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book inc Journal - Writing Tips and Insights for Memoir and Novel Writers
Write, revise, and publish your novel or memoir with us!
Write, revise, and publish your novel or memoir with us!
We provide memoir and novel incubators and revision and submission workshops to help our writers realize the potential of their work.
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âď¸Revise your manuscript in our six-month Book Revision Lab. Apply now!
Our Book Revision Lab is a six-month program designed for writers ready to revise their memoir or novel manuscripts.
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Donate to book inc's Scholarship Fund
Meet our writers!
Meet our writers!
Check our impressive list of memoir and novel writers who are currently in or have completed a book inc program.
Book Revision Lab
Book Revision Lab
Our Book Revision Lab is a six-month program designed for writers ready to revise their memoir or novel manuscripts.
Tips for Memoir and Novel Writers | book inc Journal
Tips for Memoir and Novel Writers | book inc Journal
book inc Journal - Writing Tips and Insights for Memoir and Novel Writers
Meet the book inc Writers!
Meet the book inc Writers!
Check our impressive list of memoir and novel writers who are currently in or have completed a book inc program.
Listen to J. Greg Phelan on the Culture Buzz
Listen to J. Greg Phelan on the Culture Buzz
"Enjoying the Little Things in Memoir" by Eileen Toomey
"Enjoying the Little Things in Memoir" by Eileen Toomey
book inc writer Eileen Toomey reflects on how her mother showed her to enjoy the small joyful moments during challenging times and how she gets to revisit those "glimmers" as she writes and revises her memoir.
"Free Write, Just Write Voodoo" by Tina Goodyear
"Free Write, Just Write Voodoo" by Tina Goodyear
"Incubating for Two" By Olivia Kenney
"Incubating for Two" By Olivia Kenney
Novel writer Olivia Kenney was thrilled to learn that in addition to bringing a novel into the world, she would also be bringing a baby. But when life got messy, Olivia realized she would need to constantly tweak her perfectly planned writing routine to make it happen.
Write your book with us!
Write your book with us!
book inc is Project Write Now's writing collective. We help each other write, revise, and publish memoirs and novels. Join us today!
"The Secret to Writing" by Jenny Morelli
"The Secret to Writing" by Jenny Morelli
Novel writer Jenny Morelli highlights the importance of showing up, drawing parallels between her role as a high school English teacher and the discipline of writing, emphasizing the transformative power of presence.
"Agents and Anthropologie" by Michele Prestininzi
"Agents and Anthropologie" by Michele Prestininzi
"Piecing Together a Person" by Lou Storey
"Piecing Together a Person" by Lou Storey
book inc writer and retired psychotherapist Dr. Lou Storey discusses the challenge of crafting authentic characters and shares his insights into the psychology of character transformation.
"What Is Your Novel About?" by Jennifer Gaites
"What Is Your Novel About?" by Jennifer Gaites
A friendly question by the pool forces novel writer Jennifer Gaites to ask herself, "What is my book about?" Now that she's finished the first draft, she has a better understanding and is ready to share her novel-in-progress with her fellow writers.
Book Launch: "The Stark Beauty of Last Things" by Celine Keating
Book Launch: "The Stark Beauty of Last Things" by Celine Keating
"Recovery, Memoir, and Daily Practice" by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
"Recovery, Memoir, and Daily Practice" by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Memoir writer Elizabeth Jannuzzi recounts a magical afternoon she spent listening to her memoir heroes discuss writing and recovery at a conference in New York.
IMMUNOTHERAPY by Eileen Toomey
IMMUNOTHERAPY by Eileen Toomey
Step Back and Squint by Eileen Toomey
Step Back and Squint by Eileen Toomey
Pre-Order "The Stark Beauty of Last Things" â Celine Keating / Author /
Pre-Order "The Stark Beauty of Last Things" â Celine Keating / Author /
Join our Virtual Bool Launch for âThe Stark Beauty of Last Thingsâ
Join our Virtual Bool Launch for âThe Stark Beauty of Last Thingsâ
"A Memoirist Gets the Last Word" by Elisheva Trenk
"A Memoirist Gets the Last Word" by Elisheva Trenk
"Foundations of Worldbuilding" by Lauren DeFelice
"Foundations of Worldbuilding" by Lauren DeFelice
"Catching Writing Inspiration From Surfers" by Liz deBeer
"Catching Writing Inspiration From Surfers" by Liz deBeer
What Authors Need To Know To Get Published in 2023: A Webinar
What Authors Need To Know To Get Published in 2023: A Webinar
"My Prospect Street Writers House Residency" by Evelyn Camu
"My Prospect Street Writers House Residency" by Evelyn Camu
The Long and Winding Road to Publication (Part II) by Celine Keating
The Long and Winding Road to Publication (Part II) by Celine Keating
My Writing Stages of Grief by Jenny Morelli
My Writing Stages of Grief by Jenny Morelli
Which Writing Program Is Right for Me
Which Writing Program Is Right for Me
The Long and Winding Road to Publication (Part I) by CĂŠline Keating
The Long and Winding Road to Publication (Part I) by CĂŠline Keating
Apply now to our 2024 book inc Programs
Apply now to our 2024 book inc Programs
Reading Like a Writer: Summer Edition by Jennifer Gaites
Reading Like a Writer: Summer Edition by Jennifer Gaites
Are You a Writer? by Shanda McManus
Are You a Writer? by Shanda McManus
Writerâs Guilt Turns to Gold at a Picnic by Liz deBeer
Writerâs Guilt Turns to Gold at a Picnic by Liz deBeer
Meet our book inc writers!
Meet our book inc writers!
Two Methods for Writing Magic by Lauren DeFelice
Two Methods for Writing Magic by Lauren DeFelice
How To Use Setting To Do More by CĂŠline Keating
How To Use Setting To Do More by CĂŠline Keating
Eighteen Knots to a New Plot by Rachel Deel
Eighteen Knots to a New Plot by Rachel Deel
Read our June 2023 newsletter
Read our June 2023 newsletter
Discovering the Why of Memoir Writing by Tunji Oke
Discovering the Why of Memoir Writing by Tunji Oke
Four Reasons to Use Multiple Points of View in Your Novel by Celine Keating
Four Reasons to Use Multiple Points of View in Your Novel by Celine Keating
Sharing My Writing: Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Sharing My Writing: Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Growing a Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
Growing a Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
What Ghostwriting Can Teach Us ... by Jennifer Gaites
What Ghostwriting Can Teach Us ... by Jennifer Gaites
Read Like a Writer: "The Promise" by Damon Galgut, a book inc elective
Read Like a Writer: "The Promise" by Damon Galgut, a book inc elective
May 2023 newsletter
May 2023 newsletter
"Tips for Editing Your Novel (Or Memoir)" by J. Greg Phelan
"Tips for Editing Your Novel (Or Memoir)" by J. Greg Phelan
"What I Learned On My First Writing Retreat" by Shanda McManus
"What I Learned On My First Writing Retreat" by Shanda McManus
A Good Rejection by Eileen Toomey
A Good Rejection by Eileen Toomey
Revise your book with us! Book Revision Lab I & II
Revise your book with us! Book Revision Lab I & II
Growing My Confidence As a Writer by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Growing My Confidence As a Writer by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
What Is It About Writing Contests? by Renee Walsh
What Is It About Writing Contests? by Renee Walsh
Making Time & Space for My Novel by Lauren DeFelice
Making Time & Space for My Novel by Lauren DeFelice
book inc Writers
book inc Writers
The Story I Want To Tell by Eileen Toomey
The Story I Want To Tell by Eileen Toomey
Learning About Memoir by Writing Fiction by Jennifer Gaites
Learning About Memoir by Writing Fiction by Jennifer Gaites
Serving Up Easy-to-Read Prose by J. Greg Phelan
Serving Up Easy-to-Read Prose by J. Greg Phelan
Apply to our Book Revision Lab and Book Submission Lab programs.
Apply to our Book Revision Lab and Book Submission Lab programs.
Lessons in Revision from Toni Morrison by Shanda McManus
Lessons in Revision from Toni Morrison by Shanda McManus
March 2023 newsletter
March 2023 newsletter
Write, Revise, or Submit your book with us!
Write, Revise, or Submit your book with us!
When to Abandon Your Book Idea by Natasha de Carvalho
When to Abandon Your Book Idea by Natasha de Carvalho
book inc Writers
book inc Writers
Four Tools in My Book Revision Toolkit by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Four Tools in My Book Revision Toolkit by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Câmon, You Know You Wanna⌠(Write a Book) by Jennifer Gaites
Câmon, You Know You Wanna⌠(Write a Book) by Jennifer Gaites
A Writing Community That Grows With Me by Renee Walsh
A Writing Community That Grows With Me by Renee Walsh
Misjudging Our Own Writing by J. Greg Phelan
Misjudging Our Own Writing by J. Greg Phelan
Three Key Elements to Pitching a Novel by Laurn DeFelice
Three Key Elements to Pitching a Novel by Laurn DeFelice
Revision: Memoir in the Off-Season by Shanda McManus
Revision: Memoir in the Off-Season by Shanda McManus
Starting My Revision Journey by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Starting My Revision Journey by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Facing the Mess of Revision by Jennifer Gaites
Facing the Mess of Revision by Jennifer Gaites
Three Ways to Conquer Revision Fatigue by Caitlin Maskowitz
Three Ways to Conquer Revision Fatigue by Caitlin Maskowitz
Check-In With PWN: Whatâs Happening in All Our Departments
Check-In With PWN: Whatâs Happening in All Our Departments
Novel Revision With Multiple Points of View by Renee Walsh
Novel Revision With Multiple Points of View by Renee Walsh
book inc Journal
book inc Journal
Read our latest program updates in our January 2023 newsletter.
Read our latest program updates in our January 2023 newsletter.
"Writing Memoir Different and the Same" by Shanda McManus
"Writing Memoir Different and the Same" by Shanda McManus
"2022 Memoir Incubator Wrap-Up" by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
"2022 Memoir Incubator Wrap-Up" by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
December 2022 newsletter
December 2022 newsletter
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"Emulate Writing That Works" by Renee Walsh
"Emulate Writing That Works" by Renee Walsh
Revise your book with us! Book Revision Lab
Revise your book with us! Book Revision Lab
"Post-Partum Memoir Writing Blues" by Shanda McManus and Jen Gaites
"Post-Partum Memoir Writing Blues" by Shanda McManus and Jen Gaites
Trust the Process: Can Anyone Write a Novel? by J. Greg Phelan
Trust the Process: Can Anyone Write a Novel? by J. Greg Phelan
Write your book with us!
Write your book with us!
Inside the Memoir Incubator: What To Do in Memoir When Truth IS Stranger Than Fiction by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Inside the Memoir Incubator: What To Do in Memoir When Truth IS Stranger Than Fiction by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Rewriting Revision: Two Approaches to Querying Your Novel
Rewriting Revision: Two Approaches to Querying Your Novel
book inc November Newsletter
book inc November Newsletter
Spotlight: Giving Your Writing the Whole Nine Yards
Spotlight: Giving Your Writing the Whole Nine Yards
Getting It Done: How Writing My Memoir Made Me a Better Doctor
Getting It Done: How Writing My Memoir Made Me a Better Doctor
Inside the Memoir Incubator: Overcoming Revision Block by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Inside the Memoir Incubator: Overcoming Revision Block by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Join our Open House to learn about our 2023 programs!
Join our Open House to learn about our 2023 programs!
Trust the Process: Writing Openings To Keep Your Readers Reading
Trust the Process: Writing Openings To Keep Your Readers Reading
Spotlight: Novel Writers Embrace Emojis on Slack by Jaime Vander Velde
Spotlight: Novel Writers Embrace Emojis on Slack by Jaime Vander Velde
Taking the Time to Write: Writing a Book One Note at a Time by Renee Walsh
Taking the Time to Write: Writing a Book One Note at a Time by Renee Walsh
Spotlight Series: Five Mistakes I Made While Drafting My Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
Spotlight Series: Five Mistakes I Made While Drafting My Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
Spotlight Series: Mistake #4: Imagining All My Long-Lost Friends and Relatives Critiquing My Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
Spotlight Series: Mistake #4: Imagining All My Long-Lost Friends and Relatives Critiquing My Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
book inc October 2022 newsletter
book inc October 2022 newsletter
Getting It Done: Revision in Memoir: Pulling Baby Teeth by Shanda McManus
Getting It Done: Revision in Memoir: Pulling Baby Teeth by Shanda McManus
Rewriting Revision: Boosting My Motivation to Revise My Novel by Caitlin Maskowitz
Rewriting Revision: Boosting My Motivation to Revise My Novel by Caitlin Maskowitz
Spotlight Series: Mistake #3: Telling Anyone and Everyone About My Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
Spotlight Series: Mistake #3: Telling Anyone and Everyone About My Memoir by Elisheva Trenk
Trust the Process: Stay in the Book by J. Greg Phelan
Trust the Process: Stay in the Book by J. Greg Phelan
Spotlight Series: Mistake #2: Getting Lost in a Rabbit Hole of Memories by Elisheva Trenk
Spotlight Series: Mistake #2: Getting Lost in a Rabbit Hole of Memories by Elisheva Trenk
Inside the Memoir Incubator: Non-Writers Just Don't Understand by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Inside the Memoir Incubator: Non-Writers Just Don't Understand by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
book inc's Book Revision Lab
book inc's Book Revision Lab
Spotlight: Five Mistakes I Made While Drafting My Memoir - Mistake #1
Spotlight: Five Mistakes I Made While Drafting My Memoir - Mistake #1
Rewriting Revision: Fresh Reader Feedback Rocks by Caitlin Maskowitz
Rewriting Revision: Fresh Reader Feedback Rocks by Caitlin Maskowitz
Taking the Time to Write: So What If? By Renee Walsh
Taking the Time to Write: So What If? By Renee Walsh
book inc's Journal
book inc's Journal
Spotlight: Catching the Book Idea (Before It's Too Late) By Jamie Yieh
Spotlight: Catching the Book Idea (Before It's Too Late) By Jamie Yieh
book inc's September 2022 Newsletter
book inc's September 2022 Newsletter
An Interview with Lou Storey by Haunted Waters Press
An Interview with Lou Storey by Haunted Waters Press
book inc Open House, Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. ET
book inc Open House, Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. ET
Getting It Done: Naked and Afraid by Shanda McManus
Getting It Done: Naked and Afraid by Shanda McManus
Trust the Process: Nine Brains are Better Than One | by J. Greg Phelan
Trust the Process: Nine Brains are Better Than One | by J. Greg Phelan
Q&A with Greg Phelan about Book Revision Lab
Q&A with Greg Phelan about Book Revision Lab
Inside the Memoir Incubator: The Deadline Is Near | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Inside the Memoir Incubator: The Deadline Is Near | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Taking the Time to Write: Being Busy Can Help | by Renee Walsh
Taking the Time to Write: Being Busy Can Help | by Renee Walsh
Writers Playlist: Sprint to the Finish Line | by book inc
Writers Playlist: Sprint to the Finish Line | by book inc
Getting It Done: No Decisions Post-Call | by Shanda McManus
Getting It Done: No Decisions Post-Call | by Shanda McManus
Trust the Process: Training to Write Your Book | by J. Greg Phelan
Trust the Process: Training to Write Your Book | by J. Greg Phelan
Spotlight: Dabbling in Writing | by Chuck Waldron
Spotlight: Dabbling in Writing | by Chuck Waldron
Writers Playlist: Gut Feeling | by Jaime Vander Velde
Writers Playlist: Gut Feeling | by Jaime Vander Velde
Inside the Memoir Incubator: Sneaking a Peek Into Our Stories | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Inside the Memoir Incubator: Sneaking a Peek Into Our Stories | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Rewriting Revision: Revising on the Blank Page | by Caitlin Maskowitz
Rewriting Revision: Revising on the Blank Page | by Caitlin Maskowitz
Taking the Time to Write: Writing with a Reader's Mind | by Renee Walsh
Taking the Time to Write: Writing with a Reader's Mind | by Renee Walsh
Spotlight: Writing My Way to Myself | by Jaime Vander Velde
Spotlight: Writing My Way to Myself | by Jaime Vander Velde
Writers Playlist: Our River House Days | by Donna Beriont
Writers Playlist: Our River House Days | by Donna Beriont
Don't Wait for Lightning Shanda McManus
Don't Wait for Lightning Shanda McManus
Memoir & Novel Incubator Programs
Memoir & Novel Incubator Programs
Mapping My Memoir | by Nancy Francese
Mapping My Memoir | by Nancy Francese
Three Good Things About My Writing | by J. Greg Phelan
Three Good Things About My Writing | by J. Greg Phelan
"Mind the Gap," Splash!, July 2022 | by Lou Story
"Mind the Gap," Splash!, July 2022 | by Lou Story
Drafting for Character, Revising for Plot | by Caitlin Maskowitz
Drafting for Character, Revising for Plot | by Caitlin Maskowitz
Missing Pieces | by Shanda McManus
Missing Pieces | by Shanda McManus
Adding Action to My Memoir | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Adding Action to My Memoir | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Writing for Someone | by Rachel Dee
Writing for Someone | by Rachel Dee
BOOK REVISION LAB (6 MONTHS)
BOOK REVISION LAB (6 MONTHS)
Novel Incubator
Novel Incubator
Memoir Incubator
Memoir Incubator
Songs from My Recover | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Songs from My Recover | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
Am I Plotter or Pantser? | by Evelyn Camu
Am I Plotter or Pantser? | by Evelyn Camu
A Lesson from My Little People | by Renee Walsh
A Lesson from My Little People | by Renee Walsh
Two-Timer | by Shanda McManus
Two-Timer | by Shanda McManus
Time to Focus on the Writer | by Caitlin Maskowitz
Time to Focus on the Writer | by Caitlin Maskowitz
ZoĂŤ's Songs for Writing
ZoĂŤ's Songs for Writing
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Shaping Your Story with Beats | by J. Greg Phelan
Shaping Your Story with Beats | by J. Greg Phelan
Writing through Grief | by Kayla Moorehead
Writing through Grief | by Kayla Moorehead
A Dialogue on Dialogue | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
A Dialogue on Dialogue | by Elizabeth Jannuzzi
The Moon and the Tower | Playlist by Greg Phelan
The Moon and the Tower | Playlist by Greg Phelan
Making a Mark | by Lou Storey
Making a Mark | by Lou Storey
Writing, Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand | by Renee Walsh
Writing, Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand | by Renee Walsh
Creativity Did Wait For Me | by ZoĂŤ A. Gulliksen
Creativity Did Wait For Me | by ZoĂŤ A. Gulliksen
Writing on Tomato Time | by Shanda McManus
Writing on Tomato Time | by Shanda McManus
Revising is Hard | by Caitlin Maskowitz
Revising is Hard | by Caitlin Maskowitz
Novel & Memoir Incubator Programs
Novel & Memoir Incubator Programs
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book inc Journal
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