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Memoirs Are for Everyone, Not Just Celebrities

Everyone has a story. Maybe yours seems more mundane than the stories of the Michelle Obamas and the Matthew McConaugheys of the world, but I promise you, every tale is worth telling.
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Your Ballast Books Editing Team: Meet Emma Sherk

Emma Sherk is an editor on the Ballast team who has the pleasure of working on everything from heavy-hitting memoirs to board books for young children.
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Promoting Your Book Before Launch: A Guide for Eager Authors

The day has come–your book is complete. After months or even years of hard work writing and editing, your publishing and marketing team is working on getting your book ready for print.
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