by AnnSheybani | Sep 19, 2021 | Writing
I love it when my clients, after months of writing and revising and doubting themselves and the whole value of their projects, break through to the other side and begin the process of publishing their books. So, I just wanted to pause long enough to celebrate some... by AnnSheybani | Sep 5, 2021 | Reading, Writing
I’m a huge fan of internet marketing expert, Jeff Walker. So much so, that I’m part of his inner-circle community. Guy opens his mouth, and I learn something new. Every time. If you’ve ever enrolled in my super digestible course, Turn Your Book Into...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 29, 2021 | Writing
I want to write a book so good, so meaningful, that it lands me on Oprah. I want to sit beneath her shade tree in that lovely wicker chair and talk about, not just my book, but our shared philosophy of life. Tell me, do you think I have a shot? That’s a question... by AnnSheybani | Aug 23, 2021 | Writing
I’m always fascinated by people who have a love/hate relationship with attention. Maybe because I do, too. Turn a video camera on me when I haven’t spent hours primping and preparing, and I choke. Like I’ve got a 6-oz ribeye lodged in my throat. Take my friend,...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 15, 2021 | Life, Writing
I grew up with ZERO understanding of process. I chalk this up to the alcoholic dynamic that played out in our household. One minute–OK, this would go on for hours, but who’s counting– my father would be drinking and raging, tearing into my mother,...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 8, 2021 | publishing, Writing
You’ve finished your manuscript, now what? You’ve done all that hard work, all that revision, and now it’s time to publish your book. What comes next? Where do you go? Who do you call? I mean, beyond Ghostbusters? The fewer questions you have, the easier it will be to...