Allison Williams is an editor, book coach, and speaker, and she’s the author of Seven Drafts, Self-edit like a pro from blank page to book. She has edited & coached writers to publication with Big Five, literary, and indie presses. Her own writing has appeared in the New York Times, and on National Public Radio and CBC-Canada. A former circus acrobat and fire-eater, she still loves to travel, and hosts writing retreats virtually and around the world. In this episode, Allison talks about her journey from the circus to writing and coaching others to write. As she dives into Seven Drafts, she teaches how to edit your own book and the different drafts to create as you work from your “vomit draft,” the first draft that is a big mess, to your final copy. She also talks about hiring editors and ghostwriters and at the end of the episode shares some tips for those listeners interested in writing memoirs. Allison's Links:

• www.sevendrafts.com
• www.rebirthyourbook.com
• Twitter/Instagram: @guerillamemoir