by AnnSheybani | Jul 9, 2017 | Reading, recommendations, Writing
Here’s a note I sent to several of my book writing clients, past and present. I’m putting together a unique reading list: book recommendations from folks who know what a good book looks like, what beautiful/effective writing is, what inspires and impacts.... by AnnSheybani | Jul 3, 2017 | Reading, Writing
My new BFF. Love the thought process behind this man’s book designs. How he sees the world. by AnnSheybani | Jul 3, 2017 | Writing, writing lessons
Writing a book involves the creation of one small chunk of material at a time, because to contemplate the project in its entirety is a set up for insanity and failure. Thus the elephant-eating metaphor I like to use—How do you eat an elephant? Yes, one bite at a time.... by AnnSheybani | Jun 19, 2017 | Writing
As my clients finish up their manuscripts, we often have a conversation about what comes next. “Do I self-publish?” they ask. “Do I enter into a contract with a partnership press?” “Do I pursue an agent so I can get a contract with a... by AnnSheybani | Jun 4, 2017 | Life, Writing
I think about my arch nemesis–efficiency–a lot when I’m on a mountain. Day in and day out, carrying one load up to a higher camp, going back down for another. Breaking camp in the morning, setting it back up all over again at night. Going up an... by AnnSheybani | May 13, 2017 | Life, Writing
I’ve said this before–so often in fact that I cringe when I hear these words come out of my yap yet again– but I love my job. I learn so much from my clients. I suppose it can’t be helped, what with me being up to my eyebrows in multiple...
