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I am a full-time writer, editor, speaker, and writing coach. My background is in the traditional publishing industry, where I spent over twenty years as an editor, acquisitions editor, and the last seven as editorial director for Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I’m the creator of BookCamp , Book Proposal Academy, and The Winning Book Proposal Power Pack .
I wrote a manifesto titled Do Your Art: A Manifesto on Rejecting Apathy to Bring Your Best to the World.
“Chad’s manifesto delivers a simple but profound truth: you have unique art to offer the world, and deliberate action is the only path to making it happen. A wonderful (and welcome) kick in the pants!”–Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty
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I started blogging in August of 2012 for one simple reason: I felt called to do it.
Something within moved me to begin writing, and I’ve been posting consistently ever since. (By the way, if you too are feeling the pull, visit How to Start a Sustainable Blog)
I blog about writing, creativity, publishing, and marketing. Occasionally I post on a subject that does not fit neatly into these categories.
Following is a list of popular posts:
If you want to know what the R in Chad R. Allen stands for, read My Dirty Little Secret…and Why I’m OK with It.
I am married to Alyssa, and we have two children. We make our home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Thanks for your interest in my work.
I’d love to hear from you. Following are some ways to connect with me.
My main areas of expertise include helping writers develop their books, grow their audience, and pursue a winning publishing strategy.
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