by Pat Iyer | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Writing Skills
Writing a book stimulates your creativity. How often have you thought to yourself, “I’m not creative?” Have you marveled at the creativity of young children playing, wondering where on earth they come up with these crazy ideas? Creativity doesn’t disappear completely...
by Pat Iyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast, Writing process
Two types of books are very good for people who like to do research. I’m not talking here about exhaustive, years-long research, especially for the first category, which I’m generally calling the “101 Book Tips” kind of book. You’ve seen them in the form of books...
by Pat Iyer | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast
Many people who feel an urge to write falter when it comes to choosing subject matter or hot topics. They may think that if a subject doesn’t immediately come to mind, they must not really be writers. I’m Pat Iyer and this is Writing to Get Business. I suggest...
by Pat Iyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast
If you are nervous about going it alone in writing a book, this podcast can alleviate your fears. You’ll learn that several alternatives exist to the solo route. You can work with contributors, have a coeditor, be a chief editor with associate editors, or be one of...
by Pat Iyer | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Podcast
This is the first of 4 shows devoted to publishing. A lot of would-be authors talk with me about their desire to be a book author. There’s a big difference between desire and drive, and nowhere is it clearer than about writing a book. Desire makes you dream; drive...
by Pat Iyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Book writing
Yes, you can write a book without help, but it may not be strong. Imagine that you’re in a strange city (before the Corona virus), and you’re lost. You didn’t get directions. People rush by. Do you ask one of them to help you get to your destination or do you find a...
