by Pat Iyer | Dec 27, 2020 | Blog, Book writing, Editing, Podcast, Writing process
If you have written or plan to write a book to build your business, you need a plan. Adam Kipnes describes how each of his books brings his readers closer to a direct one-to-one business relationship with him. This virtual blueprint for success can help you get the...
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 | 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 3, 2019 | Blog, Editing, Video
You’ve written a report, speech, newsletter, or other document. You’ve put a lot of time and thought into it. You have an investment in it. Now you need to edit your work. You can find lots of practical advice about how to edit your work. However, none of these...
by Pat Iyer | Aug 28, 2019 | Blog, Editing
Editing to remove bloat makes your writing leaner. Bloat occurs when one word makes another unnecessary. Adjectives can create bloat. I covered them in this post. This post presents tips on unnecessary pairings of words, which weaken your writing. Create lean writing...
