by AnnSheybani | Aug 31, 2016 | Life
Say what you will about social media, it’s a wonderful way to crowd source ideas. I’ve gotten some of the best book recommendations, tips, and advice after someone has posed a question on Facebook and elicited responses. I posted the following... by AnnSheybani | Aug 29, 2016 | Writing
For some strange reason, whenever I conduct a beginners’ writing workshop, one of my students invariably raises her hand and gushes on about her desire to write novels just like Jane Austen’s. Jane Austen, I insist on mentioning, did not roll out of bed one morning at... by AnnSheybani | Aug 29, 2016 | Life, Reading
When I was younger, I used to look to others, mostly men, to rescue me. I was convinced that, if left to my own devices, I would make some horrible mistake and screw up my life permanently. I had no idea who I was, what I wanted or needed, or how I felt about much of... by AnnSheybani | Aug 22, 2016 | Reading, Writing
Sniff. I’m so proud. One of my gorgeous writing clients, who is working on the final edits of her SOON-TO-BE-PUBLISHED book, is now a contributor to the Huffington Post. Look, that’s a pretty big deal. You have to know how to string more than a few... by AnnSheybani | Aug 21, 2016 | Writing, writing lessons
I can’t tell you how proud I am of Alexandra Desbrow, the author of this piece. This is a chapter from her book in progress. It’s so terrific, I just have to share it with you, with her permission of course. This is how you stay in a very unpleasant...
