by AnnSheybani | Nov 23, 2020 | Writing, writing lessons
Years ago, I used to run multi-day memoir-writing workshops. I’m telling you, I totally miss those experiences. I often find myself sharing bits of those lessons with my private clients as they build out their manuscripts. Particularly when they’ve got a... by AnnSheybani | Nov 16, 2020 | Writing
I talk to a lot of strategic entrepreneurs. They already produce written content–mainly blog posts or newsletters–and they’re wondering if they should be focused on writing posts with the sole intention of creating book content. I love people who...
by AnnSheybani | Nov 9, 2020 | Life, Writing
The first time I voted for an American president, I was 45-years old. It was 2008– McCain vs. Obama– and I can’t remember whom I chose. I’d registered and cast my vote only because my writing group had marveled at my willingness to dismiss a right others...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 26, 2020 | Life, Writing
I finished off a big Masterclass promotion at the beginning of the month. ( I probably don’t have to tell you this because you no doubt received 250 emails from me and wanted very much for me to cut the shit.) I’m amazed at all of the emotions that come up...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 19, 2020 | Reading
The other day I decided that I was totally sick of myself. I was tired of constantly working and holing myself off from the world and reading nothing but business related stuff. It dawned on me that what I needed was a good laugh, more precisely, a book that would...