by Pat Iyer | May 20, 2021 | Blog, Book writing, Writing process
Rare is the author whose work doesn’t need professional editing or beta readers. However, all authors can reach out to friends, family, fellow writers, and business colleagues as beta readers for evaluation of their work. When to Get Feedback From Beta Readers You can...
by Pat Iyer | May 14, 2021 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Publishing, Writing process
At least 80% of people in the U.S. feel they have a virtual book in them, but for the majority of these would-be writers, the book stays inside. What makes the difference between those who and those who don’t complete and publish a book? Linley Baker’s story provides...
by Pat Iyer | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Writing process
Do you feel the urge to share a story from your life in writing but feel intimidated by the idea of writing an entire book? Amy Szumstein, a nurse and nutrition counselor, who has many varied personal and professional experiences, found that writing a chapter that...
by Pat Iyer | Apr 23, 2021 | Blog, Book Marketing, Book writing, Podcast
Everyone has a legacy, the sum of their unique experiences and the lessons learned from them. Doreen Cumberford, an expatriate for over 60 years, shares how she turned her legacy into a book. Life in the Camel Lane, a memoir about her 15 years in Saudi Arabia. Learn...
by Pat Iyer | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Writing process
The professional history of Irene Dillon, psychotherapist and author, gives new meaning to the statement, “Write what you know about.” All her life, she has sought to understand what creates certain negative emotions and behaviors in people and achieve emotional...
by Pat Iyer | Apr 9, 2021 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Writing process
Cady North, author of The Resiliency Effect, had a burning desire to learn what stops people from realizing their goals, both professional and personal. Her desire led to a journey of discovery that resulted both in her book and a transformation in the way she advised...