Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

Today my guest is June Casagrande. June is a writer and journalist whose weekly grammar/humour column, “A Word, Please,” appears in community newspapers in California, Florida, and Texas. She's a former staff writer and editor for the Los Angeles Times' community news division, and her work has appeared in several regional and national publications in the US.June's also an author. She...

Wanna write a tiny nonfiction book? Here's why I recommend reading this book about copywriting. *Links*- Waiting list for the Tiny Book Writer's Room - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-book-writers-room/ - My Substack (Tiny Authors) - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Your readers already know what's wrong...*Links*- Waiting list for the Tiny Book Writer's Room - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-book-writers-room/- Substack (Tiny Authors) - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/- 18 questions to find your reader - https://open.substack.com/pub/fabiocerpelloni/p/18-useful-questions-to-clarify-your?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web- Tiny B...

I'll tell you a bit about it...*Links*- Waiting list for the Tiny Book Writer's Room - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-book-writers-room/ - Substack (Tiny Authors) - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ - 18 questions to find your reader - https://open.substack.com/pub/fabiocerpelloni/p/18-useful-questions-to-clarify-your?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web - Tiny Book Aut...

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Let’s break down the definition of “tiny book author” so you can decide whether you identify as one or not. Join Tiny Authors - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

You might want to write a book one day, but feel overwhelmed, insecure, or unsure where to start. In this video I share the introduction to "Tiny Book Author" and the story behind it — why I believe you don’t need a long book, extraordinary talent, or a special life story to become an author. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I could write a book too,” this video is for you. Tiny Book Autho...

In this conversation, I sit down with Tim DeMoss, the creator of the YouTube series "Reasons to Read." Tim shares the origin story of his channel, his favorite reading insights, and the creative process behind his recently published tiny book of fiction. We also discuss the challenge of maintaining focus while reading, why book summaries miss the point, how to get through thick books, an...

In my first tiny book, there are mistakes of various kinds. I've decided to keep them. Here's why. This video is based on a post I wrote on Substack. Read it for free here: https://open.substack.com/pub/fabiocerpelloni/p/this-is-writing?r=2iifxg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false"Tiny Book Author" is now on Amazon - https://a.co/d/7QfZyr8

Do you prefer paper books or audiobooks? What about e-books? Do you think they’re the best? I have clear preferences when it comes to reading. (I wrote about this here - https://open.substack.com/pub/fabiocerpelloni/p/e-books-audiobooks-or-just-paper?r=2iifxg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false)

How do you market your book if you don’t like social media or public speaking? What makes a nonfiction book stand out when there are already thousands on the same topic? How do you get real, unbiased book reviews? I invited Sarah Bean, an experienced book marketing specialist from the US, to have a chat about tips and strategies to market a nonfiction book. Enjoy the conversation! Links, books, an...

The trial copy of my new tiny book just arrived and I’m seeing it for the first time! Watch as I unbox it...Better Writers (my private email list) - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Writers often wonder if their work is worth reading. In this video, I share why I think that’s the wrong question to ask. Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private

Last week I finished reading "Eat Well: The Easy Way to Look and Feel Fabulous by Nell Nelson." There are a few lessons for nonfiction writers and readers here. Enjoy the ramble! - Tiny Book Author services - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/services/ - Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

...and misunderstood. A few thoughts on how to get skilled instead. Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

You’re a writer. Period. No more self-doubt. No more questioning your identity. Listen for a few thoughts on this. Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

A couple of years ago, I discovered PJ Milani, aka Milani Creative, an illustrator who publishes the coolest visual metaphors on the internet. I reached out to him and invited him on the show to discuss creativity. Enjoy the conversation! Links- PJ Milani's Newsletter - https://idea-milanicreative.beehiiv.com/- Milani Creative - https://www.milanicreative.com/- Thinking in Visual Metaphors - h...

Some ideas for a tiny book to help you see "writing a book" less as a daunting task and more of your next accomplishment. Tiny book services - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/services/ Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

I invited 3 promising authors from my Tiny Book Writing Group. Delphine, Rich, and Rachel have been relentlessly working on their manuscripts, and in this conversation, you'll hear them talk about how they're approaching the writing process, their reasons for writing, the challenges they're facing, and other tiny author-related matters. If you're a writer, an aspiring author, or bo...

When roducing a draft, I sometimes feel an invisible reader judging my writing. Here's a simple solution that's helped me. Developmental Editing for Tiny Authors - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/developmental-editing-for-tiny-authors/ Interview with Kay Adams - https://youtu.be/8FvaRuz21uM?si=PEdJ8In7Q6mZ_NlP A book that changed my writing - https://youtu.be/UEJmxMuKecg?si=XirsrvBswBOKsGBo Be...

Jennifer Lawler is my guest today. She’s authored or coauthored more than 30 nonfiction books and nearly 20 novels, including the award-winning Dojo Wisdom series (Penguin). One of those titles — "Dojo Wisdom for Writers: 100 Simple Ways to Become a More Inspired, Successful, and Fearless Writer" — is now on my reading list. Jennifer is a prolific and versatile creative professional. She...

Dr. Alexandra Rogers is a clinical psychologist from California. She recently published Your Journey to Successful Parenting, a project that took her two years to complete. In this conversation, she shares how she did it--what tools and services she used, how much she spent, what she learned along the way, and what she’d do differently next time. If you're planning to self-publish a book, hear...

What's the writer's most important skill? A few reflections and stories about that... Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ Several Short Sentences About Writing - https://youtu.be/UEJmxMuKecg?si=Xl4BCXIFP_L2owIg Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer - https://youtu.be/_W90D4dTdhA?si=kBo6MXzxZuwQuUB8

Join the Tiny Book Writing Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-book-writing-group/Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/The speeches we would watch at the end of each day. Don't be put off by the quality of the videos. They're great - https://youtu.be/cz7QHNvNFfA?si=aaQxfporzLNFRwMB

Book recommendation: "Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer" by Roy Peter Clark *** Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/