noble Nook and Amazon Kindle have paved the way for a convenient new way to access and read books: digitally. Rather than driving to a local book store and purchasing a physical paper or hardback copy, readers can fire up their e-reader to download a digital copy. […]
Originally launched 24 years ago (yes, it’s that old), Microsoft Word has become the preferred word processor among many PC users. It’s fast, offers a user-friendly interface, is constantly updated, and relatively inexpensive. All of these features make it an attractive choice for a word processor, but there are several other alternatives out there that […]
Take a Vacation When was the last time you took a vacation? According to the nonprofit think-tank Center for Economic and Policy Research, nearly half of all US adults did not take a vacation in 2014. Even if an employer gives his or her employees X amount of vacation days per year, many workers simply […]
The right word processing program will allow you to produce better quality work in less time. Whether you’re writing an article, research paper, journal entry, or an entire book, you’ll need a word processor. Trying to write any sizable amount of content in Notepad or its equivalent isn’t going to suffice. So, which word processing […]
Thinking about publishing your first eBook? It may sound daunting at first, but it’s a relatively easy and straight forward process. Yes, it will require some work, and there are also technical hurdles you must face. However, most seasoned authors will agree that learning the ropes of eBook publishing is well worth the time and […]
Still not convinced that writing a book is worth your time and energy? Granted, a lot of work goes into writing a book. You must choose a topic, research the topic, turn your thoughts into words, and then go back and proofread and edit everything before publishing it. Of course, this is just the general […]
Congratulations on your decision to write a book! Regardless of the niche/subject, it’s a great way to build credibility while promoting your respective brand or business. But it takes more than just a couple pages of rehashed content to produce a successful and engaging book. If you’re serious about writing a book, you should follow […]
Congratulations on your decision to write a book! It’s a fun and rewarding way to generate sales, establish greater brand recognition, and spread the word about your business. However, you’ll want to avoid the following mistakes when writing your book. Creating Your Own Cover Design According to a survey of over 1,000 self-publishing authors conducted […]
Personal experience can help your readers a lot. As you speak from experience, the truth is hard-hitting and readers can empathize with your situation. If you have been searching for something to improve yourself and you relate the same to your readers, they may try the same and gain in the course. When you are […]
If you passionate about a particular subject it helps you to be motivated and write the book. More surprisingly, the passion enables you to increase your patience and tenacity. Added benefit is your experience in the matter you choose to write. Passion and experience together makes your book perfect. How? Well, with passion only, you […]
Do not write a book to make money; instead, write a book to create opportunities that will earn you money. Once you become a writer you may be surprised at the turn of events like public speaking, coaching, workshops and much more. You might have written a book, but these activities following a book launch […]
Writing a book is easy If you think that only gifted people can write a book then you are wrong. It just requires some simple steps to help you become a good author. Passion: Anyone and everyone can write a book as long as they have the passion for what they’re writing about. Uniqueness: If […]