When most of us think of memoir, we think of “straight,” narrative memoir. Think: “it reads like fiction.” Fiction does not require a book proposal to be pitched to agents or publishers. The query and the writing speak for themselves. Sometimes agents want to see a few sample chapters first, but eventually, if they areContinue reading “Why Your Memoir Should Have a Book Proposal (Even if It Does Not Technically “Need” One)”
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How to Talk to People About Your Memoir
Publishing your book—putting it out into the market—involves talking about your book, a lot. For some writers this comes easily. For most writers, because we tend to lean more introverted (or at least the solo type), this does not come easily. However, being able to discuss your own personal story after publishing your memoir isContinue reading “How to Talk to People About Your Memoir”
Do You Know Your Memoir Reader? (Hint: It’s Not Just “People Like Me”)
You may be tempted to take a similar approach when seeking out readers of your book. Everyone is welcome. You don’t want anyone to feel like your book is not for them. It’s understandable why you would feel the need to appeal to everyone, but this is a mistake.
Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Get a Book Deal?
This is the most common question I hear when it comes to publishing, so I thought I’d kick off this series of posts by jumping straight in. The TDLR is no, BUT…if you think that means you can stop reading and get back to writing in your personally constructed validation bubble, I’d reconsider. That probablyContinue reading “Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Get a Book Deal?”
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