Sally CollingsDec 2, 2022Terrible publishing advice for memoir writers.This week, I’m offering the 5 worst pieces of advice a memoir writer can follow if they want to land a publishing deal. #1. Think of your...
Sally CollingsOct 1, 2021What’s in it for your readers? When a reader picks up a nonfiction book, they expect to get something out of it—a solution to a problem, a way to improve their life, or...
Sally CollingsSep 24, 2021What’s your message?What IS a message (AKA proposition) for your book? And how the heck do you come up with one? I like the way industry guru Jane Friedman...
Sally CollingsSep 20, 2021Get in touch with your readers.In my last post, I talked about defining your target reader—who they are, what you know about their interests, their age, and other...
Sally CollingsSep 13, 2021Who are you writing for?You might be wondering why you need to be so specific about your target readers. Narrowing down your focus to a specific group will allow...