Tag Archives: publishing

Writing Your Family History Book

Posted on February 19, 2018 by moonbridgebooks

Last weekend I delivered my dad’s side family history book to the relatives. All that work was so worthwhile to feel the glow of my dad and his brother’s awe and gratitude. Worth the trip to Chicago where I got … Continue reading →

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Selling memoir: Isn’t your family alone worth it?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by moonbridgebooks

Recently I disappointed a couple people by telling them their stories would not sell to the public.  Many (probably most) people do not realize what a harsh world publishing for commercial sales is. Everyone has interesting stories, but most of … Continue reading →

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Book marketing your memoir: deciding how hard you want to work

Posted on July 31, 2017 by moonbridgebooks

Unless you are a celebrity, your memoir may be hard to sell. Do you want to sell it to strangers, or is making a gift for your family enough? Why would strangers want to read it? These are important questions … Continue reading →

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