by AnnSheybani | Sep 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Maybe you’ve heard it said that most readers never get beyond the first twelve pages of a book, particularly if it’s non-fiction. This supposed tendency is what drives the billion-dollar write-a-book-in-a-weekend industry. Become a published author. Have a book to...
by AnnSheybani | Sep 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s math. Simple math. Everybody knows that the more effort you put into something, the better the results you should see. Up to a point, this assumption holds true. Yet, for the kind of results you’d die for, a ton more effort than you’d think will...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
I write about the Imposter Syndrome all the time because it’s the single biggest issue many of my clients have. It’s what keeps them from starting their book, finishing it, then publishing it when it’s time to let it go. In fact, I’ve written about this issue HERE and...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
It sounds so easy, right? Take the transcripts from your course–you know, the ones that accompany your video tutorials– organize them into chapters, throw in a few extra case studies, and call it a day. Done and dusted, as the Irish like to say. A book in a weekend,...
by AnnSheybani | Sep 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
This is a guest post by my friend Lucinda Halpern, head of Lucinda Literary. Lucinda is a literary agent. That means she gets writers book deals with traditional publishing houses. Trust me, she’s no slouch. She’s gotten some pretty amazing deals. Even if...
by AnnSheybani | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Can I ask you a question? Why do you want to write a book? Seriously, do you even know? What’s your purpose for doing so? • To create a beautiful work of art? • To tell your life story? • To outline your message? • To serve as an expert calling...
