by Naomi Nakashima | Mar 29, 2021 | Author Platform, Authors, Writing
Estimated Reading TIme: 4 minutes“Start a blog” they say. “It'll be great for building your fan base” they say. Sure. And for about a week as you write out the obligatory “welcome to my new blog, my name is Author N. Authorson and I write...
by Naomi Nakashima | Mar 13, 2021 | nonfiction book writing, Writing
Originally published on March 8, 2017 @ 2:00 pmEstimated Reading TIme: 11 minutes“This is my first time hiring a ghostwriter, sorry if I seem a bit scatter-brained.” I hear this apology during almost every initial consultation or interview that I have with...
by Naomi Nakashima | Mar 4, 2021 | Writing
Originally published on January 30, 2017 @ 2:00 pmEstimated Reading TIme: 5 minutesUnfortunately, because of the introspective aspects of their work, writers tend to be more susceptible to the stresses within their lives. When a writer falls under extreme stress, it...
by Naomi Nakashima | Jan 22, 2021 | Writers, Writing, Writing Tips
Estimated Reading TIme: 4 minutesI have never met a writer who didn't have a hard time writing. So, it's a good thing there are so many amazing books out there dedicated to helping writers improve on their craft. Here is a list of some of the best books on writing...
by Naomi Nakashima | Jan 13, 2021 | Writing
Originally published on February 19, 2017 @ 5:00 pmEstimated Reading TIme: 3 minutesEvery writer I have ever met has fought a battle against writing at least once. Between writer's block, plot holes, sagging motivation, and self-doubt, it can sometimes feel as if the...
by Naomi Nakashima | Dec 24, 2020 | Writing
Originally published on February 3, 2017 @ 12:30 amEstimated Reading TIme: 5 minutesHuman beings are, for the most part, social animals. We like to mingle, gossip, hug, cheer, and most of all we love to talk. Even the most introverted of all introverts have been known...
