by AnnSheybani | May 23, 2021 | 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 | May 15, 2021 | Reading, Writing, writing lessons
Over the weekend, while I calculated author royalties for Summit Press, the publishing house I run, I came across an anomaly. A.J. Wasserstein’s book, written and published 4 years ago, had sold over 100 copies. This is eyebrow raising for one big reason: A.J. does...
by AnnSheybani | May 9, 2021 | Life, Reading
Like a lot of overachievers, I hold myself to impossible standards. It’s bought me a lot in life: it’s also created gratuitous stress. If you’ve landed in my world, chances are good that you can totally relate. This morning, even before my eyes snapped open, I...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 29, 2021 | Reading, Writing
I talk to a lot of folks looking to write and publish expert positioning books. Sometimes they’re driven by the desire to tell their personal story; sometimes, to share their unique process for fixing a particular problem, or to carve out a place in an...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 21, 2021 | Life, Reading, Writing
I climb high mountains. I’d like to offer you three lessons I’ve learned in the mountains; climbing lessons if you will. I’ve discovered over the years that there are many “mountains” in life. These lessons can be applied liberally. Each is entirely relevant to...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 15, 2021 | Reading
Each Friday, Simon and Schuster sends out a promo email advertising temporarily discounted books. You can snag great Kindle reads for a couple of dollars. If you’re not on their mailing list, you can right that travesty by going here. Trust me, you want to be on this...
