Atomic Habits is one of the most successful nonfiction books of all time. Before he wrote the book, James Clear wrote a stupendously successful blog. You might guess that it was an easy transition from writing blog posts to writing a book. You would be wrong. Here’s how Clear described things in his 2016 Annual » Read More
What you would do, begin it
26 Jul 2023
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“What you would do, begin it. Boldness has wonder, power, and magic in it.” There are several versions of that quote from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Faust.” It’s good advice no matter which version you prefer, especially if you’re a writer. What you would do Whether it’s a book, a blog » Read More
6 Rules to Help You Keep Moving Forward
19 Jul 2023
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So far, so good. You’ve got a solid idea for a book, and you’ve taken the time to plan it well. Now comes the “doing” part. Planning is good. Preparation is powerful. The hard part is to keep moving forward day after day for the year or more it will take to write your book. Here are six rules that can help » Read More
3 Writing Books You May Not Have Heard Of
12 Jul 2023
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There are many books that can teach you how to write better. But most of the recommendations you will see are for books that are popular today. Here are pointers to three excellent books that have slipped out of the public eye. The Art of Nonfiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers by Ayn Rand“Culled from sixteen » Read More
Authors: Numbers You Should Know and What They Mean
06 Jul 2023
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If you’re an author you’re probably aware of some important numbers. You probably track your word count. You may know the number of days until your next deadline. Some writers track the amount of time they spend writing and some can tell you how many days in a row they did some writing. Those are important. You » Read More