by AnnSheybani | Mar 7, 2016 | Writing, writing lessons
The first time his owner spotted him, a gang of young kids was tossing him back and forth like a football. She’d shouted at them to stop abusing the puppy, but they’d ignored the tiny, white-haired American lady. A week went by. She saw the puppy again. This time, one... by AnnSheybani | Feb 26, 2016 | Writing, writing lessons
Once upon a time, Walt and I were out for a morning run. It so happens that our running route takes us past a river. Because it was springtime, we began to spot signs of heightened animal activity. The beavers in particular had been very busy. We trotted past a very... by AnnSheybani | Feb 22, 2016 | voice, Writing, writing lessons
I love my job. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this fact before. I love the opportunity to get to know people deeply, to know how they think, what they believe, the message they mean to impart. I love that moment when my clients discover their unique writing... by AnnSheybani | Feb 14, 2016 | perfectionism, Writing, writing lessons
Listen, I dole out constructive criticism all the live long day. It’s part of my job as a content developer. I’m SUPPOSED to read what’s on the page and point out all the pesky problems: what’s missing, unclear, and totally irrelevant.... by AnnSheybani | Feb 14, 2016 | Brene Brown, perfectionism, Writing, writing lessons
Here’s a fear-based obstacle I want to take a whip and a chair to. It’s a nasty critter. In fact, this might be the biggest challenge you’ll face when writing your book, regardless of genre. It’s at the very core of why I encourage you to write the shittiest first... by AnnSheybani | Feb 8, 2016 | Writing, writing lessons
I want to tell you a little story about my daughter, Iman, and her One Draft Mentality in order to anchor in a point. I’m going to paint a scene, because, as we’ll discuss at some point in time, scenes are what readers remember. A few years back, Iman came home for...
