by AnnSheybani | May 9, 2021 | Life, Reading
Like a lot of overachievers, I hold myself to impossible standards. It’s bought me a lot in life: it’s also created gratuitous stress. If you’ve landed in my world, chances are good that you can totally relate. This morning, even before my eyes snapped open, I...
by AnnSheybani | May 2, 2021 | Life
I have to admit it. I questioned whether or not I should bring this post back. I got some “rather unfriendly” comments the last time I presented it here. So let me say this before I get going. I’m talking about MY experience with hijab as a western...
by AnnSheybani | Apr 27, 2021 | Writing
This week, I’ve had my nose in a couple of manuscripts that have landed on my desk for doctoring. There are gems within each of these manuscripts, but the overall thing doesn’t work because in each, there’s a lack of a few key elements. My job is to...
by AnnSheybani | Apr 20, 2021 | Writing
That’s the question all of us writers ask, not just my clients. In fact, I brought this post back because I’ve fielded this question twice this week, and it’s only Monday. And there’s a short and sweet answer–when you’ve done...
by AnnSheybani | Apr 12, 2021 | Writing
Many of my clients want to include personal stories in their book, often because they’ve had to overcome certain challenges shared by their clients. Their story, their journey is relevant to their target audience. All successful stories have one thing in...
