For the Love of Bringing Books to Life: Write, Publish, and Be Known
The Ultimate Book Launch Party
I just returned from a trip to NY for the book launch party of The Creativity Cure by my clients Drs. Carrie and Alton Barron. The party had all the right ingredients: – Free copies of a most fresh and fabulous book (more about why “free” is so important in a minute) – Friends, colleagues, supporters of the authors from all walks of life–from their patients to old and dear friends and colleagues – Friends of friends–people who don’t know the authors but can help create buzz and spread the word – The most creative space I have ever[...]
Finding Your Writing Voice: Head vs. Heart
“Lead with your heart but use your head. The purpose of your head is to figure out the best way to give your heart’s message.” – Dr. Katie Eastman Many questions come up when you’re writing a book: – How do I make the time? – Where do I start? – What book do I write (or which one to write first)? and then there are the questions that surface in the midst of writing: – What is my voice? How do I find it? – Why am I stuck? How do I get past this block? – How do[...]
Join Me to Explore The Creativity Cure on Reading with Robin
If you missed my interview with Drs. Carrie and Alton Barron, you can listen to it here: Creativity Cure Interview “Reading with Robin” It was a lot of fun and Carrie and Alton have so much to say about creativity we could have taken two hours. Below is my original post in anticipation of the interview: Woohoo. I have never imagined myself as a radio show host, but tomorrow morning I will be. And I am SUPER excited about the book we’ll be exploring on Reading with Robin. While Robin is enjoying Paris with Emily, I’ll be interviewing Drs. Carrie[...]
Write a Book? What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
During a consultation with a newly enrolled Bring Your Book to Life participant, Ariel shyly admitted that she was a bit afraid I might give her a hard time for not getting started on the course materials before our session. After all, she’d been beating herself up for days. Wouldn’t I do the same? Ariel committed to my book writing program and then her life seemed to fill with other commitments–a trip to Europe for work, trips to visit family members and, of course, all those little interruptions that make it impossible to get started–meal preparation, errands, a client project…you[...]
Great Books for Writers and Authors
Doing some last minute shopping for writers on your list (or to put on your wish list)? As promised here are some books I recommend–a few classics and some new ones, too. Classic Books about Writing and Style Stephen King’s On Writing: King breaks the rules by combining a memoir and how-to book on writing. The result is a compelling read and great, simple tips for writing well. Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style: A classic for developing your writing style and it’s a quick read, to boot. My friend and mentor Teri Scheinzeit gave me a copy[...]
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