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...