by AnnSheybani | Dec 14, 2020 | Life
Over the weekend, I watched as Walt attempted to cut down an overhanging branch along the driveway. It wasn’t going well for a number of reasons. First, it was hard to get any sort of leverage while balancing on an extended ladder 15 feet or so above the ground.... by AnnSheybani | Dec 7, 2020 | Life
This video–complete with uplifting message, particularly if you’re the sort who generally likes to get shit done–was created by Cathy Hay, who teaches people how to make corsets and other period costumery (Is that a word? Well, if it isn’t, it...
by AnnSheybani | Dec 4, 2020 | Writing
A good memoir: Has a razor-sharp focus on one element of life. Does not have filler. Every detail has to connect to the focus/theme. Is not a record, a report, or a list. It is a combination of active scenes. Has a vivid concrete setting. A Where. Every scene must...
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...
