Hilary T. Smith

Senior Editor @ Hierophant | Meditator | Off-grid #homesteader

I edit & ghostwrite self-help and spirituality books for authors who are changing the world 😇

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Even bestselling self-help books tend to contain four fatal flaws according to expert psychologists. Don't let your book be one of them! https://t.co/CNpTfvulDL

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The difference between amateur and professional self-help and spirituality authors is their mastery of one core skill: https://t.co/agoAI8sN7f

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Calling all therapists, meditation teachers, and other helpful folks! If you've ever wanted to write a book but weren't sure how to get started, my live, online class on self-help and spirituality writing starts in 3 weeks. Early bird pricing ends Sunday! https://t.co/8u9lMkm7Pv

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Authors! Don't send your self-help book manuscript to agents or publishers before asking yourself these 3 questions. https://t.co/s9VJ3ZsFYh

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It's that time of year again! If you've ever wanted to write a self-help or spirituality book, my live, online class is your chance to nail your structure and give your book its wings: https://t.co/KzMH7mEnmd

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My latest essay in Lion's Roar explores life without walls: https://t.co/AmnJIhxglY

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If you’re a self-help author, your book is just one piece of a larger relationship with your audience—a relationship that may also include live or online classes, social media, one-on-one coaching, and in-person workshops and events. https://t.co/raHnpfCe8K

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If you're writing a self-help or spirituality book, use this handful of elements to create your chapter blueprint. https://t.co/dr3Tqk1fix

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Writing a compelling introduction to your self-help or #spirituality book takes these 5 ingredients. Use my free blueprint to write yours! https://t.co/69G0s4NTvJ

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Ever wanted to write a self-help or spirituality book? There's still one week left to sign up for my LIVE online class, beginning next Thursday, March 21st! https://t.co/KzMH7mEnmd

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Whether it's interviewing a shaman or researching Buddhist philosophy, you can never say that the life of a self-help and spirituality ghostwriter lacks variety! https://t.co/1gks17qcBo

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Calling all therapists, coaches, meditation teachers, and yogis with a book stuck in your head! Great self-help and spirituality writing isn't as hard as you think--but it does take skill. https://t.co/KzMH7mEnmd

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If you're a therapist, spiritual teacher, healer, coach, or meditation instructor, you can change thousands of lives by sharing your wisdom in a book. In this live, online, 4-week class, I'll teach you everything you need to know: https://t.co/KzMH7mEnmd

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What does your reader stand to lose if they don’t solve the problem your self-help book addresses? What do they stand to gain if they do? Identifying the stakes supercharges your reader’s motivation. https://t.co/Uha94knbWK

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How broad or narrow should your self-help book’s pain point be? The answer to this question depends on your target audience and your unique qualifications as an author. https://t.co/152Yuway2o

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If you're writing a self-help, spirituality, or other prescriptive #nonfiction book, identifying a compelling pain point and promise is the number one secret to nailing it. https://t.co/sORugQnkeF

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My off-grid #homestead started out pretty haphazard, but I've slowly been replacing my chaotic first draft with a final version that makes me proud. https://t.co/6EkmGZHVgN

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Readers turn to self-help and #spirituality books because they want to believe in something. As a highly ethical self-help author, it's essential to put care into how you shape those beliefs. https://t.co/qLnnao8q6Y

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Want to write a great self-help or spirituality book? Back up your advice with quality research, and consider the implications of the guidance you give readers. https://t.co/shZSt45MJx

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As an editor at #HierophantPublishing, I believe that self-help and spirituality authors wield tremendous influence over their readers—and should follow these guidelines for wielding that influence responsibly. https://t.co/ZH5nSRz3T6