Barrie Davenport, Author at Authority Self-Publishing

How To Write A Nonfiction Book: Your Step-By-Step Guide

January 12, 2023June 18, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

You have a great idea for a nonfiction book, but you don’t know how to get started — and you’re not sure it would even sell.

How do you first verify that there’s a paying market for your book idea and then create the book those readers are looking for?

You already know more about your subject than most people you know, but how do you make this book bridge the gap between what you know and what your readers specifically want to learn?

How do you go beyond what you now know and your reasons for writing this book to create something that will change the lives of your readers for the better?

How To Write A Memoir That Grabs Your Readers

January 13, 2023May 27, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

Writing a memoir is not the same as writing a book about your life.

While you’ll use anecdotes from your own life to tell a compelling story, the real star of your memoir is your reader.

And the real message isn’t, “This is why you should remember me,” but “This is something you can do, too.”

The theme of your memoir is the message, and it’s there not to put you on a pedestal but to help your reader.

51 Gifts For Writers That Are Guaranteed To Please

January 17, 2023May 14, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

Looking for the perfect gift for the writers in your life?

Maybe you’ve already bought a writing notebook and some pens, but you’re looking for something to add to it to make the gift extra special.

So, where do you find good gifts for writers — particularly the ones you know?

The best we can do here is provide a long list of gift ideas; you’re the one who has some idea of what the writers you have in mind would actually like.

The Hemingway Editor And App Review

April 22, 2021May 6, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

You’ve written a book (or an article), and you think it sounds pretty good. But you want to make sure it’s as error-free and enjoyable to read as possible.

You’ve heard of Grammarly, and maybe you’ve even tried the free version to see what all the fuss was about.

But editing is about more than fixing typos and grammar mistakes.

Ever read something in the past that was free of grammar mistakes but still a slog to read?

Character Development: How To Make Your Book Characters Unforgettable

January 12, 2023May 6, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

If none of your characters matter to your reader, your story won’t matter, either.

But how do you build relatable characters?

What is a character arc, and how do you create one?

How important is it for your main character to have flaws — but to still have the makings of a hero?

The Ultimate Guide To Writing A Novel

January 11, 2023April 29, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to write a novel your readers will love!

Maybe you’ve already written part of a novel, based on an idea that sounded so good it kept you up at night — or made it impossible to focus on anything else.

But then you hit a wall and couldn’t find your way forward.

Coming up with story ideas is easy enough, but turning those ideas into books that earn you raving fans is not.

How To Sell Books On Amazon To Make Passive Income

January 12, 2023April 26, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

Want to know how to sell books on Amazon to earn some passive income?

We’re not just talking about books you write — we’re also talking about books you own.

Maybe you’ve looked around your house and thought, “I should pare down my collection a little.”

Doing a little Marie Kondo action on your book collection wouldn’t be a bad thing.