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Why Are You Writing a Book?

Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivators

When I ask students in my writing classes why they are writing a book, I offer this PowerPoint slide with bulleted options:

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Sandra Wendel

A picky nonfiction editor who helps authors write, polish, and publish their books. Author: Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know about Editing.