Ghostwriting & Books
FORMATTING YOUR BOOK FOR PUBLICATION: SO MANY CHOICES
The Digital Revolution has had a disruptive effect on many businesses, and publishing has certainly not been immune. With the advent of desktop publishing software and online self-publishing options, there is now plenty of room for aspiring authors to put their own books together and make a splash on the market without ever signing a […]
THE TRUTH ABOUT EMOTIONAL SPOILERS FOR BOOKS AND MOVIES
When Avengers: Endgame premiered in theatres throughout the country, there was a huge uproar about people spoiling a major plot twist. Those who were not able to see the movie on the night it premiered felt like they were cheated when the death of a certain well-loved hero was revealed by their friends on social […]
NONFICTION WRITERS WHO PROVE THAT TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION
It has been said that truth can be stranger than fiction. But, there are some nonfiction authors who take that idea to the extreme with their unbelievable true life stories. In a quest to find the most incredible nonfiction stories, the writers at Off the Shelf sat down with author, Sara Gran, and compiled a […]
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE STARTING YOUR NON-FICTION BOOK
According to an article published in the New York Times, 81 percent of people say they feel they have a book in them and want to write it. Another statistic floating around the internet is that 97 percent of people who start a book don’t finish it. I can’t find the original source for that […]
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY SELF-EDIT YOUR NONFICTION BOOK
Your book draft is finally finished! Congratulations! Give yourself a pat on the back and a much-needed break—at least for a few days, anyway. You accomplished something most people will never do! But the work isn’t over yet. It’s time to move on to the next stage of the process—the editing. What’s the difference […]
5 REASONS NONFICTION IS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN
We all know that learning to read is an important step in brain development and language acquisition. Whether it be a novel or a fashion magazine, reading of any kind helps us to understand the world we live in and learn how to function in everyday life. Unfortunately, though, there are many countries in the […]
HOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR NONFICTION BOOK PROJECT IN 4 EASY, PRACTICAL STEPS
Now that you’ve decided to write a book and have identified your book’s angle, the real work begins! Make this work easier by using the four steps below to create a clear schedule for your project. Schedule Your Book Project in 4 Steps Step 1: Identify what needs to be done and how long it […]
8 GREAT WAYS TO FIND TIME TO READ
You wish you could read more, but you just can’t seem to find the time. Does this sound familiar? According to this article from Harvard Business Review, you actually do have time to read. In fact, a study done by the University of California shows that the average person is actually reading more than 100,000 […]
LOST IN A THICKET: HOW TO AVOID OVERWRITING
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart acknowledged that certain words and concepts – in this case, pornography – were difficult to define in a precise manner. He hastened to add, though, that he could rely on his gut feeling, declaring: “I know it when I see it.” Likewise, defining overwriting is not simple. It’s […]
FINDING THE BEST ANGLE FOR WRITING YOUR NONFICTION BOOK
Whether you’re writing a how-to, biography, memoir, or even a family history, you want your nonfiction book to stand out and be successful. And, most importantly, you want it to be interesting and enjoyable to your target audience. One of the first steps on the road to crafting an engaging, enjoyable, informative nonfiction book is […]