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    How to Write a Helpful Self-Help Book: 7 Key Steps

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    Whether you’re an expert in your field or just have a passion for helping others, self-publishing a self-help book can be a rewarding experience. For a self-help book to be helpful for readers though, it needs to hit some key points. Your back cover copy needs to clearly identify the issue your book will address and your content needs to make it easy for readers to put your advice into action in their own lives. Here are seven key points every self-help book needs for it to be helpful: 1. Identify the Issue Your Self-Help Book Will Address The first…

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    Book Title Capitalization Rules

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    When it comes to capitalizing book titles, there are a few standard rules that you should follow. In short, for a book title you will always capitalize the first and last words. You’ll also capitalize verbs, pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. You won’t capitalize articles, coordinating conjunctions, or prepositions. Let’s break down each of these rules and take a closer look at some examples. Capitalize First and Last Words As mentioned, you’ll always capitalize the first and last words of your book title no matter what those words are. For example, “The Catcher in the Rye” and “Pride and Prejudice”…

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    How Long Does it Take to Write a Memoir?

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    Every writer works a little different and has individual time commitments, but here are some general time guidelines to help you estimate how long it may take you to write a memoir. On average, it takes six to 18 months to write the first draft of a memoir. This timeline, however, can vary based on how much time you devote to your project, the length of your story, and your writing skills. In this article we’re also discussing five helpful tips to write your memoir and how to revise your work before sending it to an editor. 5 Steps to…

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    How to Write a Memoir: Your Personal Story Is Powerful

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    We all experience life in different ways. We come from different backgrounds. We make different decisions. We choose different paths, careers, friends, and more. Those choices give us each unique life experiences that are only ours. That automatically makes your life story powerful! A powerful life story is often what urges people to write a memoir. They know that have a unique story to share, and they hope family and friends, as well as others will learn from their experiences. In this article, we’re covering how to take your personal story to write a memoir. Decide Who You’re Writing For Before…