by AnnSheybani | Aug 1, 2022 | Reading, Writing
Any time you switch up your routine or form new habits–which is pretty much what needs to happen before starting a book project–you’ve got to overcome all sorts of obstacles that spring up in your path. It’s all well and good when you’re pumped up and motivated, when...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 23, 2022 | Writing
If you’ve ever received editorial feedback before, then you know it can be “challenging”. I mean, it’s not easy to accept that what you’ve got down on the page isn’t letter perfect, especially when you’re pretty good at what...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 18, 2022 | Life
I’m going to keep things short and sweet today. So I give you twenty things that I believe, particularly about business and writing: Burning bridges and boats is for fools Good things take time The shiny object syndrome will keep you small Don’t quit your...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 3, 2022 | publishing
I got an email the other day in response to my post on author platforms. Anything out there on how to build a platform? email lists, followings? I have no idea of how to get them or how to measure them. We have to be doing something for these to happen. So what if we...
by AnnSheybani | Jun 26, 2022 | Writing
I speak at seminars about getting non-fiction books published. I’m often asked about the average advances authors get from major publishing houses and the average time it takes to write a polished book….the kind that interests said houses. And invariably,...
