Blog Archives - Nonfiction Authors Association https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/category/blog/ Nonfiction Authors & Writers Group Membership Community Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:04:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-Image-only-logo-110-150x150.jpg Blog Archives - Nonfiction Authors Association https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/category/blog/ 32 32 The 10 Most Common Mistakes Research-Driven Nonfiction Writers Make—and How to Avoid Them by Christina Larocco https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/the-10-most-common-mistakes-research-driven-nonfiction-writers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them-by-christina-larocco/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/the-10-most-common-mistakes-research-driven-nonfiction-writers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them-by-christina-larocco/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:30:30 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50882 Research-driven nonfiction writers are rarely stuck because they haven’t worked hard enough. In my experience, the opposite is more often true: projects stall precisely because the writer has done a great deal of careful, sustained work—and has reached a point where effort alone is no longer the limiting factor. Over the past decade, I’ve read […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/the-10-most-common-mistakes-research-driven-nonfiction-writers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them-by-christina-larocco/feed/ 0 20 Ways Authors Can Use AI for Ideas, Creativity, and Support (But NOT to Write Your Book) https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/20-ways-authors-can-use-ai-for-ideas-creativity-and-support-but-not-to-write-your-book/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/20-ways-authors-can-use-ai-for-ideas-creativity-and-support-but-not-to-write-your-book/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:30:42 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50878 With the rapid proliferation of AI tools, we are all discovering new ways to leverage these tools to improve our writing, conduct research, brainstorm ideas, develop creative titles, and so much more. AI tools can support your writing efforts, but please, please, please don’t use AI to write a nonfiction book manuscript. (See why writing […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/20-ways-authors-can-use-ai-for-ideas-creativity-and-support-but-not-to-write-your-book/feed/ 0 Why You Should NOT Write Your Nonfiction Book with AI: Plagiarized Content, Lack of Copyright Protection, Legal Risks, and Loss of Credibility https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/why-you-should-not-write-your-nonfiction-book-with-ai-plagiarized-content-lack-of-copyright-protection-legal-risks-and-loss-of-credibility/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/why-you-should-not-write-your-nonfiction-book-with-ai-plagiarized-content-lack-of-copyright-protection-legal-risks-and-loss-of-credibility/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:08:42 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50875 There are many people touting the benefits of writing a book using an AI tool like ChatGPT or Perplexity, and I cringe every time I come across this advice. It is misguided at best and nefarious at worst, especially for nonfiction books. As nonfiction authors, we write books to educate, entertain, and inspire readers. We […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/why-you-should-not-write-your-nonfiction-book-with-ai-plagiarized-content-lack-of-copyright-protection-legal-risks-and-loss-of-credibility/feed/ 0 IngramSpark + Amazon Error: Sorry, Book Cannot Be Shipped to the Address You Selected—How Authors and Publishers Can Fix It https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/ingramspark-amazon-error-sorry-book-cannot-be-shipped-to-the-address-you-selected-how-authors-and-publishers-can-fix-it/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/ingramspark-amazon-error-sorry-book-cannot-be-shipped-to-the-address-you-selected-how-authors-and-publishers-can-fix-it/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:55:59 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50837 We recently had several authors report that their books, which are published through IngramSpark, received errors from Amazon stating they are unable to ship the book to the selected address. Trying different shipping addresses and removing the books and adding them back into the cart didn’t fix the error. I reached out to inquire about […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/ingramspark-amazon-error-sorry-book-cannot-be-shipped-to-the-address-you-selected-how-authors-and-publishers-can-fix-it/feed/ 0 Author Interview: Andrea Susan Glass author of Build-A-Book Blueprint: Construct Your Nonfiction Book From Foundation to Finished Book https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-andrea-susan-glass-author-of-build-a-book-blueprint-construct-your-nonfiction-book-from-foundation-to-finished-book/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-andrea-susan-glass-author-of-build-a-book-blueprint-construct-your-nonfiction-book-from-foundation-to-finished-book/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:38 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50757 Author Name: Andrea Susan Glass Book Title: Build-A-Book Blueprint: Construct Your Nonfiction Book From Foundation to Finished Book Website Link: https://www.andreasusanglass.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasusanglass/ Publication Date: 10/22/25 Publisher: Glass House What is your book about? An 8-step process to take first-time nonfiction authors through all steps of writing and publishing their first book. What […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-andrea-susan-glass-author-of-build-a-book-blueprint-construct-your-nonfiction-book-from-foundation-to-finished-book/feed/ 0 Author Interview: Brenda Hukel author of Courageously Authentic: A Woman’s Guide to Transform: Pain into Power, Fear into Courage, Dreams into Reality https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-brenda-hukel-author-of-courageously-authentic-a-womans-guide-to-transform-pain-into-power-fear-into-courage-dreams-into-reality/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-brenda-hukel-author-of-courageously-authentic-a-womans-guide-to-transform-pain-into-power-fear-into-courage-dreams-into-reality/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:30:11 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50754 Author Name: Brenda Hukel Book Title: Courageously Authentic: A Woman’s Guide to Transform: Pain into Power, Fear into Courage, Dreams into Reality Website Link: www.BrendaHukel.com Social Media Links: ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-hukel-mba/ ​https://www.facebook.com/brendahukelauthor ​https://www.facebook.com/brenda.hukel/ ​https://www.instagram.com/hukelbrenda/ https://www.pinterest.com/hukelbrenda https://www.youtube.com/@CourageouslyAuthenticTM Publication Date: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Mindstir Media What is your book about? Courageously Authentic is an empowering guide for women […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-brenda-hukel-author-of-courageously-authentic-a-womans-guide-to-transform-pain-into-power-fear-into-courage-dreams-into-reality/feed/ 0 Author Interview: Mimi Nichter author of Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism Trauma and Resilience, Author Interview, Mimi Nichter https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-mimi-nichter-author-of-hostage-a-memoir-of-terrorism-trauma-and-resilience-author-interview-mimi-nichter/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-mimi-nichter-author-of-hostage-a-memoir-of-terrorism-trauma-and-resilience-author-interview-mimi-nichter/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:30:08 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50751 Author Name: Mimi Nichter Website Link: https://www.miminichter.com Social Media Links: https://facebook.com/mimi.nichter Instagram @miminichter threads.net/@miminichter Book Title: Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience Publication Date: March 1, 2026 Publisher: Potomac Books (imprint of Univ of Nebraska Press) What is your book about? It is about being held hostage at the hands of Palestinian terrorists […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-mimi-nichter-author-of-hostage-a-memoir-of-terrorism-trauma-and-resilience-author-interview-mimi-nichter/feed/ 0 Author Interview: Cheryl Landes, author of The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-cheryl-landes-author-of-the-best-i-can-do-a-true-story-of-navigating-the-complexities-of-mental-illness-and-homelessness/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-cheryl-landes-author-of-the-best-i-can-do-a-true-story-of-navigating-the-complexities-of-mental-illness-and-homelessness/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:30:11 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50748 Author Name: Cheryl Landes Book Title: The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness Website Link: https://tabbycatco.com/books Social Media Links: Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/clandes.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryllandes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clandes Publication Date: March 8, 2024 Publisher: Tabby Cat Communications (self-published) What is your book about? The Best I Can […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-interview-cheryl-landes-author-of-the-best-i-can-do-a-true-story-of-navigating-the-complexities-of-mental-illness-and-homelessness/feed/ 0 How to Use Reddit for Nonfiction Book Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/how-to-use-reddit-for-nonfiction-book-marketing-and-search-engine-optimization-seo/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/how-to-use-reddit-for-nonfiction-book-marketing-and-search-engine-optimization-seo/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:00:59 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50728 When you search for just about anything on Google these days, the search results will likely include a few links to discussion threads on Reddit. If you haven’t yet spent much time on Reddit, it is worth checking out for several reasons. First, Reddit is a community where users discuss everything from sports, books and […]

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]]> https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/how-to-use-reddit-for-nonfiction-book-marketing-and-search-engine-optimization-seo/feed/ 0 Author-Member Success Story: Lisa Louis, author of Autism Outdoors: A Guide to Spending Time in Nature https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-member-success-story-lisa-louis-author-of-autism-outdoors-a-guide-to-spending-time-in-nature/ https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/author-member-success-story-lisa-louis-author-of-autism-outdoors-a-guide-to-spending-time-in-nature/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:30:59 +0000 https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/?p=50626 Author Name: Lisa Louis Book Title: Autism Outdoors: A Guide to Spending Time in Nature Website URL: HikingAutism.com Social Media Links: http://facebook.com/HikingAutism twitter.com/HikingAutism instagram.com/lisalouis777 hikingautism.bsky.social What is your “day job”? I work as a Japanese technical translator to pay the bills, and have done so for the last twenty-plus years. I mostly translate electronics and […]

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