Category Archives for Memoir
Why It’s Way Better to Write in Active Voice
Why is it better to write in active voice? It’s what every writing coach and editor will tell you. But why? And how do you keep from slipping into the nasty habit of passive voice? Active Voice Versus
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How to Write for Your Reader’s English
Your English, my English. Where you were born, raised, educated, and live will dictate which of the Englishes you write and speak. What if you’re writing for a reader who uses one of the other Englishes?
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The Eight Simple Tips You Need to Write in Plain English
Why write in plain English? If your readers don’t understand the language you use, how will they understand the message you’re trying to convey?
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How to Take the Less Stress Path to Publishing A Book
Writing and publishing a book can be a highly stressful experience. But, it doesn’t have to be. One of the best aspects of self-publishing is that you get to make all the decisions. And how much stress
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How to Choose the Best Self-Publishing Approach for Your Book
How to choose the best self-publishing approach for your book is about knowing what you and your book need help with, from whom, and when. As an indie author in charge of your own book project, you’re
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4 Big Reasons to Use Passive Voice When You Write Nonfiction
Could you use the passive voice when you write nonfiction?Ah, yes, the passive voice. The bane of every editor's existence. The thing that makes writing coaches shudder. But why is this? Why do writers
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How to Be Authentic and Gentle When You Write Memoir
It takes an enormous amount of courage to write memoir, especially one that deals with a difficult time in a writer’s life. As personal and sometimes painful memories take shape on the page,
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Getting Nonfiction Dialogue Wrong: 8 Bad Mistakes to Avoid
Learning to write nonfiction dialogue is a must. It adds life and colour to the text, helps to move the narrative forward, and tells us more about the characters. However, bad dialogue, and bad use
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What’s Your Definition of Success As An Author?
Why do you write? What do you hope to achieve? What, in short, is your definition of success as an author?The last question confronted me recently when a fellow writer, who I met online
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How to Co-author a Book and Protect Your Relationship
When you co-author a book, you may find it easier to get to the finish line and self-publish. You share the workload, talents, and areas of expertise. Sounds great, right? However, everyone has a different
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