13 Business lessons I learned from Sun Tsu’s “The Art of War” Ameesha | August 25, 2020 In the world of nonfiction, there are a handful of classic books that it’s assumed one should read. One of […]
Exclusive Interview with Jym Brown, Author of “#Life: The wisdom of philosophy, psychology, and pop culture for living a better life” Ameesha | August 18, 2020 Hi Jym, thanks for speaking to us today! So, you’ve just self-published your debut book #Life. What’s it about? It’s my humble […]
7 Brain hacks to better remember what you’ve read Ameesha | August 11, 2020 Ever read an interesting, inspiring, or informative nonfiction book, then just a few weeks later find that you’ve forgotten most […]
How to get published: An insider’s guide to the 4 types of book publishing Ameesha | August 4, 2020 If you’re an aspiring author, the age-old question is “How do I get my book published?” While it used to […]
Richard Templar’s “The Rules of Life”: Self-help at its best Ameesha | July 28, 2020 Self-help is the Marmite of the book world. It seems that readers either ravenously consume self-help books or find them utterly unhelpful. […]
The 10 types of book editors you’ll come across Ameesha | July 20, 2020 As an author or aspiring author, you’ll no doubt find yourself working with an editor at some point. In our last blog, we looked at the various types […]
How to tell what type of author you are. Sincerely, your editor Ameesha | July 13, 2020 If you’re an author or aspiring to be one, you’ll probably end up working with an editor at some point, […]
Let’s talk about race: My thoughts on “Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race” as a mixed-race female book editor Ameesha | June 29, 2020 The news hit last week that Reni Eddo-Lodge had become the first black British author to ever top the UK paperback non-fiction […]
Hiring an editor: The good, the bad, and the necessary Ameesha | June 19, 2020 If you’re thinking about hiring a freelance editor for your book, you might be wondering what it’s like to work […]
5+1 Expert tips to pick your nonfiction book topic Ameesha | June 12, 2020 According to a recent survey, 80% of adults have thought about writing a book at some point. But if you’re […]
Did E.M. Forster’s “The Machine Stops” predict the future? Ameesha | June 5, 2020 While nonfiction is our bag at The Book Shelf, E.M. Forster’s The Machine Stops is stranger than fiction. It has an uncanny resemblance […]
On copyright and ‘fair use’: do you need permission to quote people in your book? Ameesha | May 29, 2020 As a nonfiction author, you may want to quote other people in your book—be it to set a certain tone, amplify your […]
The E-Myth: The book every business owner needs to read Ameesha | May 22, 2020 When it comes to business books, there’s no shortage of options available to entrepreneurs, wantrepreneurs, and small business owners hoping […]
What is more lucrative: traditional publishing or self-publishing? Ameesha | May 15, 2020 Some people write books for the love. Some to entertain and enthral readers. Some to make the world a better […]
Which is the best proofreading software – Grammarly or Word’s Spellchecker? Ameesha | May 2, 2020 Whether you’ve written a blog, a book, or some website content, you no doubt know that the text needs proofreading […]
How not to write a book: 5 mistakes to avoid when writing nonfiction Ameesha | April 24, 2020 As a nonfiction book editor, I see my fair share of great first drafts, but also some pretty average ones. A mediocre […]
7 Lessons from the Stoics on how to deal with life’s uncertainties Ameesha | April 17, 2020 Over recent years, the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism has gained a new lease of life. 3rd Century BC ideas […]
The worst 5 pitfalls of self-publishing and how to avoid them Ameesha | April 10, 2020 Self-publishing can be a magical thing. It opened up the publishing world to the masses, enabling anybody to publish a […]