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Get Ready for the 2016 Nonfiction Master Course!

October 11, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

nonfiction master course

Over the next couple of months, I have been asked to participate in several online summits. I love participating in summits as it uses one of my primary gifts – speaking – to reach my target audience.

Filed Under: Writing Non-Fiction

5 Editing Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Nonfiction Book

August 31, 2016 By Shelley Hitz 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

editing mistakes to avoid

Editing is essential so that you can share your message clearly to your readers. In today’s training, I share 5 editing mistakes to avoid when writing a nonfiction book.

Filed Under: Writing Non-Fiction

Non-Disclosure Agreements – Three Great Reasons You Should Use One

April 8, 2015 By Shelley Hitz 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Have you heard of an NDA form? NDA stands for non-disclosure agreement and is a contract between two parties to ensure that sensitive information is not shared. You may never need to use this kind of form as an author. However, in this post, I want to share three reasons authors should consider using an NDA form when hiring […]

Filed Under: Business, Entrepreneur, Publishing Tips, Self-Publishing, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, publishing, tools for authors, Writing Advice

What Happened After They Told Me I Couldn’t Write (True Story)

February 9, 2015 By guestpost Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

A Guest Post from Jeff Herring Content Marketing is a great way to build your online business. The problem is that most people who teach it stop at the point of creating content. While creating profitable content is essential, there is so much more you can do with your content. That’s why I expand Content Marketing into the 5 […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Marketing Tips, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: Book Marketing, book marketing tips, live webinar, marketing, non-fiction authors, Webinars

Mind Mapping Your Book

January 8, 2015 By Heather Hart 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

One of my favorite tools for authors is mind mapping. Why? Mind maps are a great way to organize your thoughts, but they can also be condensed so they aren’t overwhelming. No other outlining system offers the visual representation you can get from a mind map, and they have become an essential part of outlining […]

Filed Under: Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: mind mapping, productivity tips, tools for authors, Writing Tips

Two Things You Need To Know Before Writing Your Book

May 26, 2014 By Heather Hart 1 Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Deciding to step out and write a book is an exciting decision. However, before you start writing, there are some things you need to know. The type of book you are writing and how much you already know will determine just how much you will need to learn before you can begin the process. While there […]

Filed Under: Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, fiction authors, non-fiction authors, writing, Writing Advice, writing non-fiction, Writing Tips

6 Great Books For Non-Fiction Authors

May 12, 2014 By Heather Hart Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

While most non-fiction authors don’t need to study plotting and character development, knowing how to craft a sentence, use correct grammar, and outline a book are all still important. Finding books to help non-fiction writers with their craft is much more difficult than finding books for fiction authors. I was recently at my local Books-A-Million […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Non-Fiction Tagged With: authors, book review, essential books, non-fiction authors, tools for authors, Writing Advice

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