Nonfiction Writing Archives - Writing Coach & Developmental Editor for First-Time Authors Writing Coach & Developmental Editor for First-Time Authors Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:24:33 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/logo_small.png Nonfiction Writing Archives - Writing Coach & Developmental Editor for First-Time Authors 32 32 7 Common Mistakes First-Time Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them) https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/common-mistakes-first-time-authors-make/ https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/common-mistakes-first-time-authors-make/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:18:51 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=28581 If you’re writing your first nonfiction book, I want to start by saying that making mistakes along the way is completely normal. Every author I’ve ever worked with has taken a wrong turn or two, and so have I. But there are a handful of common mistakes first-time authors make that I see again and […]

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]]> https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/common-mistakes-first-time-authors-make/feed/ 0 How to Choose a Topic for Your Nonfiction Book (Even If You Have Too Many Ideas) https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/how-to-choose-a-topic-for-your-nonfiction-book/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:30 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=28534 If you’ve been trying to figure out how to choose a topic for your nonfiction book, you’re probably in one of two places. Either you have several ideas and can’t decide which one to write first, or you have one big subject you care about and you’re not sure how to shape it into a […]

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]]> Is My Book Idea Good Enough? How to Know You’re Ready to Write It https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/is-my-book-idea-good-enough/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:10:18 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=28454 If you’ve been Googling “is my book idea good enough” at 11pm with a half-written notes doc open in another tab, I want you to know something: you’re not behind, and you’re not crazy. You’re just standing at the exact spot every single one of my coaching clients has stood. I’ve written more than 15 […]

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]]> Do I Need a Developmental Editor? How to Know When Your Manuscript Needs Professional Feedback https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/do-i-need-a-developmental-editor/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:06:40 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=28388 If you’ve been working on your nonfiction book and something feels off but you can’t quite name it, you’re not alone. That nagging feeling that your manuscript isn’t quite there yet is one of the most common experiences for first-time authors. And it usually leads to one question: do I need a developmental editor? The […]

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]]> How to Write a Self-Help Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Authors https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/how-to-write-a-self-help-book/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:28:13 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=28314 If you’ve ever wondered how to write a self-help book that actually changes lives, you’re already past the hardest part: believing your ideas are worth sharing. You have expertise that could genuinely shift someone’s trajectory. Maybe you’re a therapist who has helped hundreds of clients work through anxiety. A coach who has guided professionals through […]

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