Shanda Trofe's Blog

Memoir, Autobiography, or Self-Help: Which Path Is Right for Your Book?

Explore the differences between memoir, autobiography, and self-help to determine which genre best suits your story and goals as an author.

Honor Your Calling: Why It���s Time To Start Writing Your Book

Discover the importance of answering the inner call to write your book, with inspiration to begin your writing journey.

Unlock Your Creativity & Productivity With Timed Writing Sprints

Timed writing sprints can unlock your creativity, boost productivity, and help you make consistent progress on your book.

From Stuck to Inspired: 7 Ways to Overcome Writer's Block

Seven practical tips to overcome writer's block and reignite your creativity to keep your writing flowing.

Finding Your Unique Author Voice: 10 Tips for Authentic Writing

Learn how to find and embrace your unique voice as a writer, with tips to help you write authentically and connect deeply with your readers.

Self-Editing Success: Tips for Polishing Your Work in Progress

Learn essential self-editing tips to polish your work in progress, making sure your manuscript is ready for the next stage of its journey.

Do You Have a Goal to Write a Book This Year? Enjoy My 2016 Book Writing Planner! [FREE DOWNLOAD]

It’s a new year and time to set our goals for 2016! Each year it seems more and more aspiring authors set out to write a book yet many don’t know where or how to get started. Does this ring true for you? Well, I have good news! If you have a goal to write […] Read more...

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How to Write a Book in 90 Days

Whether you’ve already started writing your book, or you have a book you’ve been planning to write but don’t know where or how to begin, this exercise will help you find your target daily word count and set you up for success to meet your book writing goals much faster. Step 1: Find the Estimated […] Read more...

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Happy New Year!

Today is the first blank page of a 365 page book. What will you create in 2016? You have a brand new year ahead of you–a blank slate to become who you want to be, fulfill a goal or dream that you’ve always longed to accomplish, a time to create something of significance in your […] Read more...

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Top 6 Reasons to Self-publish Your Book

While it’s true that self-publishing is not for everyone, I always urge my clients to do their research and explore ALL the publishing options available when choosing the proper path for their book. It’s no secret self-publishing has grown in popularity. While Amazon accounts for 65% of all online book sales, the number of indie […] Read more...

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