When I was doing publicity for my books, I met many people at book signings, on television and radio shows - and believe it not, on the street or in a supermarket who told me the same thing. "As soon as I have time - or when I retire, I am going to write a book. I have an idea that I think is very interesting." I always had the same answer for them. "Nobody has time. If you want to be a writer I have a one word for you. Write." They always looked at me a little doubtfully and it occurred to me that people just don't know where to start. Starting is the hardest part. But, you have already started if you have an idea. Books are never written overnight. They develop as they go along. You could almost liken it to taking a whole steak and trying to swallow it. You have to cut it piece by piece to eat it. By the time you are finished, you have had dinner. The other objection is that the starting has to be perfect. Every word, every punctuation mark. Most authors will tell you that you should not edit a book until it is finished. You are not going to be ready to show your new baby to the world until you give birth so the beginning is to write it for yourself. You've had a great idea for a book in your head for a long time - or a memoir you would like to pass on to your children or grandchildren. But, you are waiting for that big slot of time - for retirement - or a break in your hectic schedule. This book will inspire you to start it now. In little pieces. All you need is a manila folder. Throw in a sentence while you are waiting at the dentist, on hold with an airline - even a long stoplight. You may get an idea for a paragraph one night when you can't sleep. Small fragments, in no special order, can add up to a full manuscript. You can put the pieces together later. This book also includes information on finding an agent, publishing your own book and how to promote it.
About the Author: Corinne Edwards has traveled several life paths - from travel agency owner, to sales trainer, author, lecturer, life coach, media coach, TV host - and blogger. Her passions are media coaching and writing. Her focus in the area of personal growth includes the rapidly expanding Internet videos on line. She feels all of life - even the small stuff - and the funny are connected to personal growth. She was the host of a weekly cable TV program starting from 1991 on Chicago Access and then produced and hosted over 400 shows for Wisdom Television.. Her show aired every weekday on DISH, Comcast and AT&T throughout the country from 1997 until recently. Who hires a middle aged woman to do a national cable show unless she is Barbara Walters? She is proof that you can reinvent yourself as you go along. Among the personalities she has interviewed are self-improvement authors, Deepak Chopra, James Redfield, Joan Borysenko, Robert Bly, Mark Victor Hansen, Marianne Williamson, John Gray, Jean Houston, Les Brown, Wayne Dyer, Andrew Weil, Judith Viorst, Carolyn Myss, Neale Donald Walsch, Judith Orloff and Thomas Moore. Her late husband, Julius, used to throw this barb at her when he was mad. "You read all these self-improvement books and you have NOT IMPROVED!" Her answer: "Listen, Julius, wherever you are, I want you to know I am still trying!" She is. Just like all of us. If you are on Internet Radio or are interested in video blogging, interviewing or podcasting, she has valuable guidance to offer you. She will work with you on a one to one basis. It is all about YOU. Besides her blog, she is the author of several books, Low Pain Threshold, Love Waits on Welcome . . . and other miracles, Reflections from a Woman Alone, A Woman Without A Man, Sales Lies and Naked Truths, When Your Husband Has Died - A Survival Guide and Write Your Book - Publish Your Book - Promote Your Book. You can contact Corinne at miraclecor@aol.com Sign up for updates on her blog, http: //www.personal-growth-with-corinne-edwards.com so you don't miss anything. Comment and you will get an answer. Guaranteed. She makes it very easy because she is always on line.