by AnnSheybani | Apr 21, 2024 | Writing, writing lessons
Have you written a complete draft of a book, one with tons of bugs still in it? Are you wondering what comes next; what you’re supposed to do, specifically, during revision? If you’ve written a book that doesn’t require a narrative arc—motivational, self-help, or... by AnnSheybani | Apr 15, 2024 | Reading, Writing
In this Instagram video, the authors Ryan Holiday and Robert Greene discuss the true sense of fulfillment that comes from sinking your focus into a long-term book project instead of seeking a splashy insta win. Robert Greene is best known for The 48 Laws of Power a... by AnnSheybani | Apr 1, 2024 | Reading, Writing
I’m always interested in hearing about that moment a business owner decides that it’s time to write a book. One minute they’re juggling myriad responsibilities, the next, they’re looking around trying to decide how one goes about getting a book... by AnnSheybani | Mar 27, 2024 | Reading, Writing
Lately I’ve been listening to the book Braiding Sweetgrass on afternoon walks or whenever I putter in the kitchen. It’s narrated by the author, Robin Wall Kimmerer, which makes the experience all the more enjoyable. She sinks her essence into the material AND she... by AnnSheybani | Mar 17, 2024 | Writing, writing lessons
There’s something wonderful about writing a non-fiction book—how-to, self-help, or motivational, just to name a few of the business-building genres. You get to use all sorts of formatting tricks a memoirist or novelist would kill for. What do I mean by formatting... by AnnSheybani | Mar 10, 2024 | Reading, Writing
I talk to writers about their desire to get a traditional publishing house deal at least once a week. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this numerous times before. It’ll take me an hour to explain the lay of the land, when and if it makes sense, and I...
