by Pat Iyer | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Editing, Podcast, Writing process
People are increasingly looking for shorter books with what Pat Iyer, host of this series, calls “snackable book” ideas. These are focused ideas that fit on one page for each. Joanna Brandi has used her three books written in this format to grow her...
by Pat Iyer | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Editing, Podcast, Writing process
Do you worry about writer’s block? Do you get great ideas that you later forget? Do your creative and editorial minds fight each other? If any of these are true for you, you will benefit from this interview with best-selling author, Marjorie Saulson. She has dealt...
by Pat Iyer | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Writing Style
If you’ve ever picked up a book about business that seemed dry and lifeless, you’ll appreciate the idea of adapting story-telling techniques to a business fable book. Mari Ryan’s The Thriving Hive uses these techniques in an engaging way. Her innovative approach,...
by Pat Iyer | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Editing, Podcast, Writing Skills
Julie Ann Sullivan, author of six books, began with a self-printed book. Each of her following books developed in sophistication and broadened outreach, including a best-selling compilation volume. As her career has shifted, so has the focus of her books. She knows...
by Pat Iyer | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Publishing
An accomplished writer may spend an hour per page on a book. Many busy executives, who don’t have that kind of free time or level of accomplishment, choose to hire a skilled ghostwriter foe help with writing a book. Mitchell Levy offers an abbreviated option, a...
by Pat Iyer | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Publishing
Even though many people seek to become entrepreneurs, many do not or cannot follow that path. Mailys Gatimel, a highly experienced business trainer, decided to write Be the Best Boss to help bosses and employees have mutually rewarding and enjoyable work...