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... by AnnSheybani | Aug 16, 2016 | Reading, Writing, writing lessons
OMG, OMG, OMG, I so love this book. I mean, I love it so much, I tried to make the image really, really big so you wouldn’t forget what it looks like. Listen. Here’s the other reason we read. We want to feel stuff. We want to experience joy and sadness... by AnnSheybani | Jul 17, 2016 | Reading, Writing, writing lessons
It’s helpful to know that obstacles are part of the writing process, but how are you supposed to deal with them when they raise their ugly heads? What can you do if you’re confused, say, about setting, or plot, or the relevance of that stuff for your chosen genre? And... by AnnSheybani | Jul 4, 2016 | books, Reading, Writing, writing lessons
I’m going to break out my Book Yourself Solid coaching hat and introduce you to some associated philosophy: There are people we are meant to serve, and others not so much. And our job is to do everything in our power to reach those we are meant to serve. This... by AnnSheybani | Jun 26, 2016 | Reading, recommendations, Writing, writing lessons
Are you a thought leader or an expert? Have you decided to write a book to showcase your unique process for fixing a specific problem? Do you want to inspire people, to offer them your perspective, your hard-won experience, so they can live a better life? Might the... by AnnSheybani | Jun 19, 2016 | Writing, writing lessons
I’ve had the same conversation with a number of my coaching clients this week, so I think it’s high time I share this lesson with you nice people. (If you’re not a writer, start paying attention to this stuff as a reader. It will really open up...
