With the New Year right around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about your resolutions. Everyone should set goals at the beginning of the year, so they have some idea of what it is that they want to accomplish. In other words, by setting goals you will solidify your long-term vision for […]
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Finished your novel for NaNo, now what?
Each November, thousands of people around the world take part in National Novel Writing Month, where they write a 50,000-word novel over the span of the month. Yet many people have no idea what to do with the novel once they reach the end. The last thing they should be doing is closing the program, […]
Take Your Publishing Career to the Next Level with a Writing Re-TREAT
Many people want to be authors. They have ideas for a novel, or have dreams of having a best seller, but they are often so caught up in the day-to-day duties and stresses of life that they rarely get time to simply focus on telling their story. One expert writing coach says the best way […]
November: National Novel Writing Month – Write Your Novel in 30 Days
Each November, there is a writing challenge that takes place around the world. The National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenges writers to pen a 50,000-word novel within 30 days. During 2017, over 400,000 people participated in the annual event. Many people like the challenge of writing the novel in one month, but most have no idea what […]
The Ultimate Gift for the Writer in Your Life: The ability to share their story with the world
Everyone knows someone who would like to write a book someday. Some people may want to write a novel, while entrepreneurs may want to write a book on their area of expertise, still others may be ready to take their writing career to the next level. Many people have one or more ideas floating around […]
5 Tips from a Writing Coach that Fiction Writers and Entrepreneurs Can Use
Last year, The New York Times published an article titled “Why Kids Can’t Write.” The article points out that many would-be writers struggle with knowing where to start – and a problem that’s not limited to today’s youth. There are millions of adults in the workforce who feel inadequate when it comes to sharing their thoughts in writing. […]
How a Book Can Grow Your Business
There are millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners today who would like to take their business to the next level. A writing coach can help both of these groups achieve their goals. “The right book–a book that starts a conversation– can do a lot to scale your business,” explains Annalisa Parent, chief executive officer […]
A Listing of My Favorite Books: Africa, Asia & Europe
EAST ASIA The prestigious 2011 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction was awarded to Chang-rae Lee, author of The Surrendered. The Surrendered transcends other war novels with its honest and brutal depiction of human interactions and relationships during the Korean War. EAST ASIA – Nonfiction Title Author Publisher/Date ISBN13 The Pacific Century Frank Gibney Scribner, […]
