Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 pm Eastern I’m so sorry that I was unable to host the June Master Class with John DeMato! My Internet was out the entire day, and I was unable to send a notice to those who registered. Because I had set up the meeting to go forward without me (it’s my standard setting), John was able …
Land and Leverage your TEDx Talk with Ryan Brady
Tuesday, July 16, 2:00 pm Eastern In this masterclass we’ll cover everything you need to get yourself a TEDx talk. From finding your TEDx idea worth spreading (which everyone has inside them whether they realize yet or not), to building your application and submitting it until you are accepted, then a few ways to leverage this gem of a marketing …
Every Fourth Reader is Listening: Getting Your Book Into Their Ears with Scott Ellis
Scott Ellis is an award-winning audiobook narrator and producer. He’s narrated over 100 audiobooks and coached several authors through the production or narration of their first audiobook. Being a retired teacher, he loves to teach and have an online classroom where he instructs people who would like to become narrators and voice actors in everything they need to know to …
Marketing Beyond the Launch with Owen Sammarone
Your book is published. Now what? Join Owen Sammarone as he is interviewed by Cathy Fyock, discussing how he amassed a following of nearly 200,000 followers in three years, and how he serves nonfiction authors in his digital marketing agency. To listen to the recording follow this link.
Mastering the Art of Storytelling with NSA Legend Lou Heckler: An Exclusive Interview with Cathy Fyock
Join us for an enlightening Master Class where NSA legend Lou Heckler, renowned for his captivating storytelling and profound insights, is interviewed by Cathy Fyock. In this exclusive session, Lou will delve into the intricacies of storytelling, sharing his vast experience and unique techniques that have mesmerized audiences for decades and earned him the CPAE Award of Excellence. Discover the …
The Desire to Write
“If the desire to write is not accompanied by actual writing, then the desire is not to write” ― Hugh Prather, Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person I disagree with Mr. Prather! I know that some of you desire to write because you want to grow your business, to become a thought leader, to expand your influence, …
Adding Characters in Your Nonfiction Book
“Do I really need characters in my nonfiction book?” Only if you want to engage your readers! Characters are pivotal in your stories, case studies, and examples–the vehicles in which you engage the reader and allow the abstract message to become real and tangible. Characters are the players in your stories about your clients, colleagues, and about you; they are …
Anything worth doing is worth doing. Period.
It’s been said that anything worth doing is worth doing well, or, that anything worth doing is worth doing poorly, but I suggest that anything worth doing is worth doing. Period. Were you great at anything the first time you attempted a new task? It’s unlikely. Did any of the great Masters paint a masterpiece when they first sat down to …
Writing Around the Write Space
White space is negative space. The part left blank. The space between the elements. In the graphic arts, white space is an integral component of the design. In music, the rests between the notes creates space and clarity. In speaking, the use of the pause allows the listener to grasp the punchline or the moral of the story. And so …