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First-Time Author Advice: How to Go from 'I Have an Idea' to a Finished Manuscript
Have a book idea but don't know where to start? This first-time author advice will walk you from initial concept to completed manuscript, step by step.
Holly Totten
May 86 min read


Memoir Writing Help: How a Writing Coach Can Transform Your Story from Draft to Done
Struggling with your memoir? Discover how memoir writing help from a professional writing coach can take your story from messy draft to polished book.
Holly Totten
May 16 min read


Autobiography Writing Tips: How to Tell Your Life Story with Clarity and Impact
Want to write your autobiography? These autobiography writing tips will help you structure your life story, find your voice, and create a lasting legacy.
Holly Totten
Apr 296 min read


How Long Does It Take to Write a Memoir? A Realistic Timeline for First-Time Authors
How long does it really take to write a memoir? Get a realistic timeline, honest milestones, and tips to stay on track from start to finish.
Holly Totten
Apr 277 min read


Writing Memoir Prompts: 50 Powerful Questions to Unlock Your Story
Writing a memoir can feel like standing at the edge of a vast ocean, unsure where to dive in. If you’re stuck on where to start your memoir, you’re not alone. That’s why I’ve crafted this comprehensive list of writing memoir prompts designed to spark your memory, ignite your creativity, and help you uncover the moments and memories that matter most. Whether you are just beginning or looking to deepen your manuscript, these prompts will serve as gentle guides to open your stor
Holly Totten
Apr 246 min read


Memoir Writing Tips: 10 Proven Strategies to Write a Memoir That Moves People
Ready to write your memoir? These 10 proven memoir writing tips will help you craft a story that resonates, heals, and connects with readers.
Holly Totten
Apr 226 min read


What Is Developmental Editing? And Does Your Nonfiction Manuscript Need It?
When you finish the first draft of your nonfiction manuscript, the next big question is: what’s next? You might have heard the term developmental editing, but what exactly does it mean? And more importantly, does your manuscript really need it? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the editing process or unsure about where to start, you’re not alone. As a book coach and editor who has helped many authors refine their stories and ideas, I’m here to walk you through everything you
Holly Totten
Apr 136 min read


Manuscript Editing Services: What Every Author Needs to Know Before Hiring an Editor
If you’re an author preparing to move your manuscript from draft to polished book, manuscript editing services are an essential step. But the process of hiring an editor can feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. As a professional book coach and editor, I’ve guided many authors through this journey, and I’m here to help you understand what manuscript editing services include, how to find the right editor, and what typical costs look like.
In this comprehensive
Holly Totten
Apr 106 min read
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