Non-Fiction Books
As an introvert and a writer, you feel stretched to choose between the lesser of two evils - marketing to people who'll most likely criticize you, or putting your writing on the back burner. Introverts have strengths that make them marketable, creative, and successful. Forget those people who tell you to change, to put on a different personality, to dance like a monkey before crowds. Here is the support to be a writer and remain who you care to be . . . genuine. The Shy Writer Reborn: An Introverted Writer's Wake-up Call, is the guide to being yourself and being a writer who can be successful, without changing who you are. Learn tricks for book signings, speaking, submitting, interviewing, and more. Pick up mantras to remind yourself how to deal with the situation you're in. The Shy Writer Reborn is the new bible for the writer seeking to remain true to himself while establishing his profession . . . successfully. "If you're a shy writer looking for both inspiration and practical how-to advice, C. Hope Clark's THE SHY WRITER REBORN is the operations manual for you; filled with tips on a range of issues facing introverted authors, Clark's engaging work offers assistance with everything from blogging to self-promotion to holding a successful book signing to finding your authentic voice, all while honoring your deep need for solitude in which to write." -- Kelly L. Stone, author of TIME TO WRITE: No Excuses, No Distractions, No More Blank Pages (Adams Media)"Shy types, rejoice! Introversion may seem like a major obstacle to building a successful writing career, but this wonderful covers-all-the-bases book handily debunks the notion. The only bad news? You’ll have no more excuses not to succeed! Highly recommended." ~Peter Bowerman, Author, “The Well-Fed Writer” series, www.wellfedwriter.com"The number one thing that holds writers back is fear. For introverts -- who, ironically, are drawn to writing because they think you can do it alone -- the fear is even bigger. Interviews, book signings, public speaking -- many of the tasks of a freelance writer demand that you be social and perform. But don't fret -- Hope has solutions in The Shy Writer Reborn that let you make the most of who you are instead of asking you to change your personality." ~Linda Formichelli, owner of The Renegade Writer Blog (http://www.therenegadewriter.com) and co-author of The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success"I love The Shy Writer Reborn! As a self-diagnosed introvert, I know the fears of many writers who are literally afraid to follow their passion and be successful. C. Hope Clark shares how to overcome that fear while navigating interviews, pitches, queries, and more. She even finishes the book with a great set of mantras! If you're a shy writer, this is the book that will help you find and cultivate an audience for your writing." -Robert Lee Brewer, Senior Content Editor, Writer's Market"Hope Clark has done an incredible service for authors by writing The Shy Writer Reborn. She guides you through the steps to overcome fears and finally get a book out of your head and on to paper. This book will help a lot of would-be authors realize their dreams. Highly recommended!" ~ Stephanie Chandler, author of The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan: Online and Offline Promotion Strategies for Serious Authors, www.StephanieChandler.com
You are a writer who likes to be alone with your thoughts while you create the stories bouncing around in your busy mind. But remember—anyone can write a book, but you must write the best book you can. You're competing with thousands and thousands of writers trying their hardest to win the race to the reader's dollars. What do you need to do to be a real contender? BUILD A WRITING TEAM!Face your inner-entrepreneur and change out of your yoga pants to do some real social-networking. Building a support team is not as complicated as you think. It just takes time and a shift in your mind-set. Stop wondering how everyone else is finding success. You're the boss of your career, so act like it. Take charge and move your writing life forward!
Everyone loves winning, but nobody enjoys losing. Writers are no exception. Contests in the writing profession offer opportunity in many forms, but so many writers fear entering. Whether they fear scans, rejection, or being judged, they hold back. On the other hand, others throw caution to the wind and enter every contest in sight, likewise winning nothing. Contests are a serious venture. They can catapult a career if entered thoughtfully with serious intent. Yes, intent. Contests aren't a whimsical endeavor. With planning, practice, and research, writers can enter contests and genuinely improve their odds of success. Well known throughout the writing industry, C. Hope Clark founded FundsforWriters two decades ago when she could not find what she wanted for her own writing career, Today, she is editor of FundsforWriters, an award-winning author of multiple mystery series, and an active freelance entrepreneur, She and her motivational voice and writer support message appear often at conferences, nonprofit galas, book clubs, libraries, and writers' groups across the country. With her knowledge, she offers HOPE to writers in their endeavors, using her up-beat, motivational voice to encourage writers to reconsider how and why contests can aid a writing career. The 35,000 readers of her newsletter love her, and in Writing Contests with Hope, you'll soon understand why. Reviews: "FundsforWriters helps writers achieve more success with their writing by finding and sharing the information that writers need to fund their writing." -Robert Lee Brewer, Editor Writer's Market “As an emerging writer, I found FundsforWriters a treasure trove of helpful information about how to embark on this crazy career called writing. As a published writer, I used FundsforWriters to determine where I might submit my work for further publication, and where I might get grants. And as a writer who's now teaching other writers, I direct participants in my online writing courses to the FundsforWriters website every single day. Hope Clark was with me every step of the way as I grew into the writing life; I can hardly imagine what I would do without her. FundsforWriters: the indispensable site for writers!”-Joan Dempsey, Writer/teacher of writing at www.joandempsey.com “No matter what kind of writer you want to be, FundsforWriters gives you the resources, guidance and inspiration we all need to hone our craft. All writers need hope, and C. Hope Clark's FundsforWriters brings you the tools, resources and real world knowledge that will make you a better writer.” Mark Lund, Award-winning magazine publisher, screenwriter and filmmaker "FundsforWriters has consistently given balanced, informative information for writers of all levels and is the go-to place on the Web for reliable writing advice and markets. Cynthia Hope Clark is well-known to writers all over the world by only one of her three names--Hope. That's what she's given a generation of up-and-coming writers." -Sean McLachlan, Author, Radio Hope, http://midlistwriter.blogspot.com/