Lisa Tener
Book Writing Coach
I heard of Susun Weed maybe two decades ago, and turned into a true fan when I became pregnant with my first child. Her Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year became one of my staples for reference and a gift I later gave to other first time, expectant moms. A couple of years ago,…
What is NoWriMoMo? A way to find support, accountability and community and get your questions answered in order to complete a nonfiction goal in the month of November. If you want to get your nonfiction book written, in addition to the specifics of how to write the book, you’ll need consistent motivation and support—two things…
New author, Mike Shaw, recently finished his book How to Make Rheinberg Filters, for the Hobbyist and Professional, but before the completed product, Shaw experienced something all writer’s encounter: writer’s block. Although the idea was lingering in his head, he needed something to kick-start the process and compel him to write, but what? The Quick…
Some people have the drive to write their first book and dive right in figuring they’ll learn what they need along the way–either with a book writing program, coaching, editing or trial and error. Many other people struggle and wait, unsure whether they should write their book–“Do I have what it takes?” “Is my idea…
Most people who want to write a book never complete it. Some never start. And one of the biggest reasons is self-doubt. Here are some of the doubts and my responses: Doubt #1. “I’m not trained as a writer” or the more insidious, “I don’t have an MFA” Guess what? Many of our most famous…
