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Writing a Business Book for Therapists: Interview with Megan Gunnell

By Claire Nakamura
Megan Gunnell
Scheduling Writing Time Claire: Lisa tells me that in addition to the Thriving Well Institute, your work with therapists and clients, and your speaking, you hold retreats and you offer pop-up dinners with your chef husband. With such a full plate, how did you make time to write a book? What are your secrets? [...]
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From Practice to Performance: Interview with Bernadette Stockwell

By Claire Nakamura
The Universal Nature of Art and Creativity Claire: I love how universal you made the steps in Do Your ARt! so they can apply to any creative outlet, not just traditional performing arts forms. How is your perception of art and creativity shaped by your experience as a seamstress at your custom drapery business? Bernadette: [...]
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Healing Writing for Women of Color: Interview with Kelsey Blackwell

By Claire Nakamura
Kelsey Blackwell, Author of Decolonizing the Body
Dreaming of Writing a Book for Women of Color Claire: Kelsey, I loved reading Decolonizing the Body; it has such a powerful, healing message for women of color. You have taught women of color about the power of somatics and embracing their bodies through your workshops and coaching for years. When did you first decide [...]
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Dr. Christine Stroble’s 7 Year Publishing Journey

By Claire Nakamura
Dr. Christine Stroble, author
Dr. Christine Stroble’s 7-Year Publishing Journey Claire: Your book Helping Teen Moms Graduate was published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. What can you tell us about your experience working with them? Christine: I’ve had a wonderful experience working with Rowman & Littlefield (R&L)–specifically with Tom Koerner, Vice President/Publisher, Education. Tom [...]
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Platform and PR Advice from a Publicist

By Lisa Tener
Janet Appel
Lisa: We spoke back in 2015, but since then, much has changed. What’s your current thinking on platform and PR? Janet: Yes, many things certainly have changed since 2015. For instance, during a PR campaign, we now employ the use of platforms such as social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), media sharing networks [...]
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Self Publishing a Memoir- Interview with Lorraine Segal

By Claire Nakamura
Lorraine Segal
How to be Vulnerable in your Writing Claire: You cover various topics in your memoir, Angels and Earthworms, and share many personal moments of self-discovery. What advice do you give our readers about conveying emotional vulnerability and writing about personal topics? Lorraine: I think it takes a willingness to be vulnerable. And for me, [...]
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Writing a Relatable Parenting Book- Interview with Carla Naumburg

By Claire Nakamura
How to Connect with Readers Claire: At different points in the book, you lean into the self-help genre, humorously addressing comments you imagine your audience will have while reading and assuaging their concerns. What other strategies do you use to connect with your readers? Carla: My most important strategy for connecting with my audience is authenticity. [...]
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Writing a Family Memoir—Interview with Robert Wolf and Janice Harper

By Claire Nakamura
Combatting Anti-Semitism Through Writing Claire: Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom was an incredibly inspiring read, and I want to thank you for sharing your family’s compelling story. I was not only moved by your story, but I also learned a lot about the state of Hungary [...]
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Bringing Your Memoir to Life with Sensory Detail

By C. S. Lakin
C. S. Lakin
In today’s guest post, C. S. Lakin shares tips for writing a memoir, specifically invoking sensory detail. The post is excepted from The Memoir Workbook: A Step-by Step Guide to Help You Brainstorm, Organize, and Write Your Unique Story. [Note: subheadings are added here, though not originally in the book] When you [...]
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Writing a Book on Living with Mental Illness: Interview with Dr. Meg Chisolm

By Claire Nakamura
Inspiration Behind Writing Claire:  I really enjoyed reading your mental health book, From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life With Mental Illness and I found your writing, explanations, and personal stories very compelling. What inspired you to write this book?  Meg: Thanks! Over the years I’ve practiced psychiatry, I notice [...]
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