by NancyErickson | Aug 23, 2019 | Writing Tips
Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is being told. It answers the question: Who is telling the story? This is important because who is telling the story has a lot to do with what gets told. Let’s take a look at the three different points of view... 
by The Book Professor | Aug 31, 2018 | Select Uncategorized
Sometimes, when I look at the latest headlines in the news, I can’t help but wonder what in the world is going on? A few years ago, after I became a writing coach online, I completely stopped watching the news on television. The reason is that I’m an INFJ, the... 
by NancyErickson | Nov 21, 2017 | Nonfiction Writing
This article originally appeared on BookBaby.com When planning your book promotion and marketing, remember this equation: more book reviews equals more sales. Excerpted from BookBaby’s latest guide, 5 Steps To Self Publishing, Part V of our series addresses why book... 
by The Book Professor | Nov 16, 2022 | Nonfiction Writing
You’ve probably heard of beta testers who try out software before it’s released to detect bugs. But did you know that there are people who do the same thing for books? Beta readers review manuscripts and point out issues like confusing dialogue and slow pacing so... 
by The Book Professor | Jul 13, 2022 | Nonfiction Writing
Writing is often viewed as a solitary pursuit. But if you walk down the aisles of any bookstore, you’ll notice dozens of books with two authors listed on the front cover. Many writers decide to work with a coauthor to speed up the book writing process and improve the...