The New World of Self Publishing (Jan 2020)
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Welcome to our "Writer's Nest", Print Hall Publishing's official quarterly digital newsletter aimed to ignite you and aflame you in your writing journey.
I thought I would begin with an update on where the self- publishing trend is at the moment and how you can fast-track your book writing and distribution. The old self-publishing was quite straight forward: You wrote the manuscript 1. You had it edited 2. You organized the design, typeset and layout ... more |
Writing as Therapy (Apr 2020)
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Writing is a tried and tested method for coping with and understanding personal crises, depression, anxieties, stress and traumatic events. It assists us to gain distance from the things that cause us distress. All forms of writing can help us to shape narrative from chaos. Therapeutic writing can also help us re- discover our playful selves.
When we suffer it can be hard to think straight. When we can’t think straight it is hard to find relief from our suffering. Writing requires us to think straight. Through writing we can find relief from suffering. Of course it’s not quite as simple as that – but almost. Through writing we can find the ‘story’ within our ‘situation’ and take more control of that story... more |
Your Story Matters (Jul 2020)
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People love stories. Storytelling is as old as time itself. For thousands of years, our stories have bonded families, connected communities and inspired individuals. Most people however believe their tale isn't worth telling. That is not so. The truth is that everyone has a story to tell, and everyone's story matters. That includes you, reader!
When we engage in writing our stories, we go through a process of translating the data in our brains into meaning. The sum total of life experiences that have led you to this point makes up your story. It means that your life story is one of the most powerful assets you possess... more |
What can a Book Coaching Writer Do For You? (Oct 2020)
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You have heard of a sports coach, a life coach and a business coach but you probably never heard of a writing coach. What is a writing coach? Similar to other industry coaches, a writing coach guides you through the whole writing and publishing process.
If you’re interested in breaking through the ceiling of your writing career, moving past baggage that’s getting in the way of your success, or transforming the entire process into something more enjoyable and effective, then bringing in a writing coach can be a great choice... more |
Three Vital Keys in Writing Your First Book (Jan 2021)
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Writing your first book will be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of your life. Writing seems a daunting task for most people until it is broken down in simple steps that become workable and achievable. In this article I will reveal three vital keys, each with simple steps, to get you going in starting your journey.
Key 1. Mindset > Develop a writer's mindset. Embrace a mentality that will inspire you to start, and finish writing your book. > Define main idea. Write what you know. Form a connection with your reader through emotion. The best way to create emotion with your reader is to understand them. > Create a mind map of the story. Brainstorm thoughts, ideas and concepts and create a story line.. > Organize the chapters. Put your outline in order. > Break down the outline. Develop an outline of the story and then drill your topic down into sub-topics... more |