Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
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Lisa Tener is a published author, blogger and speaker who is passionate about helping experts and visionaries get their message out by helping them write a book and get published. Through this blog she shares book writing tips, articles and author resources.
Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
1d ago
As a writer, two things that are important to me—and actually inspire my writing—are beautiful journals and quality pens. A few weeks ago Mike Navitsky reached out from Bastion asking if I would consider a guest post. While I don’t generally do guest posting, I was intrigued by the idea of a high quality pen... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
1d ago
Possibly, no one in the book world is more successful at hosting author events than my friend Robin Kall. Since launching her radio show, Reading with Robin, in 2002 Robin has asked authors the juiciest questions, introduced readers to our new favorite books and authors, and given readers insights into our favorite authors’ minds and... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
1M ago
During a recent Get Your Writing Done session, a writer apologetically shared that she was “just journaling”—not working on her specific writing project, such as an article or book. I reminded her—and all of us—that journaling is a superpower. Never apologize or feel less than for journaling instead of producing writing for the masses. Journaling... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
1M ago
A writer recently said to me, “I feel like an imposter. How can I write as an expert when I’m working through these same problems again that I am supposed to be teaching in my book?” This author was writing about relationships and suddenly found himself struggling with a specific relationship topic in his partnership—an... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
2M ago
This excellent question came up in Get Your Writing Done last week: “Should I share expert stories in my book’s introduction?” The author was considering sharing compelling stories from Wayne Dyer and Anita Moorjani. What Is Your Reader Looking for in the Book Introduction? When you write the introduction to a nonfiction book, think about... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
3M ago
My 2024 is starting off slow. And I’m realizing that’s a good thing in many ways. Just before Christmas, I got rear-ended while patiently waiting to turn when the driver behind me was distracted (looking behind her at her passenger!) and didn’t see me in time. As I heal, I’m needing to limit screen time... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
3M ago
In my most recent post, I answered a soon-to-be-published author’s questions about distribution for a traditionally published book; today, I answer their second question: “How should I publish my short stories?” So, short stories are not in my purview, but I know enough to provide some guidance to this writer. My goal was to ascertain... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
4M ago
Today’s publishing questions come from a writer in South Africa who just received an offer from a traditional publisher. They have questions about the offer and contract and about publishing a book of short stories. Let’s address the book offer first, and in my next post, I will address the short stories. “I need help.... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
4M ago
Each Thanksgiving I list all the people I am thankful for in my work. Plus books, nature and other inspiration. Here goes…but first, I want to say this: Given all that’s going on in the world, including the incredible polarization and demonization of opposing viewpoints, it’s more important than ever to focus on gratitude, foster... Read more
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Lisa Tener | Writing and Publishing Blog
5M ago
Your Muse Wants You to Write from Your Heart Today’s post was inspired during our “Get Your Writing Done” session a few weeks ago. I’d offered that if anyone ever needs a little private laser coaching, they can request to do a short breakout group on our Zoom calls during the writing portion of the... Read more
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