Posts by Andrea Susan Glass
Why a Book Is the Best Marketing Tool for Coaches and Consultants
If you’re a coach, consultant, or service professional, you’ve probably heard the advice: “You should write a book.” But few people explain why — beyond the vague idea that it will make you look credible. Here’s the real reason a book is the single most powerful marketing tool available to you. A book works while…
Read MoreThe 4 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Nonfiction Authors Make
Writing your first book is one of the most rewarding things you can do — and one of the most humbling. Most first-time authors make the same handful of mistakes, not because they aren’t smart or capable, but because nobody told them what to watch out for. Here are the four most common ones, and…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Topic for Your First Nonfiction Book
Most first-time nonfiction authors make one of two mistakes when choosing their topic: they pick something too broad (“I want to write about health”) or too narrow (“I want to write about the benefits of cold-water swimming for women over 50 in the Pacific Northwest”). Neither extreme serves your reader — or your book’s reach.…
Read MoreCopyediting vs. Proofreading: Which Does Your Manuscript Need?
You’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations — that’s no small thing. Now you need someone to look it over before it goes to print. But should you hire a copyeditor or a proofreader? The two are often confused, but they do very different things — and using the wrong one at the wrong time can cost…
Read MoreWhat Happens in a Free 20-Minute Book Discovery Session?
If you’ve been curious about WritersWay’s services but aren’t sure where to start, a free 20-minute book discovery session is the perfect first step. Here’s exactly what to expect. It’s a conversation, not a sales pitch The session is designed to understand where you are with your book — your idea, your timeline, and what’s…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Really Take to Write a Nonfiction Book?
One of the first questions aspiring authors ask is: “How long is this going to take?” The honest answer is: it depends. But that’s not very helpful, so let’s break it down. The short answer Most nonfiction books take between 6 months and 2 years to write, from first draft to finished manuscript. The wide…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between a Ghostwriter and a Book Coach?
If you’ve been exploring your options for writing help, you’ve probably come across both terms: ghostwriter and book coach. They sound similar, but they serve very different purposes. Understanding the difference will help you choose the right support for where you are right now. What is a ghostwriter? A ghostwriter writes the book for you.…
Read More5 Signs You Need a Book Coach (Not Just Willpower)
You’ve been telling yourself for years that you’ll write your book “when things slow down.” You have the idea. You have the knowledge. You might even have a few chapters buried in a drawer somewhere. But something keeps getting in the way. For many aspiring authors, the missing ingredient isn’t time or talent — it’s…
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