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

April 8, 2015 By Shelley Hitz 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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 Tagged With: authors, publishing, tools for authors, Writing Advice

Get the ‘Author Advantage’

January 30, 2015 By Heather Hart 1 Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

An important part of publishing your book is the book description. The cover draws the reader in, but the description seals the deal. However, many authors find that summarizing their book in just a few paragraphs isn’t as easy as it sounds. And doing so in a way that entices readers… well, that’s even harder. […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Marketing Tips Tagged With: Book Marketing, book marketing tips, book review, essential books, marketing, publishing, tools for authors, Writing Advice

12 Must-Follow Blogs For Authors

July 8, 2014 By Heather Hart 36 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

 One key factor to our success as authors is what we have learned from others along the way. So today, we want to share 12 of our favorite blogs for authors. We encourage you to check them out as well as share which blogs are your favorite blogs are in the comments.   #1. The […]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: author websites, authors, Book Marketing, book marketing tips, fiction authors, marketing, non-fiction authors, websites, Writing Advice, Writing Tips

Two Things You Need To Know Before Writing Your Book

May 26, 2014 By Heather Hart 1 Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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: Writing, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, fiction authors, non-fiction authors, writing, Writing Advice, writing non-fiction, Writing Tips

6 Books Every Writer Needs To Read

May 13, 2014 By Heather Hart 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Writing is an art. If you want to do well, you have to learn the craft. The saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” But it is equally important to study the craft of writing. Writing alone isn’t enough to improve. You have to study the art of writing and practice writing well. In this post, I […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, book review, essential books, fiction authors, tools for authors, Writing Advice, Writing Tips

6 Great Books For Non-Fiction Authors

May 12, 2014 By Heather Hart Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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

5 Steps to Self-Editing Your Writing

February 15, 2014 By Heather Hart 5 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Poor editing detracts from the reader’s experience, and it also can cast you in a bad light as an author. Needless to say, good editing is a huge part of being a successful author. In this post, we’re going to cover 5 steps to self-editing your writing, but first, I wanted to share a few […]

Filed Under: Editing, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, Editing, essential books, tools for authors, Writing Advice

3 Keys to Writing Success and Overcoming Procrastination

July 12, 2013 By Shelley Hitz 43 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

3 Keys to Writing Success

What does it take to be a successful writer?  As I have reflected on my own journey, I am going to share with you 3 keys to writing success.   I would love to hear your keys to success as well in the comments. Writing and Publishing Books Many people are amazed that I have published […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips, Productivity, Publishing, Publishing Tips, Writing Tagged With: Writing Advice, Writing Tips

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