by Melanie Votaw | Information, Publishing, Writing
Last year, I met an author who had written her entire book without feedback from anyone in the industry. When she finally presented it to a professional, they broke it to her that her book’s structure wasn’t working. They sent her to me for help, but she was...
by Melanie Votaw | Information, Publishing, Writing
Unfortunately, there are numerous scams out there to part unsuspecting aspiring book authors from their money. Avoid becoming a victim by paying attention to these tips. Random Praise. If a publisher or purported literary agent contacts you out of the blue to praise...
by Melanie Votaw | Publishing, Writing
Have you thought about writing a book that shares your wisdom with others, but you aren’t sure you should? Maybe you worry it isn’t the right time… or you fear what you have to say isn’t “good” enough or “important” enough. You might even have naysayers in your life...
by Melanie Votaw | Writing
You’ve heard of ghostwriting and editing, but coaching is a relatively new role in the publishing industry that could help you complete your book. A book coach is a seasoned professional who provides guidance as you write your book yourself. While many first-time...
by Melanie Votaw | Publishing, Writing
As a professional book coach, ghostwriter, and editor, I talk with self-published authors weekly who complain about low sales. But there are very specific reasons why most self-published books fail to sell. Authors need to do more than just write a book and put it out...
