Posts Tagged ‘california writers club’
April 25, 2015
Writing Coach Teresa asks: “How do you hook your reader at the middle of your book?”
Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan here . . . recording notes . . . energized from co-teaching with Mary E. Knippel today – Day 2 of “For Theme’s Sake: Edit Your Own Manuscript Before Pitching or Self-Publishing”.
Our students / hardworking authors supplied plenty of inspiration for their own protagonists as well as for fellow-classmates.
Today we focused on the middle of everyone’s manuscripts. Why the middle?
Before I take on the role of the writer, I put on my reader’s hat. For me, reading a book is like going for a hike on a trail that I’ve never been on before. By looking at the signs at the trailhead, I know how long I would have to walk in order to get to the end . . . just as I know how many hours it would take to read a book by seeing the page count.
That hike I’ve started – the sign posts on the first half of the trail are clear and helpful. I know that if I follow the arrows, I will reach the end, and feel great as I always do after a “good” long walk.
I’ve started reading a book. The author hooks me from page one – sometimes that hook is the narrator’s voice/language, other times it’s the subject matter (a topic that I do relate to or one that I would like to know more about). By page 5 (oftentimes, even sooner) I know what the main character/protagonist wants or needs, and, I want to see what’s going to happen next. So I turn the page. I am in the story world.
The author had planted “sign posts” to guide me. Those sign posts are called “themes”.
By the middle of the book, that core theme/sign post better be there. If the story has stopped hooking me, I will put the book down and probably not open it again. (On my hike, if at midpoint the trail seems to have disappeared, the marker has fallen off its post, and I’m all alone . . . do I continue on? By the way, I am not interested in getting lost today. My dinner awaits me at home.)
Such is the task for an author – how to guide the reader with that core theme, scene after scene.
To the dear authors in our class,
That big sheet of paper that Mary gave you today? Tape the class handouts from Day 1 and Day 2 onto that sheet. Look at those aids every time you meet with your protagonist. And, ask your protagonist these questions: “Where are you today on your Hero’s Journey?” “What do you want ? … in this scene.”
Speaking of “scene” –
Writing Coach Teresa says: “A scene is a compilation of paragraphs that creates a “movie” in the Reader’s mind. Which means: action, dialogue, sensory details, and authentic details.
A sequence of scenes guides the Reader in your Story World, and, is a vehicle to show the Hero’s/Protagonist’s transformation. Go into scene whenever you want to show us what your protagonist is made of.
In real life, if someone says “I’ve changed. Take my word for it.” . . . wouldn’t you be thinking . . . Hmm…. I’ll believe it when I see it. Instead of telling us how your protagonist has grown, show us through scene, not through summaries.
Summary cannot spark the same emotional responses as a scene would . . . because summary either recaps what has happened or jumps over time in order to get to the next scene.
I recommend:
* Martha Engber’s book on how to write scenes
* Christopher Vogler’s book The Writer’s Journey (about Hero’s Journey and Archetypes)
* all books by Martha Alderson on plotting
* your rereading your favorite book and studying that author’s techniques
The fabulous authors in our class have mighty themes:
* make my own decisions and change my circumstances (author of YA science fiction)
* move on with my life in spite of unanswered questions and a broken heart (author of women’s fiction)
* speaking my truth transforms shame into courage and forgiveness (author of memoir)
* embracing my past and loving myself feed my spirit as well as my marriage’s spirit (Diana Lynn, author of women’s fiction)
Their readers will surely stick by their protagonists and be there at the end of the book.
Cheering for YOU!
Sincerely,
Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
on behalf of
“For Theme’s Sake” teachers Teresa LeYung-Ryan & Mary E. Knippel
May 2, 2015 Teresa LeYung-Ryan ( Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days – workbook; Love Made of Heart: a Daughter, a Mother, a Journey Through Mental Illness – novel) celebrates Independent Bookstore Day / California Bookstore Day with other local authors at Laurel Book Store, Oakland, CA http://WritingCoachTeresa.com and http://www.laurelbookstore.com
Saturday June 6
Teresa LeYung-Ryan (Fanbase-Building Coach and “Immigrant Experience Writing Contest” sponsor) joins California Writers Club colleagues for Writing Contest Awards Ceremony and Writers Helping Writers Through Mentoring;
June 13, 2015 for Authors Day
June 6 and June 13, 2015 at Literary Stage, Fine Arts Galleria, San Mateo County Fair (Cheers to Bardi Rosman Koodrin, Boris Koodrin, Laurel Anne Hill, David Hirzel, Margie Yee Webb, Wini McCaffrey, et al) http://WritingCoachTeresa.com http://cwc-peninsula.org/fair.html
Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan here to say: “We who are compelled to write and also want readers to appreciate our work . . . can work on our craft and build our platform simultaneously with ease.”
Please share the following announcements with your writer-friends/clients/mentees/students. Many thanks!
- “For Theme’s Sake: Edit Your Own Manuscript Before Pitching to Agents OR Self-Publishing” – Rewrite with ease! a 2-part class in April, 2015 in Half Moon Bay – with Teresa LeYung-Ryan and Mary E. Knippel – please click here for more info and advance registration;
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- Sunday March 22, 2015, 2pm-4pm Coach Teresa will be presenting “Build/Fortify Your Writer’s Platform/Fanbase Before & After Publication” at Book Passage, Corte Madera, for California Writers Club–Marin Branch. Please click here for details;
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- Saturday March 28, 2015 Women’s National Book Association’s 12th Annual “Pitch-O-Rama: Meet Agents & Acquisition Editors” Please click here for more info & registration;
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- Of course there are the fabulous writing contests through Bardi Rosman Koodrin’s Literary Stage at San Mateo County Fair. Teresa LeYung-Ryan sponsors the “Immigrant Experience Writing Contest” https://sanmateocountyfair.
com/contests/departments/ Contests deadline is April 1, 2015; andliterary-arts - *
- The California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch 2015 Short, Short Story Writing Contest. All submissions must be postmarked by Thursday, April 30, 2015. For more info please click here.
Reach out, not stress out. I’m cheering for you!
Sincerely,
Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
She is “Platform & Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa” and Manuscript Consultant and Writing Teacher and . . .
author of:
Love Made of Heart: a Mother’s Mental Illness Forges Forgiveness in Daughter Ruby (novel used by college professors)
Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (workbook used by fiction and nonfiction authors)
Coach Teresa’s Blog at http://writingcoachTeresa.com
See how author Joan Steidinger fortifies her platform/fanbase.
Her email signature (see below) has her “tags” (keywords synonymous with her name) – I’ve highlighted her tags in red.
Check out her blog http://powerzonephd.com/blog/
Saturday January 10, 2015, 7:00pm Dr. Joan Steidinger will be at
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA 94925 – event is hosted by Left Coast Writers. Joan’s new book - Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete
And, Joan will be appearing on a Comcast network show on January 16, 2015 called “Game On.” This is an all female television sports magazine show.
Joan
Licensed & Sports Psychologist CA PSY 12505
USOC Registry of Sports Psychology
President-California Writers Club-Marin Branch
New Book: Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete (2014) Lantham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
https://www.facebook.com/
Joan and I are members of the Women’s National Book Association–San Francisco Chapter as well as California Writers Club.
Catch WNBA’s event at Oakland Library in the morning; then do some research while you’re at the library; then have fun platform and fanbase-building with colleagues; then go see Joan at Book Passage in Corte Madera in the evening.
Tell your writer-friends in or near Oakland, CA about WNBA’s event on January 10, 2015
“Digital Storytelling: New Opportunities for Women Writers”
Laura Fraser is the Cofounder and Editorial Director of Shebooks.net, a new digital storytelling platform for women.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meeting & Mixer for Members
Oakland Main Library, Meeting Room
125 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
For more info http://wnba-sfchapter.org/digital-storytelling-new-opportunities-women-writers/
Cheers to Joan Steidinger and her new book Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete, everyone at Left Coast Writers, Book Passage, California Writers Club, Women’s National Book Association, Laura Fraser and SheBooks!
Sincerely,
Platform & Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa” and Manuscript Consultant and . . .
author of:
Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (workbook)
Love Made of Heart: a Mother’s Mental Illness Forges Forgiveness in Daughter Ruby (novel used by college professors)
Coach Teresa’s Blog at http://writingcoachTeresa.com and
creator of:
“Talking to My Dead Mom” (monologues)
“Immigrant Experience Writing Contest” and
past officer of Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter
past president of California Writers Club-SF Peninsula Branch
recipient of the Jack London Award for outstanding service
May you have nourishing foods, clean and safe environment, and abundant energy for whatever creative and joyful work you do to make this world a nice place.
Writers,
Here are opportunities for you to continue polishing your writing and building your platform and fanbase. I will be updating my events page
http://lovemadeofheart.com/Teresa-LeYung-Ryan%27s-Events.html
Thanks to Literary Director Bardi Rosman Koodrin and Fine Arts Director Boris Koodrin at San Mateo County Fair and members of California Writers Club, a variety of programs for writers and readers will be presented before and during fair dates June 6 – 14, 2015 at the Literary Stage.
Author and Manuscript Consultant/Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan is proud to sponsor her writing contest:
DIVISION 332 – THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE: NOVEL, MEMOIR, BIOGRAPHY, SHORT STORY, ESSAY OR MONOLOGUE
Contest deadline is April 1, 2015. Submission guidelines for Teresa’s contest and other writing contests will soon be posted on https://sanmateocountyfair.com/contests/departments/literary-arts and http://carrythelight2013.wordpress.com
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Teresa LeYung-Ryan is a perennial presenter at the
San Francisco Writers Conference
February 12-15, 2015; plus pre-conference classes on Feb. 12 and post-conference classes on Feb. 16, 2015
Coach Teresa says: “I cheer for Co-Founders & Co-Directors Michael Larsen & Elizabeth Pomada, entire SFWC Team, and everyone associated with the conference that celebrates craft, commerce and community.”
Thursday February 12, 2015 at SFWC
4:45-5:45pm
MAKING YOUR WORK REJECTION PROOF: Advice from Freelance Editors
Nina Amir, David Colin Carr, Tanya Egan Gibson, Stuart Horwitz, David Landau, Heather Lazare, Teresa LeYung-Ryan, Mary Rakow, Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, Annie Tucker, Ricky Weisbroth. Moderator: Mary E. Knippel
(At the end of the session, you can sign up for a free consultation.)
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Sunday, March 22 (NOT March 28), 2015, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Marin Branch of California Writers Club meets at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera, CA $5 members; $10 nonmembers. All are welcome.
http://www.cwcmarinwriters.com
Interactive presentation for fiction and nonfiction authors; for before and after publication
Coach Teresa says: “Reach out, not stress out.”
Subscribe to Coach Teresa’s blog now. Watch her interview on CBS “Bay Sunday” Show. Start by going to http://writingcoachTeresa.com
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Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan’s 2015 New Year Wishes for Writers,
May you have nourishing foods, clean and safe environment, and abundant energy for whatever creative and joyful work you do to make this world a nice place.
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Teresa LeYung-Ryan is “Platform & Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa” and Manuscript Consultant and . . .
author of:
Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (workbook)
Love Made of Heart: a Mother’s Mental Illness Forges Forgiveness in Daughter Ruby (novel used by college professors)
Coach Teresa’s Blog at http://writingcoachTeresa.com and
creator of:
“Talking to My Dead Mom” (monologues)
“Immigrant Experience Writing Contest” and
past officer of Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter
past president of California Writers Club-SF Peninsula Branch
recipient of the Jack London Award for outstanding service
Here is a timely reminder from the gracious team at 2015 San Francisco Writers Conference
“Early Bird Rate expires on December 31, 2014 at midnight. The registration fee until then is $650. On January 1, 2015 it goes up to $745. And yes, we are selling out quickly so there may be no seats left at the at-the-door price of $795! https://sfwriters.org/2015-
To see the entire December 2014 newsletter from SFWC http://archive.aweber.com/sfwcnewsletter
2015 SFWC Keynote and Featured Speakers
Author & Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan says “Treat yourself to 2015 San Francisco Writers Conference”
Look at who the keynote speakers are! John Lescroart! Yiyun Li! Michelle Richmond! Helene Wecker! Judith Curr of Atria Books!
Mary E. Knippel and I (Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan) and our colleagues will see you there. Please look for our names in the program and check out our presentations and classes.
Teresa LeYung-Ryan “Platform & Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa” is
author of:
Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (workbook)
Love Made of Heart: a Mother’s Mental Illness Forges Forgiveness in Daughter Ruby (novel used by college professors)
Coach Teresa’s Blog at http://writingcoachTeresa.com
creator of:
“Talking to My Dead Mom” (monologues)
“Immigrant Experience Writing Contest”
past officer of Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter
past president of California Writers Club-SF Peninsula Branch
recipient of the Jack London Award for outstanding service
Authors Teresa LeYung-Ryan and Margie Yee Webb invited as panelists on the “Join a Writers Organization” panel at California Capital Book Festival
Teresa and Margie say: “We invite all writers and readers to celebrate books and literacy with us.”
Saturday, October 25, 2014
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
“Join a Writers Organization” Panel
Room 305 at California Capital Book Festival
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California Writers Club – Margie Yee Webb
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Sacramento Suburban Writers Club – Mary Lou Anderson
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Sisters In Crime - Michele Drier
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Women’s National Book Association
San Francisco Chapter – Teresa LeYung-Ryan
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California Capital Book Festival
This movie of author and panelist Margie Yee Webb http://youtu.be/yOE15q_CIyw was created by
author and Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan http://writingcoachTeresa.com
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Author / Documentary Movie Producer / California Writers Club Vice President Margie Yee Webb makes publicizing California Capital Book Festival easy and fun.
Margie says:
Saturday Oct. 25, 2014, 11:00am-11:45am in Room #305
Yours truly, Teresa LeYung-Ryan, is honored to represent Women’s National Book Association on the “Join a Writers Organization” panel
- California Writers Club
- Sacramento Suburban Writers
- Sisters In Crime
- Women’s National Book Association
And, WNBA-San Francisco Chapter Members who are featured authors at the book festival include:
Margie Yee Webb
and Susan Pace-Koch
The movie of Margie Yee Webb inviting all of us to the California Capital Book Festival http://youtu.be/gTXOvpKK1pI was created by Author / Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
See you there!
Sincerely,
Author and Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan helps writers transform email signature blocks, photos, website descriptions, and YouTube videos into platform statements . . . before and after publication.
Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW. Click here for print edition. Click here for Kindle edition. “Reach out, not stress out.”
Author Teresa LeYung-Ryan celebrates 12th anniversary of Love Made of Heart – the novel she uses to encourage adult children of mentally ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas.
Subscribe to “Coach Teresa’s blog” Click here to start.
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Which of these recognized dates from the Chase Calendar of events link to what you write about?
October
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
- American Cheese Month
- Animal Safety and Protection Month, Natl
- Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
- Arts and Humanities Month, Natl
- Audiology Awareness Month, Natl
- Bake and Decorate Month, Natl
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Natl
- Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, Natl
- Car Care Month
- Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month
- Celiac Disease Awareness Month
- Chiropractic Health Month, Natl
- Church Library Month
- Co-op Awareness Month
- Crime Prevention Month, Natl
- Critical Illness Awareness Month, Natl
- Cut Out Dissection Month
- Cyber Security Awareness Month, Natl
- Dental Hygiene Month, Natl
- Depression Education and Awareness Month, Natl
- Disability Employment Awareness Month, Natl
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Natl
- Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
- Field Trip Month, Natl
- “Gain the Inside Advantage” Month, Natl
- Gay and Lesbian History Month
- German-American Heritage Month
- Global Diversity Awareness Month
- Go Hog Wild–Eat Country Ham Month
- Health Literacy Month
- Home Eye Safety Month
- Intergeneration Month
- Kitchen and Bath Month, Natl
- Liver Awareness Month, Natl
- Medical Librarians Month, Natl
- Menopause Month, World
- Month of Freethought
- Organize Your Medical Information Month
- Orthodontic Health Month, Natl
- Photographer Appreciation Month
- Physical Therapy Month, Natl
- Polish-American Heritage Month
- Popcorn Poppin’ Month, Natl
- Positive Attitude Month
- Reading Group Month, Natl
- Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
- Right-Brainers Rule Month
- Roller Skating Month, Natl
- Spina Bifida Awareness Month, Natl
- Spinach Lovers Month
- Squirrel Awareness and Appreciation Month
- Stamp Collecting Month, Natl
- Stop Bullying Month, Natl
- Talk About Prescriptions Month
- Vegetarian Month
- Women Walking in Their Own Shoes Month
- Work and Family Month, Natl
- Workplace Politics Awareness Month
The events highlighted in red font have personal associations to my literary works.
To find out more about how to use these dates to promote your books and events, do the exercises in my workbook Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days.
Click here for print edition. Click here for Kindle edition. “Reach out, not stress out.”
Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan says: “What does October mean to you?”
And, in 2003, the California State Assembly officially declared the third week in October each year as California Writers Week. Cheers to California Writers Club!
Sincerely,
Author and Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan helps writers transform email signature blocks, photos, website descriptions, and YouTube videos into platform statements . . . before and after publication.
Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW. Click here for print edition. Click here for Kindle edition. “Reach out, not stress out.”
Author Teresa LeYung-Ryan celebrates 12th anniversary of Love Made of Heart – the novel she uses to encourage adult children of mentally ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas.
Subscribe to “Coach Teresa’s blog” Click here to start.
You‘ve spent weeks, maybe months, crafting and rehearsing a talk, speech, presentation, or workshop. At the same time, you and other folks involved in the event publicize diligently – to attract the audience.
Your big day has arrived. You deliver your creation. The audience applaud and the organizers thank you. New fans surround you. You feel a natural high as you say goodbye. Job well done.
So you head for home, your hotel room, or perhaps a friend or colleague has offered you a rest stop. Now what?
Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan says “After the gig… that’s the time to publicize even more.”
Example:
Mary E. Knippel was invited to be headliner at the October 11, 2014 meeting of the Heart2Heart Toastmasters Club. She created her interactive presentation “Tell Your Story from the Heart” for this esteemed group.
Here’s the 3 minute and 35 second movie: Writer Unleashed Mary E. Knippel headliner at Heart2Heart Toastmasters
Headliner Mary E. Knippel, the Writer Unleashed, speaks about standing in authenticity, sharing stories, growing up in the 1950s, writing in her journal, poetry, and being inspired by Erma Louise Bombeck (the American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper column that described suburban home life).
Visit Mary at http://yourwritingmentor.com
This film is by Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan http://writingcoachTeresa.com
Here’s the 32 second movie: Writer Unleashed Mary E. Knippel’s profound 30-second statement “that is my strength”
Visit Mary at http://yourwritingmentor.com
Mary E. Knippel says: “I absolutely love sharing the message that your story matters…”
This movie was created by Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan http://writingcoachTeresa.com
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When and where can you see Mary next?
Saturday, Oct 18th, 2014, 10AM – 12PM Belmont Library, Belmont, CA
At California Writers Club – the San Francisco Peninsula Branch
CWC Members $10; Non-Members $13; Students $10 with ID
Your first meeting is free at this branch!
Mary E. Knippel presents:
“Fast, Fun and Fundamental”
Change your writing… change your life in 15 minutes a day! Learn key ingredients you need to know to write the story of your success. You will learn fun, fast and effective writing tips, techniques and strategies to connect with your most important reader! yourwritingmentor.com
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Oct. 25 & 26, 2014 (Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $197 (early bird registration price – $497 value), Mountain View, CA
Mary E. Knippel will on the Women Wow the World [Success Panel] Are you a midlife woman who has big dreams and frustrated because your midlife body is giving you big obstacles in achieving your goals? Creating Your Dream in midlife requires new mindsets, skills and strategies – ones you may not have. Elements of a coaching workshop and more than a self care retreat with plenty of playful surprises. This 2-day event is organized by Nina Price.
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I am so very proud to know Mary E. Knippel.
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Sincerely,
Coach Teresa
Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan helps writers transform email signature blocks, photos, website descriptions, and YouTube videos into platform statements . . . before and after publication.
Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW. Click here for print edition. Click here for Kindle edition. “Reach out, not stress out.”
Author Teresa LeYung-Ryan celebrates 12th anniversary of Love Made of Heart – the novel she uses to encourage adult children of mentally ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas.
Subscribe to “Coach Teresa’s blog” Click here to start.
Greetings from Coach Teresa Jade LeYung (formerly Teresa LeYung-Ryan) . . . I started writing my new memoir at the beginning of the year and by mid-year I have been avoiding crowds and parties. When I’m not presenting at writers’ conferences and writers’ organizations or helping clients build their fanbases, I meet up with colleagues to write and conduct research for my own books.
Coach Teresa Jade LeYung Encourages Hardworking Writers to Have Fun with Colleagues
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Founder of THE UNLEASHED HOMEMAKER(tm) and “Your Writing Mentor” Mary E. Knippel just called! She and I calendared 2 work days at her home. Yahoo!
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On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, 7:00pm
I shall be reunited with award-winning author Carol Sheldon when I interview her at her book launch for her third book A Sleuth in Sausalito. This will be the one time that I look forward to a packed house, because I am happy for Carol – she is a brilliant author and a delightful person. Cheers to Carol Sheldon and Left Coast Writers!
at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 94925
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And, I’ll get to see artist, filmmaker, blogger Chandra Garsson soon! http://flyingpaintproductions.blogspot.com/
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For fabulous organizations, check out Women’s National Book Association, California Writers Club, and San Francisco Writers Conference.
http://www.lovemadeofheart.com/Writers-Resources.html
Sincerely,
http://writingcoachTeresa.com
- author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW. Click here for print edition. Click here for Kindle edition.
- author of Love Made of Heart: a Mother’s Mental Illness Forges Forgiveness in Daughter Ruby
- author of “Talking to My Dead Mom” monologue series
- proud member and past officer of Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter
- proud member (SF Peninsula, Redwood, Sacramento branches) and past president (San Francisco Peninsula Branch) of California Writers Club