by AnnSheybani | Oct 9, 2016 | Life
I have problems with eye contact. I don’t want to show people my soul, what I’m really thinking, how I really feel. I suppose this is a habit from childhood. I learned to keep this stuff hidden, under tight wrap, to avoid instigating trouble. It’s so... by AnnSheybani | Oct 9, 2016 | Writing, writing lessons
If you’d like to outline your message and be seen as an expert in your field, you’d be silly to write a novel. If you’re not keen to write a non-fiction business book, then perhaps you’d like to pen a parable. The parable is a particularly appealing genre for business... by AnnSheybani | Oct 1, 2016 | Life, Reading
This is guest post by Tara Whitney. I’m really honored to have her as a writing client. I think this piece is beautiful, and vulnerable, and allows you, her reader, to instantly see why you might want her help to free yourself from emotional eating. She has... by AnnSheybani | Sep 25, 2016 | Writing, writing lessons
If you’ve ever read a book on the craft of writing, or taken a writing class or workshop, you’ve likely heard the expression, “Show, don’t tell.” Well, what, precisely, does this show, don’t tell stuff actually mean? In the interest of slipping in a little... by AnnSheybani | Sep 18, 2016 | Life, Reading
So, Walt and I caught a flight to Boston on Friday from Cork, Ireland. We were on a quick mission: to witness one of our sons get married. The wedding was the perfect anti-wedding, sans fancy attire, rented ballroom, DJ, team of photographers, and towering cake. ...
