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In Which Trina Shares the Structured Journaling Exercise She Uses for Coping with a ‘Dyslexic Spin’

January 6th, 2023

By Trina O’Quinn for the NABBW In my last post I explained how an ordinary course of events – like traveling and not immediately being able to find something – can create much anxiety, even a panic attack – actually, a “Dyslexic Spin,” is how I label it.  It is part of my lifelong learning disability, with which I’ve learned to cope over the years. Journal writing is one effective tool in this process of coping. In my earlier discussions of journaling technique, I have been promoting unstructured, or free form, journaling. When using this type of journaling, I... Read More

Let’s Make Money, Honey: the Couple’s Guide to Starting a Service Business

October 2nd, 2015

Let’s Make Money, Honey: the Couple’s Guide to Starting a Service Business Author: Barry Silverstein and Sharon Wood Reviewed for the NABBW by: Anne Holmes If you and your Baby Boomer aged spouse or significant other have ever given any thought to owning a business together, this is the book you need to read first. I speak from some experience, as like the authors, my husband and I have worked together – both in a traditional office setting and in our current home-based business setting – for over 20 years. Authors Barry Silverstein and Sharon Wood have us beat however; they have worked... Read More

7 Simple Writing Hacks to Improve Your Skills

August 12th, 2015

By Ronda del Boccio NABBW‘s Associate for Entrepreneurial Authoring I came across this outstanding, to-the-point article guest-written by Ray Edwards on Michael Hyatt’s blog, Your Virtual Mentor.  In this excellent column, Ray shared seven simple ways to improve your writing skills. As a veteran writer, I can tell you that he is right.  Here are his first three tips. Know your reader. This means more than knowing a few demographics (how old they are, their average income, etc.). To know your readers means you understand their fears, frustrations, and aspirations. Writing from... Read More

America’s Suicide

June 18th, 2015

America’s Suicide Author: Michael H. Davison Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne L. Holmes As I write this, the country is reeling from yet another mass murder. This time, in an historic church. All over the news and in social media, we are struggling to try to understand how this sort of terrible violence could happen here, yet again. Meanwhile, author Michael H. Davison provides an uncomfortable answer: He argues that we are murdering industrial America, self-reliant America, entrepreneurial America, confident America, proud America. In its place, he argues, we are erecting a welfare state,... Read More

How to Write a Book: Who Is Your Ideal Reader?

March 6th, 2013

By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert As an author mentor, I attract poetry and fiction authors as well as nonfiction authors. Truly, any author needs to think like an entrepreneur, because there is more to writing the book than simply writing and publishing. One of the biggest stumbling blocks that causes my students to fall and skin their knees is getting to know your ideal reader. Who is your ideal reader? Knowing your audience is key. Here are just a few questions to get you thinking. These work no matter what you write (fiction, poetry, nonfiction): Who is my ideal... Read More

Why I Let Go of Being A Business Mentor

November 20th, 2012

Why I Let Go of Being A Business Mentor By Sheri Keys NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Publishing Expert As many of you may have heard, I made an announcement a few months ago that after 2012, I would no longer show up in the world as a business mentor. I received many emails from followers, clients and close friends. Most of you congratulated me on my transition and a few people I am really close to showed up completely honest as usual and said, “Are you crazy?” My close friends know I love them because they are so honest and without them in my life to ask such beautiful and hard questions,... Read More

Book Marketing Tip: Make sure that people can find your book on Amazon.com

September 15th, 2012

Book Marketing Power Tip: Book Marketing Tip: Make sure that people can find your book on Amazon.com By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Recently, a friend of mine published her book on Amazon. I was so excited for her! I was ready to look up her book on Amazon and tell my contacts about her book. There was just one problem. I couldn\’t find her book. She told me that her book would be up by a certain date, and I was looking for a full week. Finally, I sent her an instant message and said we were sure book? I thought it was up. She said, quote, it\’s... Read More

Book Marketing Power Tip: How to Write a Book Pitch that Sizzles

July 29th, 2012

Book Marketing Power Tip: How to Write a Book Pitch that Sizzles By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert This true story about an encounter at a writer\’s conference demonstrates how critical it is for any book author to have a good “elevator pitch” for in your book marketing plan. One of the most common conversation starters at any conference, meeting, or even personal encounter is, “Tell me about your book” This happens way too often. I asked Joe about his novel. He should have told me to pull up a chair and sit awhile, because his description... Read More

How to Write a Book: Writing Chapter Titles that Turn Browsers into Buyers

June 4th, 2012

How to Write a Book: Writing Chapter Titles that Turn Browsers into Buyers By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert One of the most neglected considerations for how to write a book are the chapter titles. Yet perusing chapter titles is a critical step a book browser makes when deciding whether or not to buy a book. If the front and back cover (or cover and book description online) make the browser look inside the book, guess what they\’ll see first? That\’s right, the chapter titles! So here are 3 things NOT TO DO as you write your chapter titles. 1. DO NOT... Read More

Fast EASY Product Creation: Share Your Expertise on a CD or DVD FREE!

June 4th, 2012

Fast EASY Product Creation: Share Your Expertise on a CD or DVD FREE! By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Anyone who is an author (whether you are one now or you want to be an author) is an expert at something. Why not turn your expertise into a CD or DVD so you have something to offer people? This is an excellent income stream and relationship builder, that showcases your expertise. It doesn\’t matter whether you write fiction or nonfiction. It doesn\’t matter what your expertise is. Another great benefit of creating a CD or DVD is that you have something... Read More