Summarizing your life is hard. Giving a summary of your own book is hard. And as a book proposal expert, I know that book proposals are the most difficult texts an author might be asked to write. And all these come together in the synopsis for memoir, which is why…
If you want to find a traditional publisher, whether you go through an agent or contact publishers yourself, at some point you’ll need a book proposal. But as a book proposal expert, I know that writing a book proposal can be really hard! That is why, in this blogpost series,…
As a book proposal expert I know that writing your book proposal can be incredibly difficult. Yet, if you want to find a traditional publisher, whether you go through an agent or contact publishers yourself, at some point you’ll need a book proposal. In this blogpost series, I will talk…
Writing coachWriting is hard, editing is harder. But getting rejected can be the most heart-wrenching experience of all. And I wouldn't be a Passionate Writer coach if I didn't discuss dealing with rejections in a blogpost. Now, at this point in the game, you've gained a lot of experience. And…
And there we are, in the last week of the year. Time to get a nice, hot cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate (or, if you are around or south of the equator, maybe a nice glass of iced tea) and reflect. As a writing coach, I know you'll probably…
Last Saturday I was watching my weekly British cooking shows, when suddenly someone said something I've been saying to my clients for months now as a writing coach. Sound weird? Well, maybe it helps to know that the hosts of this particular show had an author on as their guest.…
If you are a new writer, there are a lot of things you will learn about yourself. You'll have good and bad days. You will stare at blank screens. You'll experience frustration and excitement. And if you pay attention, all of these experiences can teach you to become a better…
There are so many books out there that can help you become a better writer, that it is sometimes hard to know where to start. So I thought I'd help you out, by recommending some of my favorite books for (aspiring) writers. I present to you one of the first…
Many people feel that this is the right time to share their wisdom in a book. And that is great! However, new writers often feel a lot of insecurity. It's always scary to start developing new skills. And even though the most seasoned writers experience impostor syndrome as much as…
Though I take my clients' privacy very seriously, I do get incredibly excited about the projects I work on. So in this Stories from the Inbox series, I will tell you a little bit about the amazing projects that cross my desk. This time: the memoir I call "the black…
My name is Susanne and ever since I taught myself to read at age 4 I have had a passion for the written word. Over the last five years, I have developed a set of systems to help myself and others be productive and make work of our writing passion. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, I’m here to help! Check out the about me page to read more.