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Does My Book Need an Outline?

Does My Book Need an Outline?

When writing a book, you’re like a tour guide inviting a reader on a journey through your topic. Readers aren’t risking much to spend a few minutes scanning an 800-ish word article. If they’re bored, confused, or even offended, they can move on and still enjoy their lunch. But what about with a non-fiction book, which averages 50,000 to 60,000 words? That’s like going on a weeklong road trip with you.

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Is My Life Interesting Enough for a Memoir?

Is My Life Interesting Enough for a Memoir?

I hear this all the time. The person asking sometimes replaces interesting with words like great, special, dramatic, exciting, or unique.

That question usually implies that memoirs are only for people who’ve lived extraordinary lives or experienced “next-level” events. Or sometimes it implies: Imagine the ego someone must have to write a whole book about their own life.

However, as a ghostwriter of memoirs, I answer this differently.

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