Interviewing Techniques

Interviewing Techniques

by | Aug 15, 2017 | Self-Publishing

Thanks for the Memories       Who, Where, and Why?                   Record if Possible When writing a family history, a good interview will yield memories and new information. An interview with an expert can give credence to your how-to or self-help book. Good,...
Parts of a Book

Parts of a Book

by | Aug 8, 2017 | Self-Publishing

Establish Credibility and Professionalism                   Identify and Define  Properly presenting the parts of book imparts credibility and professionalism to your book. A book is divided into three parts: the front matter, the body, and the back matter. Writing...
Writing a Table of Contents

Writing a Table of Contents

by | Aug 1, 2017 | Self-Publishing

Create Your Template            A Readers’ Guide                    Marketing Tool   A Table of Contents in a book creates a navigation tool for the reader. A traditional publisher will require one. Readers also judge your book by your Table of Contents. Amazon...
Creating a Book Title

Creating a Book Title

by | Jul 25, 2017 | Self-Publishing

Maximize Your Choices                  Identify the Elements            Pique Curiosity A book’s title grab’s attention, should be easy to remember, and should connect to the story or research, if non-fiction. The title may come to you as you write your story or may...
Organizing Your Writing

Organizing Your Writing

by | Jul 18, 2017 | Self-Publishing

Your Outline = Your Lifeline     Estimate, Identify, Enhance      Set up Categories Whatever type of book that you are writing—memoir, autobiography, novel, how-to, self-help, cookbook, non-fiction—organization is key. Begin with an outline. When you get stuck in a...