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12 Responses to “Tips for 1st Time Authors”

1. LaRon Carter says:

   February 20, 2009 at 3:12 pm

   Shama, I’m so proud of you and what you’re doing with the show. You’re an excellent model for men and women on the up.

   Just watched fellow viddler gary.vay.ner.chuck evangelizing on passion vs. chasing the dollar. That’s what I hear in your message. Writing your favorite chapter first is a metaphor for identifying what you’re going to write about in the first place. Right? And creating an chapter outline has been very helpful for me in writing my blogs. Thanks for being authentic.

   Stay focused. Stay confident.
   LaRon | @laroncarter
2. Iyabo Asani says:

   February 20, 2009 at 7:34 pm

   Hi there Shama, this was great and timely. I never thought of starting with my favorite chapter. I am working on a book now so I will use these tips. Thanks

   Iyabo
3. Ken Watkins says:

   February 21, 2009 at 12:59 am

   Great videos. Just started following you on twitter and your site is great. Keep up the great work.
4. Paul Simister says:

   February 21, 2009 at 2:37 am

   Nice video Shama.

   I tried and failed to write a book last year because I started at chapter 1 and struggled so I like the tip of writing the favourite bits first.
5. Brenda Heisler says:

   February 21, 2009 at 7:51 pm

   Shama,

   I very much enjoy what you bring to the table. Every topic is interesting. Your style is easy to watch.

   Our son writes and belongs to a writers club. He starts off his writing on a story board with index cards.

   Good tips. See you on the next show.
6. Shama says:

   February 22, 2009 at 1:00 pm

   Thank you SO much Brenda. I really appreciate the support. Launching a new site is always exciting…and a little scary! So, having people like you comment and share your stories makes it very worthwhile. I think the index card idea is great. I have also heard of folks recording the book in pieces first.
7. Shama says:

   February 22, 2009 at 1:00 pm

   Thank you Ken! I hope you will keep watching. = )
8. Shama says:

   February 22, 2009 at 1:01 pm

   Hi Iyabo – Good for you! I am sure your book will be excellent. You are a great communicator.
9. Yvonne Thompson says:

   February 24, 2009 at 11:48 am

   This is really good Shama. Wish I could afford you to help me with my business. You are awesome.
10. Giusi Mastro says:

    February 25, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    I Love this Shama TV keep up with the good work
11. Shama says:

    March 2, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Thanks Giusi!
12. Shama says:

    March 2, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Thanks Yvonne. Make the most of the videos ; )