by Pat Iyer | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, Writing process
Knowing what you want to say can have a lot to do with how you say it and write with style. And vice versa. Many beginning writers might be thinking, “If I can get one word to follow another and make sense, I’m accomplishing a lot. I can’t handle the idea of style.”...
by Pat Iyer | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Podcast, Writing process
Two of the biggest mistakes new writers make with their first draft are: They forget that this is A FIRST DRAFT. You can make mistakes, ignore correct spelling. Get those words down. They also slow themselves down by tormenting themselves for not spending enough hours...
by Pat Iyer | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Blogging
If you are a beginning blogger, you may mainly be concerned with getting posts written. As you gain confidence, learn to think of blogging as a vehicle for relationship marketing. They go together. Blogging shows your expertise – you’re connecting with your readers...
by Pat Iyer | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog, Podcast, Writing process
So, you’re not J. K. Rowling or Steven King. And you’re not Jack Canfield, who has sold 500 million books. Neither am I, and I’ve written or edited 48 books, countless blog posts, articles, and teaching materials. That number of books doesn’t include the books I’ve...
by Pat Iyer | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Podcast
How can you use your writing skills to build your authority, credibility and business? Writing to Get Business shows you how. I’m Pat Iyer and I am an editor, ghostwriter, and book coach. In the next four podcasts, (2, 3 4 and 5) I will focus on the process of writing...
