Brooke Warner
Redlands Daily Facts
Berkeley, CA, United States
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What will writing a memoir do for you? A lot, says a writing coach
Writing personal narrative is an exercise in truth-telling. As it turns out, speaking our truth is often terrifying, especially when we’re exposing something or going against the grain. → Read More
We All Need to Be Defended Against Predatory Publishing Practices
Brooke Warner, founder of She Writes Press, responds to a recent UK report about unethical practices in the hybrid publishing realm. → Read More
What It Would Take to Disrupt the Publishing Industry
Disrupting the publishing industry would require a systemwide reset. → Read More
Calling “Cancel Culture” What It Is
An indie publisher argues that deplatforming efforts shouldn’t be equated with censorship. → Read More
Autofiction: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Whether writing autobiographical fiction or memoir, writers must own their truths. → Read More
Slouching Toward Equity
Brooke Warner admonishes the publishing industry to act on its professed values. → Read More
The Gift of Time and Space
For some writers, the pandemic means more freedom to work → Read More
The Trouble with Big Deals
Why huge advances aren’t always huge wins for budding authors. → Read More
Memoir, Uninterrupted
The memoir trend is showing no signs of slowing down. → Read More
How to Write a Memoir: 7 Ways to Tell a Powerful Story, Plus Examples
Want to craft a compelling story? Here’s a helpful guide to how to write a memoir, as well as a few memoir examples. → Read More
Knowing Your Worth: Finding Value in Self-Publishing
An author and publisher explains why writers shouldn’t let industry validation determine the value of their work. → Read More
How to Publish a Perfect Book
An industry veteran looks at how to publish and error-free book. → Read More
The Measures That Matter
A look at the state of hybrid publishing and what's at stake for authors. → Read More
Reframing Publishing Success
What to expect—and what not to expect—when you’re publishing a book. → Read More
The Indie Authors' Guide to Writing Coaches
Brooke Warner takes a look at what writing coaches do and how they can help indie authors. → Read More
How to Hire an Editor: 5 Things to Consider
Book editing is a critical step in the publishing process, but it can be difficult to hire an editor. Here are a few tips on what to look for. → Read More
How to Keep Writing When Every Day Is a Blow to the Gut
Most writers I know have put themselves on a news diet, but even if you’ve done that it’s impossible to escape the bad news altogether—nor do most of us ... → Read More
Indie Authors and the Hidden Stigma of POD
How print-on-demand publishing subtly marginalizes self-published authors. → Read More
Letting Go of the Traditional Publishing Dream
Too often, the only thing holding authors back from being published authors is their desire to be accepted by the publishing industry via traditional publishing → Read More
The Real Value of "Comp Titles" Is Broader Than You Think
Comp titles, known in the publishing industry interchangeably as “comparative” or “competitive” titles, are a wonky industry thing that can ten... → Read More