For the Love of Bringing Books to Life: Write, Publish, and Be Known
Writing, Editing and Style: How Important is Tight Writing and Structure?
I recently finished reading a moving memoir I happened upon through a newsletter subscriber. It’s written by an artist and I felt as if I were visiting with an old friend, vicariously enjoying her friendships and journey of personal growth. The writing wasn’t crisp or particularly well organized, but I enjoyed the book just the same for the way the author’s openness, attitude and artist’s perspective shined through every word and the extreme experiences she survived and even thrived in. It got me to thinking about writing quality and what standards we might have for ourselves as authors. Does[...]
Writer’s Block? Good News about Neuroplasticity & Your Changeable Brain
When I read Dr. RKG’s blog post on brain neuroplasticity and how to “take in the good” the lights went on for me. It hit home for me in a personal way, but I also connected some dots for some of my clients who may embark on book writing with lurking belief systems like: – “I can’t write.” – “It’s dangerous to express myself (or my truth).” – “When I’m fully in my power, I won’t have anyone to love me.” – “Telling my story/truth will hurt others.” – “I’ll never write anything worthy enough for people to read/buy.” It[...]
How to Make Time for Your Book: Charge More Money
During our first coaching session, a new client confided that she wanted to make her book a priority but her freelancing consulting job paid the bills–how could she reduce work hours, increase writing and platform building hours and pay her bills? “Can you charge more?” Turns out she could–her skills are in high demand. Not only did she make a commitment to charge more, but the next day she wrote me, “I wanted to share with you…I heard from a friend I used to work with a few years ago today. I haven’t talked to him in close to 3[...]
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