Is your book self-help or a memoir? Our non-nonsense guide Ameesha | November 18, 2020 One of the most common reasons for writing a nonfiction book is “I want to help people change their life”. […]
Self-publishing your book: Should you DIY or get expert help? Ameesha | November 11, 2020 Since the rise of self-publishing as an alternative to traditional publishers, millions of authors have been able to release their […]
Exclusive Interview with Laide Abel, Author of “People As Assets” Ameesha | November 4, 2020 Hi Laide! Congratulations on self-publishing your debut book People As Assets: Building High Performance Organizations. What’s it all about? It […]
How to set (and achieve) the right goal for your nonfiction book Ameesha | October 28, 2020 So, you want to write a nonfiction book. Maybe a business book, a how-to book, a self-help book, or a […]
8 “Lessons in Stoicism”: How to be a better human Ameesha | October 13, 2020 Lately, the Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy of Stoicism has become surprisingly popular. In our world of excess, of always […]
10 Self-help clichés to avoid in your writing Ameesha | October 6, 2020 Whether you’re writing a self-help book, a personal development blog, or even an inspirational podcast script, your primary goal is […]
Yes, your nonfiction book Needs to have a narrative. Here’s why Ameesha | September 29, 2020 Guest post: By Shazeen Iqbal, The Writer Vending Machine A nonfiction book is a unique journey where the author communicates factual […]
Are physical copies or e-books more popular? Ameesha | September 22, 2020 The first Kindle appeared on our shelves in 2007—and since then, the debate has raged: which format is more popular, […]
Exclusive Interview: Samba Lékouye, Author of “Everythink: Wisdom 4 Freedom” Ameesha | September 15, 2020 Hi Samba, it’s great to catch up with you! A few years ago, you published your first book Everythink and […]
3 Simple steps to start writing a nonfiction book Ameesha | September 8, 2020 If you want to write a nonfiction book, the first question that probably comes to mind is: where do I start? As […]
13 Business lessons I learned from Sun Tsu’s “The Art of War” Ameesha | August 25, 2020 In the world of nonfiction, there are a handful of classic books that it’s assumed one should read. One of […]
Exclusive Interview with Jym Brown, Author of “#Life: The wisdom of philosophy, psychology, and pop culture for living a better life” Ameesha | August 18, 2020 Hi Jym, thanks for speaking to us today! So, you’ve just self-published your debut book #Life. What’s it about? It’s my humble […]
7 Brain hacks to better remember what you’ve read Ameesha | August 11, 2020 Ever read an interesting, inspiring, or informative nonfiction book, then just a few weeks later find that you’ve forgotten most […]
How to get published: An insider’s guide to the 4 types of book publishing Ameesha | August 4, 2020 If you’re an aspiring author, the age-old question is “How do I get my book published?” While it used to […]
Richard Templar’s “The Rules of Life”: Self-help at its best Ameesha | July 28, 2020 Self-help is the Marmite of the book world. It seems that readers either ravenously consume self-help books or find them utterly unhelpful. […]
The 10 types of book editors you’ll come across Ameesha | July 20, 2020 As an author or aspiring author, you’ll no doubt find yourself working with an editor at some point. In our last blog, we looked at the various types […]
How to tell what type of author you are. Sincerely, your editor Ameesha | July 13, 2020 If you’re an author or aspiring to be one, you’ll probably end up working with an editor at some point, […]
Let’s talk about race: My thoughts on “Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race” as a mixed-race female book editor Ameesha | June 29, 2020 The news hit last week that Reni Eddo-Lodge had become the first black British author to ever top the UK paperback non-fiction […]