by AnnSheybani | Jul 21, 2024 | Reading, Writing
In 2016, Steven Pressfield published his book Nobody one Wants to Read Your Sh*t. It scared a lot of would-be authors who want to contribute to the world, not burden it with garbage. What must you do to create a book worth reading? Let me answer that from the... by AnnSheybani | Jul 6, 2024 | Reading, Writing, writing lessons
Given my profession, I’m often asked about my favorite books on writing. Before I answer, I tend to want to know WHY someone wants this information, mostly because I’ve noticed the tendency to read extensively on the topic, as opposed to doing the... by AnnSheybani | May 13, 2024 | Reading, Writing
Years ago, and I mean yearssssss ago, Walt and I attended a Brendan Bruchard conference. That’s where we recognized that we could create a business out of just about anything we pulled out of our backends. I mean, we met people who were making money doing the most... by AnnSheybani | Apr 15, 2024 | Reading, Writing
In this Instagram video, the authors Ryan Holiday and Robert Greene discuss the true sense of fulfillment that comes from sinking your focus into a long-term book project instead of seeking a splashy insta win. Robert Greene is best known for The 48 Laws of Power a... by AnnSheybani | Apr 1, 2024 | Reading, Writing
I’m always interested in hearing about that moment a business owner decides that it’s time to write a book. One minute they’re juggling myriad responsibilities, the next, they’re looking around trying to decide how one goes about getting a book... by AnnSheybani | Mar 27, 2024 | Reading, Writing
Lately I’ve been listening to the book Braiding Sweetgrass on afternoon walks or whenever I putter in the kitchen. It’s narrated by the author, Robin Wall Kimmerer, which makes the experience all the more enjoyable. She sinks her essence into the material AND she...
