by AnnSheybani | Nov 9, 2020 | Life, Writing
The first time I voted for an American president, I was 45-years old. It was 2008– McCain vs. Obama– and I can’t remember whom I chose. I’d registered and cast my vote only because my writing group had marveled at my willingness to dismiss a right others...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 26, 2020 | Life, Writing
I finished off a big Masterclass promotion at the beginning of the month. ( I probably don’t have to tell you this because you no doubt received 250 emails from me and wanted very much for me to cut the shit.) I’m amazed at all of the emotions that come up... by AnnSheybani | Oct 6, 2020 | Reading, Writing
One of the biggest fears my clients have is that by telling their personal stories they will appear grandiose, self-absorbed, or narcissistic. “Who am I to tell this story,” they ask. “Really, who cares?” Or, “It’s all been written about before, so why bother?” “There...
by AnnSheybani | Sep 13, 2020 | Reading, Writing
In my line of work, I talk to a lot of fascinating people who consider their stories worthy of Big House publishing. They’ve done the whole rags-to-riches thing, or overcome outrageous abuse, or performed the most amazing feats of courage. I mean, I’m awed...
by AnnSheybani | Sep 7, 2020 | Life, Writing
I received a great question the other day that I’d like to address here: Should someone blog without professional edits to begin engagement about a potential book? (They’re concerned about credibility if they post poorly. Thoughts?) Here’s the thing. I usually...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 30, 2020 | Writing
In the last few years, I’ve had a number of clients who chose to write a parable instead of the usual business-in-a-box tome. (For instance, check out Josh Patrick’s Sustainable–his second parable is due out soon–and Vicki Suiter’s The...
