writing 8/25

Dec 13, 20183 min read

What Kevin Hart Should Have Realized Before Accepting That Oscar Position

You’re not everyone’s ice cream flavor of the month. Sorry if that’s news to you, but if you’re already in the stand-up comedy game, you no

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Flash Fiction: The Creative Writing Craze Worth Checking Out

Jeannette DiLouie

Dec 12, 20183 min read

Flash Fiction: The Creative Writing Craze Worth Checking Out

Flash fiction is a fun way of exercising your writing skills with the added benefit of completing a story in one sitting. But what exactly i

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So, a Stand-Up Comedian Walks Into an Editorial Business

Jeannette DiLouie

Dec 11, 20183 min read

So, a Stand-Up Comedian Walks Into an Editorial Business

As evidenced by the title of this blog post, I could never be a stand-up comedian. Never. Ever. Ever. Like so many other writers out there

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8 Reasons Why Your Book Intro Might Need Another Edit

Jeannette DiLouie

Dec 10, 20183 min read

8 Reasons Why Your Book Intro Might Need Another Edit

We’re going back to that whole Author of the Month topic from our video two weeks ago, the one titled “3 Typos to Look for Before You Press

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A Very Silly Writing Rule for Anyone Writing a Book on Economics

Jeannette DiLouie

Dec 7, 20183 min read

A Very Silly Writing Rule for Anyone Writing a Book on Economics

Warning: This is going to sound like a very silly Writing Rule when it’s so absolutely obvious. But, unfortunately, absolutely obvious isn’t

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The A, B, C’s of Writing a Book (or Doctoral Thesis) on Economics

Jeannette DiLouie

Dec 6, 20183 min read

The A, B, C’s of Writing a Book (or Doctoral Thesis) on Economics

If you’re thinking about writing a book on economics (or a doctoral thesis on economics), good for you. I’d love to hear what it’s about! A

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All I Want for Christmas is “The Road to Serfdom”?

Jeannette DiLouie

Dec 4, 20183 min read

All I Want for Christmas is “The Road to Serfdom”?

Happy December! ‘Tis officially the season to participate in the capitalist creation that is Christmas time. Before anyone freaks out on me

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Can You Write a Perfectly Publishable Novel First Draft

Jeannette DiLouie

Dec 3, 20183 min read

Can You Write a Perfectly Publishable Novel First Draft

When it comes to novel writing, can you create a first draft worth being proud of? Yup. You can. Can you write a first draft worth publish

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What’s Your Motivation for Writing a Personal Finance Book?

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 30, 20183 min read

What’s Your Motivation for Writing a Personal Finance Book?

We’re going to get absolutely, down-to-pencil-nibs honest here. Nobody writes a book just for other people. Not novelists. Not “memoirists.

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You’re Fighting an Uphill Battle if You’re Writing a Personal Finance Book

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 29, 20183 min read

You’re Fighting an Uphill Battle if You’re Writing a Personal Finance Book

“Do you actually need that?” “Someday, you’re going to wish you hadn’t spent so much right now.” “Don’t you have enough already?” Anyone

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Now’s the Time to Write a Personal Finance Book

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 27, 20183 min read

Now’s the Time to Write a Personal Finance Book

Anyone who wants to write a personal finance book might want to start with facts and figures. If, say, you want to write a personal financ

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What Does Writing a Business Book That Sells Look Like?

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 16, 20183 min read

What Does Writing a Business Book That Sells Look Like?

Make money!!! Gain corporate power!!! Look good at work to make more money and/or gain corporate power!!! Those are the appeals that busi

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This Is a Business Book-Writing Challenge. It Is Only a Challenge.

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 15, 20183 min read

This Is a Business Book-Writing Challenge. It Is Only a Challenge.

If you only want to know how to write a business book, then here’s your guide: Describe a step-by-step business model or business philosoph

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The Absolute Honest Truth About Writing a Book Manuscript

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 14, 20182 min read

The Absolute Honest Truth About Writing a Book Manuscript

I’m connected to a bunch of writers on LinkedIn, including Alyssa Hunt, who describes herself as a “Book Reviewer, Blogger & Author.” O

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Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 13, 20183 min read

How to Write a Business Book

Everyone wants to make a buck. CEOs. Vice-presidents. Managers. Employees of every rank and stripe. Everyone. Wants. To make. A buck. It’s

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Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 12, 20183 min read

Should Writers Give Themselves a Break?

I shouldn’t be saying this during National Novel Writing Month, but sometimes it’s okay not to write. It’s okay to sit back, relax and star

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Nobody Said Writing a Middle-Grade Nonfiction Book Was Easy

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 9, 20183 min read

Nobody Said Writing a Middle-Grade Nonfiction Book Was Easy

“Acknowledge the age gap between you and your intended audience, including all the differences that come with it.” That’s a basic summation

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Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 8, 20183 min read

You’re the Adult. Act Like It.

Do you ever find yourself talking down to children? Your voice might change, with your tone taking on significant levels of condescension a

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More Hows and Whys When Writing a Middle-Grade or YA Nonfiction Book

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 6, 20183 min read

More Hows and Whys When Writing a Middle-Grade or YA Nonfiction Book

As discussed in last week’s “how to write a parenting book” series, the path from conception to adulthood is complex. It’s nuanced. It’s co

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Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 5, 20183 min read

Be Honest. I Can Take It.

Something I consistently hear as a book coach and manuscript editor is, “Tell me the honest truth. Don’t worry about my feelings.” But here

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