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Nina Amir Founder of Write Nonfiction in November, Journalist, Book Editor/Coach/Consultant

Nina Amir
Nina Amir
Los Gatos, CA
Member since: Oct, 2008
Last login: 07/02/2010
Last update : 07/02/2010
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  • Nina is a seasoned journalist, nonfiction editor, author, consultant, and writing coach with almost 30 years of experience in the publishing field. She has edited or written for more than 45 local, national and international magazines, newspapers, e-zines, and newsletters on a full-time or freelance basis. Her essays have been published in five anthologies and can be found in numerous e-zines and Internet article directories.

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  • Books and Articles Begin with an Angle on an Idea

    July 2, 2010

    • A book or an article begins with an idea. That idea might be quite broad. It could be based on an opinion or a principle that has meaning to you about a broad subject. You might find it interesting. You might even think your idea has a purpose, achieves some goal. However, to really be of service to someone—meaning a reader or a broad number of readers—your idea must have a particular ...
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  • How to Write a Bestselling Nonfiction Book

    June 6, 2010

    • Everyone wants to know how to write a bestselling book — nonfiction or fiction. I came across an article not long ago and bookmarked it to read. Today I finally got around to reading it…and I’m so glad I did that I’m going to share the information here and the link. Make time to read it if you have a book or plan to write a nonfiction book and want it to sell more than the average ...
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  • Using Online Press Kits to Increase Book Sales

    June 4, 2010

    • I have mentioned the need for a media kit in passing during Write Nonfiction in November. In January 2009, I even had media expert Annie Jennings of Annie Jennings PR write a guest post about composing a media bio. However, I've never gone into any depth about exactly why aspiring authors and authors need an online media kit and what goes into one. For this reason, I asked a true expert on ...
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  • Using Online Press Kits to Increase Book Sales

    June 4, 2010

    • I have mentioned the need for a media kit in passing during Write Nonfiction in November. In January 2009, I even had media expert Annie Jennings of Annie Jennings PR write a guest post about composing a media bio. However, I've never gone into any depth about exactly why aspiring authors and authors need an online media kit and what goes into one. For this reason, I asked a true expert on ...
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  • How to Organize a Successful Virtual Author Book Tour

    June 3, 2010

    • Over and over again I've heard industry experts use the term "virtual book tour." I've even used it myself. It's time to offer up some really hard core information on how to set up a virtual book tour, so all authors can create one for themselves. I've asked Sue Collier, co-author with industry guru Marilyn Ross of The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing, 5th Edition, to provide this ...
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Comments I've Written

  • Writers are Promoters

    Yes. We can. Writers must always also wear a business -- like it or not. Thanks for your comment.

  • You are welcome...and thanks back.

    I'm glad I inspired you. Plus, you inspired me to keep offering this type of information to writers.

  • Unfortunately platform is

    Unfortunately platform is not build over night...and it's a constant building project.

  • My Pleasure

    I'm not sure why you are sorry. But it sounds like you got something out of the post, and of that I'm glad. It made my tired eyes happy to read your comment.

  • Writing How We Speak...

    Well, I hope I expressed it at least similarly! Thanks for you comment. I'm glad to know at least a few people stick to the old grammar rules.

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