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10 Self-Help Clichés to Avoid in Your Writing
If you’re writing self-help your primary goal is most likely to help people, but it’s easy to go wrong with self-help, especially in offering unhelpful clichés. So, here are the top 10 self-help cliches to avoid in your writing.
Why Nonfiction Needs to Have a Narrative
It’s tempting to think that stories are just for fiction, but your nonfiction book needs a narrative too. Want to know why? Find out with our guest Shazeen from The Writer Vending Machine.
3 Simple Steps to Start Writing a Nonfiction Book
If you want to write a nonfiction book, the first question that comes to mind is: where do I start? The answer involves three simple steps. Discover them here.
“I want to write a nonfiction book, but what should I write about?”
80% of adults have thought about writing a book at some point. But if you’re an aspiring nonfiction author, the big question is: what do you write about? Here, we’ll give you our top tips on topics.
Introduction vs. Preface: What’s the Difference?
When you’re writing a nonfiction book, you might wonder what the difference is between an introduction and a preface. Do you need both? And what about a foreword? As an editor, I’m often asked by authors what the difference is between a preface and an introduction. So here, I’ll answer some common questions, explain the…
How to Write a Nonfiction Book: 10 Simple Steps
Want to write a non-fiction book? Discover ten simple steps to write a great nonfiction book.
How Long Should a Nonfiction Book Be? A Guide to Word Count
If you're writing a nonfiction book, do you know how long it should be? Get tips on nonfiction word counts here.