by AnnSheybani | Aug 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
That’s the question all of us writers ask, not just my clients. And there’s a short and sweet answer–when you’ve done everything you can do, everything you can think of to improve the piece. And there’s a longer answer, which is what this...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 11, 2019 | Life
After one too many conversations about the fear of being labeled a narcissist if one dares to write and publish a book, I thought I’d wheel this post back out. (It’s also especially relevant if you’re worried about pissing off those closest to you...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 2, 2019 | Reading, Writing
Basically because everyone who wants a good content developer for free—OK, a barter arrangement isn’t free, but close enough for government work— will come pouring out of the woodwork into my already clogged inbox. Edit my writing, help me develop my book’s concept,...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 29, 2019 | Reading
This here is my very first blog post. November of 2009. Lordie, how time flies. I started blogging with the sole intent of building an audience for my memoir about Iran, creating a platform. I figured I’d write about the books that had influenced me, about...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 21, 2019 | Writing
One of the biggest fears my clients have is that by telling their personal stories they will appear grandiose, self-absorbed, or narcissistic. “Who am I to tell this story,” they ask. “Really, who cares?” Or, “It’s all been written about before, so why bother?” “There...
