by AnnSheybani | Dec 30, 2024 | Writing
Walt got it into his head a couple of summers ago that he wanted to paint our deck. He figured, with a little scraping and a gallon of outdoor, weather-resistant paint, he could have the task done over a weekend. To this end, we ran to the local home and garden center...
by AnnSheybani | Dec 15, 2024 | Writing
As a developmental editor working with experts and thought leaders, I’ve noticed a common belief that stops many potential authors from creating the powerful book they envision: “I’ve been creating content for years—I should be able to write this...
by AnnSheybani | Dec 6, 2024 | Reading, Writing
Tuesday, December 10, 2024; that’s the day The Sane Food Solution:Transform Your Relationship with Food and Change Your Life hits the market. This book, Summit Press Publishers’ latest release, captures Theresa Wright’s nearly 40 years of experience...
by AnnSheybani | Nov 3, 2024 | Life, Reading, Writing
I was doom scrolling on Instagram when I came across a Ryan Holiday post about his 2022 book, Discipline Is Destiny. In it he writes, “To procrastinate is to be entitled. It is arrogant. It assumes there will be a later. It assumes you’ll have the discipline to get to...
by AnnSheybani | Nov 3, 2024 | Writing
Here’s a strategic six-week pre-writing roadmap that aligns with your goals for business growth and impact: Week 1: Vision Clarity & Market Research – Define your unique “book fingerprint” (what makes your perspective unique) –...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 20, 2024 | Life, Writing
When I first started writing, and we’re talking twenty plus years ago, I wasn’t the least bit interested in establishing myself as any kind of expert or to attract ideal clients. I simply wanted to better understand a complicated chapter in my life. To figure out what...
