Writing Craft Archives - Ally Berthiaume

Writing Lessons I’ve Learned From the Books I’ve Written (and Coached)

Gain writing wisdom, insight, and other writing lessons that I’ve learned from the books I’ve written or supported on the path to publication.

Power of First Impressions–Work with a Human Who Cares About Your Book

First impressions say everything. Make sure who you work with appears human before deciding to work with them on your book.

Book cover titled a Storytelling Workbook for Beginners

Five Myths About Publishing a Book Aspiring Authors Should Know

Five myths about publishing a book aspiring authors should know so you can avoid common publishing pitfalls.

5 Things You Want in a Great Book Coach (or Any Publishing Partner)

Writing and publishing shouldn’t be done in isolation no matter what those old tropes would suggest. Here are the 5 things you want working with a great book coach.

The Three Pillars of Writing Foundation for Successful Written Work

Every great piece begins with a strong writing foundation and this is just as true in writing.

Begin the Book On Your Bucket List. Part 5: Know Your Story

Brave the path to the page and learn what steps to take in writing your book. Watch this video to understand the important step of knowing your story.

Lessons Learned From Writing My Book, Dear Universe, I Get it Now

My book, ‘Dear Universe, I Get It Now’ is turning one this month. I am so proud of what I accomplished in getting my first book out in the world and I want to share with you what I learned.

Truths I Realized Along the Way: Learning to Live With Fears & Recognizing their BS

Fear and doubt don’t really just up and disappear one day. I just practice living with them, like the roommates you can’t get rid of or the unwanted dinner party guest who accidentally got the invite.

Blog Cover: Four Fears that Nearly Kept Me From Writing My Memoir: #3 The Perfectionism Monster

Fear and Doubt – Four Fears that Nearly Kept Me From Writing My Memoir: #4 Being Overlooked & Judged

Writing nonfiction and memoir is a tricky business when you’ve got other real people (and not just yourself) to write about.

People Tell Me I Should Write a Book. Does That Mean I Should?

Friends and family may have said “you should write a book.” That may be a compliment, but you should write a book because YOU want to and YOU believe in what you have to say.