by Pat Iyer | May 28, 2025 | Blog, Book writing, Writing process
You’ve likely built a career that demands confidence—testifying in depositions, diagnosing patients, analyzing legal records, or commanding attention from an audience. Yet, for many highly accomplished professionals, the moment they think about writing a book, a...
by Pat Iyer | Nov 19, 2024 | Editing
As a writer, you’ve invested considerable time and effort in crafting your document, be it a report, speech, newsletter, or other written piece. Now comes the crucial phase of editing, a process that demands both skill and objectivity. While numerous practical...
by Pat Iyer | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog, Book writing
One of the most frequent complaints of my writing students and clients is “I don’t have enough time. How do I fit writing time into my life? I know how you can feel that time is precious and in short supply, and I recommend to those I coach that they make an accurate...
by Pat Iyer | Dec 21, 2023 | Blog, Writing process
At any stage of my writing, I may hear an inner critic, a voice that says things like, “No, that isn’t good. That’s garbage. Delete it and start over.” My voice can also say, “I love that passage. Write more of those.” Do I listen? Do I obey this voice?...
