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Feb 22, 2025 • 16min

5 (More) Questions to Discover Your TINY Book Idea (Pt.2)

I hope these questions help you find focus and inspiration for your tiny book project.Join Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-crit...Videos and stuff I mentioned:- Part 1 - https://youtu.be/ueTN_BtpL78?si=WnA06GI2f8xk6wVn- Useful Not True by Derek Sivers- Interview with Sivers - https://youtu.be/jI3efiQ2u_M?si=Jwy7xpzP9rgddiuC- The Happiest Man on Earth - https://youtu.be/bBnVL9pEftg?si=4kK8oH0eiOYCQqP9
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Feb 15, 2025 • 20min

5 Questions to Discover Your TINY Book Idea (Pt.1)

I hope these questions help you find focus and inspiration for your tiny book project.Join Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-critique-group-for-non-fiction-authors/Videos and stuff I mentioned:- Useful Not True by Derek Sivers- Deep Work by Cal Newport- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport- The Secret Life of You by Kerri Sackville- Any Language You Want by me- Consume less content (my interview with Kerri Sackville) - https://youtu.be/8UFjWDJhCWE?si=xutl4vaEVTxwpNC4Time Stamps00:05 Intro 01:13 Beliefs 04:09 What excites you 07:45 How are you going to make it useful 10:35 What are you great at 13:02 How can you spend more time with your own thoughts 19:05 Join Tiny Critique Group
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Feb 8, 2025 • 6min

Plan Your Writing with This Simple Technique

How to plan your writing: try this simple technique. Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-critique-group-for-non-fiction-authors/
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Jan 29, 2025 • 18min

Write a book with AI?! No, thanks.

A few thoughts on writing a book with AI. Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
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Jan 21, 2025 • 56min

What Book Editors Do and How to Choose One: with Pro Book Editor, Adina Edelman

What do book editors do? How can you choose the right book editor for your project? Do you even need an editor? I discuss these and other editing-related questions with Adina Edelman, a professional book editor from Baltimore, USA. You can get in touch with Adina through her website -- https://www.edelmanedits.com/ Or on LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adinaedelman/ *Books and stuff we mentioned* - The Copyeditor's Handbook by Amy Einsohn - Self-editing for Self-publishers by Richard Bradburn - Editing Fiction at Sentence Level by Louise Harnby - Self-editing course by Adina's friend, Janette Smith -- https://jeanettethewriter.kit.com/c9d5f7fd19 Join Better Writers -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ Timestamps 00:00: Introduction to Adina Edelman and the topic. 00:40: Adina’s role as an editor. 01:59: How Adina developed storytelling skills. 03:05: Educational paths for editors. 05:25: Learning through internships and work. 07:16: Do all authors need an editor? 09:00: Editing on a budget. 10:36: Tools like Grammarly and ChatGPT. 14:06: Keeping an author’s voice intact. 18:40: Avoiding personal bias in editing. 23:07: How to choose the right editor. 25:22: Types of editing explained. 28:14: Fresh eyes for proofreading. 34:46: Book coach vs. editor. 48:36: Legal considerations in manuscripts.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 13min

What to Write a Book About

If you want to write a book but you're not sure what book to write, here are some practical suggestions to help you decide. Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
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Jan 4, 2025 • 11min

How to Write Interesting Stories (Don't be boring)

Some reflections on how to make a story more interesting. Books I mentioned: - The Choice by Edith Eger - What Does This Button Do? by Bruce Dickinson - Will by Will Smith and Mark Manson - The Anatomy of Story by John Truby Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
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Dec 28, 2024 • 17min

Writing Goals for 2025

What are your writing goals for 2025? Here are mine. *** Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ *** I mentioned... - MasterClass - https://www.masterclass.com/ - The Chicago Manual of Style - Interview with Seth Godin - Seth Godin on Reinventing Education  - Interview with Matthew Dicks -  Matthew Dicks on Writing, Creativity,...   - Interview with Derek Sivers - Succinct, Punchy, Useful WRITING: wit...  
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Dec 20, 2024 • 14min

Behind the Scenes of My 2nd Tiny Book

Dive into the journey of writing a second tiny book aimed at aspiring authors. Discover the importance of community feedback and the joys of the creative process over sales. The speaker shares plans for engaging readers through upcoming newsletters and highlights the value of a writing coach. Don't miss the festive wishes and an invitation for audience questions that add a personal touch to the conversation.
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Dec 14, 2024 • 22min

12 Books for Writers and Storytellers (Should you read them?)

Dive into a treasure trove of insights from famous writing guides. Explore how books like 'On Writing' by Stephen King and 'The Elements of Style' shape both fiction and non-fiction narration. Reflect on the creative process with gems like 'Zen in the Art of Writing' and discover practical advice in 'On Writing Well.' The conversation also delves into lesser-known titles that spark inspiration and enhance storytelling fluidity. Plus, there's a gem for language learners that makes for a perfect gift!

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