Writing It Real
Book Feature - Writing It Real: Creating an Online Creative-Writing Class for Fun and Profit by Melanie Faith
From the publisher:
Online teaching can be a wonderful way to share what you know about writing with other authors and to inspire more writing of your own. Ever wondered how to break into online teaching? Wonder no more!
Whether you're just getting started on your teaching journey or if you've taught for years in a brick-and-mortar classroom and would like to make the leap into online instruction, this book offers insight into topics such as: choosing your class theme or genre, determining target audience, choosing the length and platform of your class, tips for what to charge, determining objectives, creating a syllabus, marketing your class, interviews with experienced online teachers, and so much more!
Packed with exercises, a sample syllabus, a self-quest survey about your teaching strengths, and a resources list, this book is a one-stop read to launching your online courses and inspiring your writing students. Teach on!
Book Feature - Writing It Real: Creating an Online Creative-Writing Class for Fun and Profit by Melanie Faith
Book Feature - Writing It Real: Crafting a Reference Book that Sells by Melanie Faith
From the publisher:
Ever wanted to write a nonfiction reference book? Curious about how to organize and develop your topic into an inviting, easy-to-use manuscript? Look no further!
Packed with tips, this book will walk you through insights into planning, writing, editing, pre-publication, and marketing your reference book, from pre-writing to post-publication.
Topics covered include—
• You, the Expert: Adventures in Choosing your Topic
• Writing a Book: All the Feels, Some of the Reasons
• Talking ‘bout Timelines: Gauging How Long it Takes and How Many Drafts You Need
• Decide and Divide: Organizing Sections or Chapters with Pizzazz and Ease for your Readers
• On Exciting Options: Possibilities for Page-Layout and Presenting Text with Panache
• Me-ouch! The Not-So-Small Matter of Tone
• A Small Step Sideways: Sustaining Your Project through the Unexpected
• Choosing the Best Publication Fit for Your Book
• Grow Your Own Success: Adventures in Self-Publishing
• Not Going it Alone: on Writing-Swap Partners and Beta Readers, Advice for Hiring an Editor, Marketing 101
and much more!
Book Feature - Writing It Real: Crafting a Reference Book that Sells by Melanie Faith
