Category Archives: Tips for Authors

Starting a Nonfiction Book Writing Business

Posted on July 20, 2016 by bob lucas

There are many things to remember when starting a nonfiction book writing business. So that you do not forget anything, use a checklist and tap into the volume of free and inexpensive resources available on the Internet and through other resources. … Continue reading →

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6 Nonfiction Book Writing Tips for Authors

Posted on April 13, 2016 by bob lucas

Writing a nonfiction book differs from creating fiction books. Nonfiction authors are typically subject matter experts and spend a good deal of time researching to find or validate information that they plan to address in their books. On the other … 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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4 Ways to Write Nonfiction Books and Articles More Effectively

Posted on March 17, 2016 by bob lucas

Too often, writers want to share everything they know about a topic when writing a non-fiction book or article. This can sometimes lead to boring or useless information being added. It can also cause an otherwise useful book or valuable content … 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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Proven Book Marketing Strategies for Authors

Posted on November 6, 2014 by bob lucas

The only way for authors to sell books effectively is to let people know that the product exists. You may have the greatest book ever written, but unless you promote it and continually get the word out about it through … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Writer’s Block and Motivational Quote for Writer’s – Zig Zigler

Posted on October 6, 2014 by bob lucas

Many new and aspiring writers and authors (and some more experienced ones) often struggle with what to write, when to write and how to get started when putting together an article or  book.  The reality is that there is no one “best” … Continue reading →

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