craft Archives - Ally Berthiaume

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.

Expert Tip – Drain the Well of Your Mind and Discover Your Story

If you can’t answer what your book is about without giving too much information or by giving too little it’s okay. You haven’t discovered your story yet.

Expert Tip – Knowing Your Audience is Critical to Your Book and Here’s Why

Your audience is the group of people who are going to pick up your book, turn it over in their hands, and determine if they’ll buy it. You need them. A book isn’t for everyone, because not everyone wants to read the same book. Think of who YOU are writing to and your audience will show themselves.

Want to Get Started Writing That Book? Here is an Expert Tip.

The first step in starting the book you’ve been wanting to write is to look within. Are you a “plotter” or a “pantser”? I’ve got an expert tip to help with that.

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.

Fear and Doubt – Four Fears that Nearly Kept Me From Writing My Memoir: #3 The Perfectionism Monster

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

Fear and Doubt – Four Fears That nearly Kept me From Writing My Memoir: #2 Anonymity For Everyone.

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

Fear and Doubt – Four Fears That Nearly Kept Me From Writing My Memoir: #1 Being Sued

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