Lisa Tener’s Writing and Publishing Blog

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How to Write with Ease: Brief Video Chat

As you may know, next week at the San Francisco Writers Conference,  I’ll be sharing how to get into that space where you are writing your most inspired writing and the words flow with ease. I call it “Writing in the Zone.” Here’s a sneak peek at the workshop where I discuss the first step,…

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WRITING CLASSES at the 2014 SAN FRANCISCO WRITERS CONFERENCE

If you’ve been thinking of going to the San Francisco Writers Conference but can’t quite make the whole event, consider signing up for one or two pre-conference or post-conference workshops. These fabulous workshops can help you: * Connect with your muse. * Hone new skills. * Find and create community. * Grow as a writer…

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“I Can’t Get Published”: Oh, Yes, You Can. Here’s How to Get Published

I recently received an e-mail that began, “I have worked so tenaciously to find the right traditional book publisher to publish my memoir…” The author was starting to give up, lamenting that if she were rich and famous her book would be published. “There is no support for first time authors.” I waited to respond…

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How to Make Money Writing, Teaching, Editing, and Doing What You Love , Part 2

As I prepare to offer a presentation at The San Francisco Writers Conference on The 6-Figure Author: 21 Principles to Make Money Writing, Teaching, Editing and Doing What You Love, I’ve been thinking a great deal on all the lessons I’ve learned to become a 6-figure writer and the people who helped me get there….

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How to Make Money Writing, Teaching, Editing, and Doing What You Love, Part I

As I prepare for the San Francisco Writers Conference, I find myself getting more and more excited about a new workshop I’m creating especially for the conference:  The 6-Figure Writer: 21 Principles to Make Money Writing, Teaching, Editing, and Doing What You Love . You see, in all my years working with authors and other…

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What Made MLK an Extraordinary Dreamer? (and BTW, What’s Your Dream?)

There are some people you meet who have a profound impact on how you look at the world and live your life. Tara Sage Steeves is one of those people for me. Years ago, I attended The Dream Party®  as a guest of my friend Donna Mac. Donna invited me to get with the spirit…

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