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On researching, outlining, organizing – and writing – a book

by Debbie Weil | Jul 15, 2005 | The Corporate Blogging Book, Uncategorized

Revealing interview with Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down. Thanks to my agent Elizabeth Wales for the link.”When I write a book, I invent the process anew every time.  It’s about maintaining files  and grouping information as I’m reporting...

Blogging your book is a must

by Debbie Weil | Jul 5, 2005 | The Corporate Blogging Book, Uncategorized

You gotta have a book blog to create buzz around your book. I knew that when I set up this blog. But it’s confirmed in yesterday’s New York Times in an article, Dear Blog: Today I Worked on My Book. The article quotes three nonfiction authors on their...

Stepping back into pre-editorial mode to compile the book

by Debbie Weil | Jul 3, 2005 | The Corporate Blogging Book, Uncategorized

I’m more of a hare than a tortoise in my approach to writing. And frankly, that’s not a good thing when you’re working on a book. So I’m going to step back into a pre-editorial mode for a week or so to compile more notes, key points, resource...

One-word book titles with matching URLs

by Debbie Weil | Jun 16, 2005 | The Corporate Blogging Book, Uncategorized

I’ve been obsessing over the provisonal title for this book. Topic: corporate blogging. Audience: savvy but non-techie managers of big companies corporate managers, senior executives and solopreneurs who want to know what blogging is and how they can use it. Why...

Do you like the sub title?

by Debbie Weil | Jun 7, 2005 | The Corporate Blogging Book, Uncategorized

You knew I’d ask… so tell me. Click Comments below and let ‘er rip. Do you like the draft sub title: “How Smart Companies Are Talking to Their Customers and Employees”? Other suggestions??

Tips for a first-time book author

by Debbie Weil | Jun 6, 2005 | The Corporate Blogging Book, Uncategorized

Seems like it took forever to close the deal with Penguin Portfolio to write a book about corporate blogging. Although my wonderful agent, Elizabeth Wales, tells me that two months from start to finish is fast. So… sigh of relief. Now comes the hard part:...
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