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Paul Furiga, our Chief Storyteller and host, is back for another episode of Chapters with Paul featuring Tara Darazio, our Content Manager. With decades of professional writing experience and a few books under their belts, Paul and Tara have overcome the often intimidating process of writing a book. In this episode, they discuss how they became interested in books, the writing process, the differences and similarities between writing fiction and nonfiction, and the importance of writing with the right people.

Key Takeaways

Writing a non-fiction book serves as a powerful marketing tool, demonstrating thought leadership and providing a lasting resource for your audience.
The seemingly daunting task of writing a book becomes manageable by breaking it into smaller, outlined steps like chapters and word counts.
Both fiction and non-fiction writing significantly benefit from collaboration and external feedback, such as from editors and beta readers, to refine ideas and enhance clarity.
Passion and creativity are central to fiction writing, allowing authors to build unique worlds and explore diverse characters.
Regardless of the genre, consistent reading is crucial for aspiring authors, as it exposes them to different styles and enriches their own writing.

Episode 49: Chapters with Paul: Writing Fiction and Nonfiction

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