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    Dr. Christine Stroble’s 7 Year Publishing Journey

    By Claire Nakamura
    Dr. Christine Stroble, author
    Dr. Christine Stroble’s 7-Year Publishing Journey Claire: Your book Helping Teen Moms Graduate was published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. What can you tell us about your experience working with them? Christine: I’ve had a wonderful experience working with Rowman & Littlefield (R&L)–specifically with Tom Koerner, Vice President/Publisher, Education. Tom [...]
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    Platform and PR Advice from a Publicist

    By Lisa Tener
    Janet Appel
    Lisa: We spoke back in 2015, but since then, much has changed. What’s your current thinking on platform and PR? Janet: Yes, many things certainly have changed since 2015. For instance, during a PR campaign, we now employ the use of platforms such as social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), media sharing networks [...]
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    Self Publishing a Memoir- Interview with Lorraine Segal

    By Claire Nakamura
    Lorraine Segal
    How to be Vulnerable in your Writing Claire: You cover various topics in your memoir, Angels and Earthworms, and share many personal moments of self-discovery. What advice do you give our readers about conveying emotional vulnerability and writing about personal topics? Lorraine: I think it takes a willingness to be vulnerable. And for me, [...]
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    Writing a Relatable Parenting Book- Interview with Carla Naumburg

    By Claire Nakamura
    How to Connect with Readers Claire: At different points in the book, you lean into the self-help genre, humorously addressing comments you imagine your audience will have while reading and assuaging their concerns. What other strategies do you use to connect with your readers? Carla: My most important strategy for connecting with my audience is authenticity. [...]
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    Writing a Family Memoir—Interview with Robert Wolf and Janice Harper

    By Claire Nakamura
    Combatting Anti-Semitism Through Writing Claire: Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom was an incredibly inspiring read, and I want to thank you for sharing your family’s compelling story. I was not only moved by your story, but I also learned a lot about the state of Hungary [...]
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    Bringing Your Memoir to Life with Sensory Detail

    By C. S. Lakin
    C. S. Lakin
    In today’s guest post, C. S. Lakin shares tips for writing a memoir, specifically invoking sensory detail. The post is excepted from The Memoir Workbook: A Step-by Step Guide to Help You Brainstorm, Organize, and Write Your Unique Story. [Note: subheadings are added here, though not originally in the book] When you [...]
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    Writing a Book on Living with Mental Illness: Interview with Dr. Meg Chisolm

    By Claire Nakamura
    Inspiration Behind Writing Claire:  I really enjoyed reading your mental health book, From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life With Mental Illness and I found your writing, explanations, and personal stories very compelling. What inspired you to write this book?  Meg: Thanks! Over the years I’ve practiced psychiatry, I notice [...]
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    Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book

    By Lisa Tener
    Jennie Nash on how to write a nonfiction book
    I’m a big fan of my colleague, Jennie Nash, who’s on a mission to put book coaching on the map, and make sure authors can get the support they need to write a novel or write a nonfiction book. I loved Jennie’s last book Blueprint for a Book and interviewed her less than a year ago [...]
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    Co-authoring a Book—Interview with Michelle Hill

    By Claire Nakamura
    Co-authoring a Book Claire: Michelle, you co-authored From Pen to Published with Brandon Williams. What was your experience like writing a book with someone else? What are the pros and cons of being a co-author versus writing by yourself? Michelle: I loved collaborating with Brandon! He was the brainchild behind the idea, and I brought [...]
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    Self-Publishing a Leadership Book: Interview with Ed Evarts

    By Claire Nakamura
    How to Request Blurbs Claire: You have numerous glowing reviews of your book from other authors and successful people in business, can you describe the process for requesting blurbs from people? Ed: I have two sources. Either individuals with whom I have worked or leaders at a certain level (usually Senior Vice President and above) [...]
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