Category Archives: Success tips for authors

Nonfiction Book Writing Process – Getting Your Book Into Print Fast

Posted on October 10, 2016 by bob lucas

Have you ever read one of those articles titled something like, “Proven Strategies for Writing a Book in One Month” and thought — “No Way?” I must admit that I have always been skeptical of this concept. But using my nonfiction book writing process, which … Continue reading →

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Writing Marketable Nonfiction Books – A Proven Process

Posted on September 19, 2016 by bob lucas

Many new authors struggle with writing marketable nonfiction books. In reality, it is a process of researching and planning content that will satisfy reader needs, wants and expectations. Fiction books typically revolve around characters, situations, plots and other real or imagined … Continue reading →

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Social Media for Nonfiction Authors – Take a Common Sense Approach

Posted on September 2, 2016 by bob lucas

There are billions of blogs and websites on the world wide web. For that reason, your chances of becoming number 1 are about as unlikely as winning the lottery. Still, that does not mean that you should avoid an online … Continue reading →

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Ways to Succeed As a Nonfiction Author

Posted on June 30, 2016 by bob lucas

There are a variety of ways to succeed as a nonfiction author if you take time to plan ahead before you start writing. Like many other things in life, writing a successful nonfiction book takes more than just a dream. … Continue reading →

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Proven Tips for Successful Author Book Signings

Posted on June 10, 2016 by bob lucas

There are many ways for authors to effectively market and sell their books once published. Many authors and self publishers have relied of author book signings to gain exposure for themselves and their book(s). If planned and executed properly, these events … Continue reading →

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Book Writing as a Profession

Posted on March 31, 2016 by bob lucas

Most people have active thoughts daily about various processes, interests, passions, people, places, things and other facets of their life that would make interesting content for a book. What they often lack is the knowledge or skills necessary to turn … Continue reading →

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4 Things To Know About the Best Nonfiction Books

Posted on March 29, 2016 by bob lucas

The best nonfiction books, and the ones that are memorable, are written with a goal in mind. Many authors dream of fame and glory when they write a nonfiction book. Others just have a message that they want to share … Continue reading →

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Enhancing Author Branding through Local Author Events

Posted on December 22, 2015 by bob lucas

Part of building a reputation as a successful author involves exposure. There are many ways to accomplish personal branding, build your author platform and market your books. One of the easiest means of accomplishing this is to seek out local book … Continue reading →

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Use Neighborhood Author Book Signings to Promote Your Books

Posted on July 25, 2015 by bob lucas

If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to get the word out about your book(s), products and yourself as an author, consider letting your neighbors know what you do. If you are like most people, the only … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block Quotation – Norman Mailer

Posted on March 15, 2015 by bob lucas

Many new and experienced authors occasionally experience writer’s block from time to time. This seeming inability to come up with a topic or words to say related to it can be caused be numerous things. For example, inexperience or lack … Continue reading →

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