Write a book: The proof IS NOT in the pudding

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I saw yet another person making this silly declaration: Dear friend and aspiring author: The correct version of this is, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” In other words, the test, or proof, of how good or effective something–like pudding–actually is, is when the something is put to its intended use. When [...]

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FastPencil party at Maggiano’s

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Build a business around your book

If you use a methodology like mine for writing a book about your area of expertise and interest, you are forced to organize your knowledge into clear, understandable chunks. You clarify your awareness of what the big issues and the small issues are, and how to communicate them to readers. Besides establishing you as an [...]

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Jeff Saperstein, “Breaking the Silos”

I was at an amazing salon in Betsy Burroughs‘ SF loft last Thursday, and spoke with Jeff Saperstein about his latest book, “Breaking the Silos.” (Video length: 3:24) Jeff Saperstein – Author from Joel Orr on Vimeo.

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Bronia Bronkesh: Her story

Last year, I posted about having interviewed 88-year-old Bronia Bronkesh about her life, her escape from the Ukraine, the death of her relatives that remained behind in Sarni, and more. I promised a follow-up. I didn’t know her daughter Sheryl was preparing a very complete one, with videos, audio recordings, pictures, and more. Here it [...]

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How to write a book: My latest video tip

Write a Book: Structure from Joel Orr on Vimeo.

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