Nonfiction gets a bad rap in the entertainment stakes. It conjures images of dense, unimaginative textbooks or articles that sound like they’ve been written by a brick. But the best nonfiction is informative and just as entertaining and compelling as a great novel. It...
How to Trust Your Writing Ability One thing all writers have in common is self-doubt. Whether it is the lingering voice of a precious critic or those mind monkeys that take up residence from time to time, it seems we are all equally afflicted. Before we go any further...
What our nonfiction book writing course offers that others don’t “If there was a 6 star review, they would get it. I can’t say enough positive things about Booksmith Academy and their book writing programme, the Book Forge. If you have a book in your future, I highly...
Rituals can be a game changer for writers Writing a book is more than just putting words on a page—it’s a journey that requires both mental clarity and emotional resilience. At Booksmith Academy, we’ve guided many authors through The Book Forge, and we...
Getting to know your target audience Books are written to be read. Imagine! So writing your book without a thought for your reader and expecting them to like it all the same would be like knitting your friend a jumper without checking their size, style or colour...
