Writer’s Guides

Yes, your nonfiction book Needs to have a narrative. Here’s why

Guest post: By Shazeen Iqbal, The Writer Vending Machine A nonfiction book is a unique journey where the author communicates factual […]

3 Simple steps to start writing a nonfiction book

If you want to write a nonfiction book, the first question that probably comes to mind is: where do I start? As […]

How to get published: An insider’s guide to the 4 types of book publishing

If you’re an aspiring author, the age-old question is “How do I get my book published?” While it used to […]

The 10 types of book editors you’ll come across

What Type of Editor Do You Want to Work with The editors inside guide to editors

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

If you’re an author or aspiring to be one, you’ll probably end up working with an editor at some point, […]

Hiring an editor: The good, the bad, and the necessary

If you’re thinking about hiring a freelance editor for your book, you might be wondering what it’s like to work […]

5+1 Expert tips to pick your nonfiction book topic

According to a recent survey, 80% of adults have thought about writing a book at some point. But if you’re […]

On copyright and ‘fair use’:  do you need permission to quote people in your book?

As a nonfiction author, you may want to quote other people in your book—be it to set a certain tone, amplify your […]

What is more lucrative: traditional publishing or self-publishing?

Some people write books for the love. Some to entertain and enthral readers. Some to make the world a better […]

Which is the best proofreading software – Grammarly or Word’s Spellchecker?

Whether you’ve written a blog, a book, or some website content, you no doubt know that the text needs proofreading […]

How not to write a book: 5 mistakes to avoid when writing nonfiction

As a nonfiction book editor, I see my fair share of great first drafts, but also some pretty average ones. A mediocre […]

The worst 5 pitfalls of self-publishing and how to avoid them

Self-publishing can be a magical thing. It opened up the publishing world to the masses, enabling anybody to publish a […]

Writers, here is how editing and proofreading differ

As a writer or author, you may want a professional to add that extra polish to your work. But do […]

5 Ways book writing can be good for your mental health

We’re living in unprecedented times, when many people are worried about the physical and mental health of their loved ones […]

This is why you don’t spot your own typos

Have you ever written a blog, proofread it, and posted it—only for someone to point out a glaring typo? Or […]

How much does professional book editing cost?

You’ve written a book. You’ve done some self-editing. You’ve made the decision to hire an editor and you’re ready to […]

Should you really hire an editor for your next book?

I was delighted to be featured as a guest blogger on author Sally Jenkins’ writing blog recently. You can check […]

How to find the perfect editor for your book

You might have the perfect date or partner for Valentine’s day, but how do you find the perfect editor for […]