Has imposter syndrome stopped you from writing your book
The dreaded imposter syndrome.... has it struck you down? You get part of the way through writing and then you wonder, "Is this good enough? Am I good enough?" And those feelings of doubt make you hesitant, and they make you procrastinate, and worst case they stop you...
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Why is writing a book very much like microwaving a bad ready meal?
When writing a book, why do most people decide to cut corners? People who want to work with me say, "I need to share my experience. I need to teach people what I know, and they're going to love it." I think, "Great, if your information has got value, if you've got a...
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Preparing for print – photos and artwork
Photos and custom artwork enhances your book When it comes to book origination, depending on your subject matter you may wish to include photographs, diagrams, charts, tables. For example, if you have written a book about gym exercises it would be easier to add...
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Preparing for print – back matter
What is back matter You've included all of the front matter at the beginning of your book, you've formatted the main body, set out your chapters and you've heard of back matter but do you really need it Back matter usually includes sections such as glossary, index,...
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Preparing for print – front matter
What is front matter Front matter is one part of the book that confuses many new independent authors is the front matter. Worse still, they make a rookie mistake and omit it altogether, assuming a cobbled-together copyright statement will suffice. So what should you...
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Should writers use a word processor to produce their books
Let's first start with a definition of a 'Word Processor' courtesy of Wikipedia. 'A word processor is an electronic device or computer software application that that performs the task of composition, editing, formatting, and printing of documents.'Sounds good but as...
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How to choose the perfect title for your book
Choosing the perfect title has the same pains that choosing the perfect topic has. There are so many to choose from, and you are never sure which one is the perfect one! There is one difference, though. Choosing a title is even more difficult since you have to sell...
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How to plan your book interior images
Do you need illustrations in your book to better describe your words? You may have heard “A picture is worth a thousand words,” which is true in the case of books, as it is everywhere else. So what if you need imagery in your book? How do you handle that? How do you...
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How to “Do a Houdini” and Write a Good Book in 12 Weeks
When I tell people that it is possible to write a great book in a mere 12 weeks, they either look at me flabbergasted or laugh it off saying “Oh, we can’t do a Houdini, can we?”Fact is, you actually can (not a literal Houdini, mind you). People usually presume that...
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How to choose the best book genre
Choosing the right topic for your book is a big decision to make, and is among the biggest challenges that a writer has to face. Even if you know what category you want to write on, you need to be specific for the book, and there are so many sub-categories to choose...
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