(with apologies and thanks to Steve Harrison)

If you’d like your title to be a bestseller — maybe even a New York Times Bestseller — then this post is for you.

An author emailed me after one of my […]

“Too wordy.”
“Paragraphs too long.”
“Sentences too long.”
These are the kinds of things I hear from agents and publishers at writers conferences and behind authors’ backs.
“Can’t figure out what it […]

I can add and subtract, multiply and divide. I can balance a checkbook. I can keep track of income and expenses on a spreadsheet. I can determine sales tax and apply seller discounts. I can figure out what […]

I know, I know–I keep answering questions instead of posting about stuff. But since people want to know why I ghostwrite, here’s my answer:
Why I Ghostwrite
Ghostwriting is a lucrative business for those who […]

I mentioned “Editorial Accountability” in a previous post, so I figured I oughta explain what that actually means. These days, digital publishers use algorithms to detect many of these issues and either reject or […]

I’m the expert who deconstructed ghostwriting theory, skills, and psychology necessary to command premium fees for the work. Most writers who come to me for help are in the same boat.

They look for clients b […]

Pricing is one of the four P’s of marketing. How much thought have you given to pricing your services?
Pricing: The Endless Question
“How much should I charge?”

“No one is buying my editing package. Should I […]

Many people with migraine have an adversarial relationship with their gut. During an attack, it can cause stomach and abdominal pain, nausea, an overly full sensation, and more. But why would a disorder that […]

Member Benefit #24

NAIWE is pleased to promote Hilary Cadman’s online courses in PerfectIt and EndNote. Hilary has been editing and training for over 20 years. The courses combine videos, exercises, and q […]

2024 NAIWE Children’s Book Winner
 

Immune Heroes

Author: Namita Gandhi

Children are naturally very curious creatures, and they usually have many questions. Children often enjoy exploring and learning. […]

You’ve finished your manuscript (MS), and now you are looking for an editor. Congratulations! The first step you need to take is to have a professional editor evaluate your MS. Once you’ve confirmed that you hav […]

Welcome back to our series on marketing basics! In my first article, I discussed the basics of marketing and the marketing mix: product, price, place, and promotion. Although most people equate “promotion” (ad […]

If you think you have migraine (or any other type of ongoing headache), discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician (PCP) first. They may be able to diagnose the condition and start treatment, though […]

We wanted to get to know Jennia D’Lima (NAIWE’s Creative Nonfiction Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared with us.

How do writers find out if their journey has an […]

And One Day We Will Die charity launch event
Signing new books in Red Wing, MN
Ghoulish Fest in March
Other stuff!

But For Now We Are Young

From dream to reality, And One D […]

Very Small Niche
If the market is specialized, most traditional publishers won’t consider the proposal. How is a small niche defined? Usually, the potential is fewer than five thousand books sold. Or it could b […]

February: National Self-Check Month. Take charge of your health, and increase your odds of avoiding chronic diseases or other preventable diseases.

February: Free and Open Source Software Month. Recognize the […]