Watch out for these issues in your nonfiction writing

Posted on 11/25/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It’s almost the goal-setting time of the year, so perhaps you’re considering trying your hand at nonfiction. If so, check...

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Tim Leffel's tips on making a living from travel writing

Posted on 09/23/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In keeping with this morning’s theme of literature and travel, we share Joanna Penn’s interview with travel writer Tim Leffel....

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How Joanna Penn writes nonfiction with heart

Posted on 09/21/2018 at 03:15 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Joanna Penn went on The Secret Library Podcast recently to discuss nonfiction writing from the heart. In addition to talking...

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Protect your nonfiction from the curse of knowledge

Posted on 08/18/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Nonfiction writers have a delicate balance to strike. Anne Janzer, a professional writer who has worked with over a hundred...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Nonfiction, Writing advice

How aspiring nonfiction writers can overcome imposter syndrome

Posted on 07/30/2018 at 04:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Joanna Penn has written before on how you might know you’re ready to try writing nonfiction. Having the urge and...

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Nonfiction writers, pay yourself that advance!

Posted on 06/29/2018 at 05:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Nonfiction writers have a unique opportunity to monetize their books, beyond simply selling the end product. Joel Friedlander points out...

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Joanna Penn on when to try writing nonfiction

Posted on 06/23/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Author and entrepreneur Joanna Penn has shared an excerpt from her book How to Write Non-Fiction on her blog. The...

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Podcast: Writing, publishing, and marketing nonfiction

Posted on 06/13/2018 at 12:50 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Joanna Penn has posted her Facebook Live from May 31 about how to write, publish, and market nonfiction. You can...

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