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January 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

How to Get Your Nonfiction Book Traditionally Published

How to Get Your Nonfiction Book Traditionally Published (Ep 220)

[Ep 220] A writer reached out to me with news that she's writing a nonfiction book and wants to be published. “What’s the process?” she asked. I'm happy to explain. I'll cover the main steps to becoming a traditionally published author without going into minute detail. This will give you—and her—a broad overview. Pre-Process Stage: Educate Yourself Before … [Read more...]

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January 17, 2020 2 Comments

Build Your Platform: To Be More Findable, Find Your People

To Be More Findable, Find Your People (Ep 219: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 219] Whether you’re interested in increasing blog readership or building a freelance writing business—and especially if you’re pursuing traditional publishing—you’ll want to connect with readers. You’ll want to reach people who are interested in your stories and ideas and appreciate how you present those ideas as a writer, in your unique style, tone, and … [Read more...]

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January 10, 2020 4 Comments

Ep 218: Do writers really need to do *all the things* for a successful career?

Do writers really need to do all the things for a successful career? (Ep 218: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 218] Do we really need to do all the things to be a writer these days? Are all those extra activities and tasks required for a successful career? Do we really need to vlog and launch social media campaigns on five different platforms? Are we required to blog and guest post? And is it true we have to be prepared to step on a stage and speak? Emily Dickinson's … [Read more...]

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January 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Ep 217: How to Gather Momentum When Your Writing’s at a Standstill

How to Gather Momentum When Your Writing's at a Standstill (Ep 217: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach) - cars zooming

[Ep 217] I don’t know much about science, but I'm pretty sure Newton’s First Law goes like this: an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.1 Okay, I looked it up for accuracy. And I believe it applies not just to physics, but to my writing life, as well. Over the holiday season, I myself did not come to rest, as I was busy … [Read more...]

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December 5, 2019 4 Comments

Ep 216: An Easy Structure for Your Chaotic Work in Progress

An Easy Structure for Your Chaotic Work in Progress (Ep 216: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

You've researched your topic, taken copious notes, created a mind map, made lists, but you haven't settled on the best way to organize all of your material. You aren't sure how to structure your chaotic work in progress. Perhaps you’ve tried the ready-made outlines I've proposed—past-present-future, and problem-solution or problem-solution-benefits—but those didn’t fit … [Read more...]

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November 6, 2019 1 Comment

Try This Classic Structure for Your Next Nonfiction Writing Project

For Writers Who Struggle with Structure...a Remedy (Ep 215: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

  Organization is a challenge for writers. You may have strong ideas, feel confident with grammar, and write in a fun style. But putting it all together in a structure that makes sense? That can be hard. There’s no one perfect way to structure most projects. You have options. Some people find this liberating. They enjoy exploring countless options and … [Read more...]

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October 10, 2019 2 Comments

Ep 214: Are Outlines a Writer’s Greatest Gift…or Curse?

Are Outlines a Writer's Greatest Gift or Curse? (Ep 214: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 214] Back in July I bought a Garmin watch that tracks steps and heart rate. More importantly, it offers training plans for beginning and intermediate runners. I clicked on a beginner’s plan because I hadn’t run regularly for years, and started following the instructions each day. Now, I tend to wing things in general. More often than not, I jump in and make … [Read more...]

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September 19, 2019 8 Comments

Ep 213: How to Hook and Hold Your Readers

How to Hook and Hold Your Readers (Ep 213: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 213] If you didn’t click to read this first sentence, I failed. If we want to hook readers and hold their attention so they read all the way to the end, we have to generate an intriguing title or headline. Lure Readers with Your Title Books, chapters, articles, essays, poems: they all need names or titles that invite the reader to stop skimming and scrolling … [Read more...]

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August 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ep 212: Productive Writers Build Their Body of Work – Pillar Three

Productive Writers Build Their Body of Work: Pillar Three (Ep 212: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 212] For about four years, I didn’t do much to get healthy or stay healthy. I’d talk about getting in shape but wouldn’t actually do anything. I’d wake up and think about it, then roll over and go back to sleep. It’s no surprise, of course, that the idea of exercising—the thought of it—didn’t strengthen a single muscle in my body. The desire to be healthy, no … [Read more...]

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August 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ep 211: Be More Creative to Enjoy Your Best Writing Life: Pillar Two

Be More Creative to Enjoy Your Best Writing Life: Pillar Two (Ep 211: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 211] Creativity as a pillar of the writing life? It’s a no-brainer. Creativity and writing go together like pencil and paper. Writers practice creativity each and every day. But when we think about creative writing and a creative writer, our minds may turn toward MFA programs. After all, that’s where you study creative writing. I hate the potential … [Read more...]

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August 6, 2019 2 Comments

Ep 210: Cultivate Curiosity for Your Best Writing Life, Pillar One

Cultivate Curiosity for Your Best Writing Life: Pillar One (Ep 210: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[210] Dani Shapiro writes, “When I think of the wisest people I know, they share one defining trait: curiosity” (213, Still Writing). As she notes this connection between wisdom and curiosity, she continues, “They turn away from the minutiae of their lives—and focus on the world around them. They are motivated by a desire to explore the unfamiliar. They are drawn … [Read more...]

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July 30, 2019 1 Comment

Ep 209: Curiosity, Creativity, Productivity: Three Pillars to Building Your Best Writing Life

Curiosity, Creativity, and Productivity: Three Pillars to Building Your Best Writing Life (Ep 209: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 209] Each week I claim that writers are discovering ways to reach their writing goals—and have fun—by being more curious, creative, and productive. And each week you may be thinking, “Really?” Yes, I really do believe these three traits or these three values can drive you forward to achieve your goals—and have fun along the way. They are values I myself … [Read more...]

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July 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ep 208: Children’s Book Author Sharon Stohler’s Path to Self-Publishing

Children’s Book Author Sharon Stohler’s Path to Self-Publishing (Ep 208: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 208] Today I’m chatting with Sharon Stohler, author of the nonfiction children’s biography Affectionately Yours: The Devoted Life of Abigail Adams, a charming and inspiring picture book released in June 2019. As you’ll learn in the interview, Sharon and I met years ago when we both started home educating our very small children, so we’ve known each other for … [Read more...]

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July 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ep 207: How to Sort and Stack Your Ideas and Tasks to Transform as a Writer and Person

How to Sort and Stack Your Ideas and Tasks to Transform as a Writer and Person (Ep 207: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 207] On my drive to Minneapolis to serve on the faculty of Northwestern Christian Writers Conference, I listened to podcasts: one after another, back-to-back. I welcomed that stream of input filling my mind with ideas, strategies, and solutions that I can apply to my writing life. But it’s easy to listen and then forget what I heard. What a waste if I … [Read more...]

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July 9, 2019 2 Comments

Ep 206: A Writer’s Guide to ROI (Part 4)

A Writers Guide to ROI (Part 4) - Episode 206: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

[Ep 206] Several years ago I watched a free training presented by Chalene Johnson, where she explained how to start with one piece of content and then use it in several forms for various outlets. With this efficient and productive approach, she gets the most mileage out of a single piece of content. It’s a clever, creative way to improve ROI. Chalene Johnson’s … [Read more...]

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