Linda's Book & Writing News Aug. '15

This month's issue of Linda's Book & Writing News has information on the upcoming St. Louis Publishers Association (SLPA) VENDORS SHOWCASE, on Wednesday, Aug. 12th - 6:30-8:30 pm.
 I'll be at table 15 there welcoming book questions from our visitors.

People often feel a passion to write a book - maybe even eager to get started! But they have no idea

how to either begin or turn that idea into a marketable book. As a Book Coach with 15 years experience, I'm just the one to guide them.

The Vendors Showcase will be a perfect time for them to schedule a time with me either for a FREE 30-minutes introductory phone call or a Free Coffee Chat in person.


Anyone who can't attend the event can email me at Lin@LindaCSenn.com to set up a phone call.

Check my new website LindaCSenn.com for information about my book and personal coaching.

See you at my Book Coach table 17!

Book & Writing News Aug. '15

The August issue of Linda's Book & Writing News includes an invitation to:

St. Louis Publishers Association's VENDORS SHOWCASE 

Wednesday, Aug. 12th ~ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

~ FREE ~

 for details, read Linda's Book & Writing News Aug. 2015

Come see me there at Table 15.
I'll be answering questions about my book coaching.

Why write a business book?

... or why would you want to add "Author of ..." to your business credentials? 
After all, writing a book takes a lot of work, right? 

Set yourself apart from others in your field
Look at the burgeoning field of "consultants."

• Weddings
• Business
• Downsizing Your Life
• Style and Appearance
• Computer
• Landscape
• Green Energy Homes
• Marketing
  ... and so forth.

How is the average consumer or potential client supposed to decide on which consultant will be most qualified to help them in a challenging situation? What makes one stand apart from the others? Having written a book on your topic instantly boosts their level of respect for you as more-than-just-competent. (Unfortunately, producing a book about building birdhouses won't work unless you do that professionally.)

Demonstrate your depth of knowledge
In your book, you'll probably explain how this or that works and how an expert can fix it. But you can be even more helpful!

First, tell them what to check and what possible remedies they can try, before bringing in a pro. (No, you haven't just lost a customer. You've built powerful good will for the future.)

Next, suggest how they should describe the problem to a professional "problem fixer." We laypeople usually won't know the technical name for that stubby gizmo in back.

And in a subtle way, you're telling your reader that you're so confident in your skill level, that you're willing to help them before they throw up their hands.

Introductions
Whether written or spoken, introductions are a fact of life at meetings, in business, at charity luncheons, on the internet, and random other places. Of those being introduced, one has earned the title and author of ..." in addition to their primary profession.

* I've read public tributes in the obituary section that list "author of..." before doctor, research scientist, and other lofty positions. That person is beyond attracting new clients, but still ...

Publish Speaking
You can get further exposure by offering to give short presentations (paid or not) and serving on panels at public forums. Business authors are often invited to be among the experts.


And for all the hours of work that go into planning and writing a book, the outcome is incredibly gratifying! It's hard to describe how confident you really feel when you walk into a room holding your "baby" in your hand, but try closing your eyes and picturing yourself, book in hand, walking into a meeting, and feel that glorious flutter of excitement.

It happens one step,
                       one page,
                             one chapter at a time.
Once you have the framework in place, you're on your way ~

The Gentle Power of Meditation

At first glance, meditation might seem to be thoroughly passive. And in a one sense, it is. But even semi-regular meditation practice has a powerful impact on physical and emotional well being.

Various type of meditation gradually condition our bodies to relax. The more we do it, the more our bodies begin to let go as soon as we settle into a meditation position. That in itself makes it worthwhile. As our bodies unclench from the inside out, respiration becomes steady, heart rate slows, blood flows more freely, and stress evaporates.

Extensive research on the effects of this modern and ancient healing method offer other benefits as well:

• Release of muscle tension,
• Improved memory and concentration,
• Ease of anxiety, stress, and fatigue,
• Reduction of blood pressure in those with hypertension,
• Decrease in frequency of PVCs (premature ventricular contractions) in ischemic heart disease,
• Reduction of PMS (premenstrual syndrome),
• Easing of menopausal hot flashes.

Different styles of meditation often compliment each other. A basic breathing exercise helps us slow down and refocus our thoughts. Silently repeating a mantra, either a single word or phrase, brings deeper centering, as can toning or humming either alone or alternating with a mantra, and self-guided "vision" meditations add to the options. 

Meditation is probably the most adaptable, flexible of all wellness modalities. It's a simple as sitting on the floor or in a chair in your home to sharing the peaceful energy of a small meditation group.

Just relax and breathe!

Peace,

Linda

Endorsements for my Coaching and Classes

I love the personal connections of coaching and teaching! And sometimes I remember to ask for feedback from my clients and students. These nice people gave their signed OK for me using their names. Except for Jack, that is. So I used a fictitious last initial instead of his name.

Reading back over these responses, most of which were from evaluation sheets filled out at the end of the classes, really brought a smile to my heart!

For more information about my Coaching and Events, please visit www.LindaCSenn.com.

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     "The encouragement, enthusiasm and wisdom Linda Senn brings to her book coaching helped me organize and write my book, Recovering from Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis. Her professionalism and experience helped me produce the book that takes the reader through my struggle with and recovery from a life of emotional pain and isolation. Thank you, Linda!" 
 ~ Barbara Altman, author of  Recovering From Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis

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“[Balanced-Life] Coaching sessions with Linda Senn have been very rewarding.  Since this is the first time I’ve worked with a life coach I didn’t know what to expect.  Linda has the ability to see my life situations from a different perspective.  She has really helped open my eyes to choices that I had not considered.  At the end of each session Linda gives me suggestion for follow up.  I fondly refer to these suggestions as my ‘assignments for enjoying my life.’  Thank you Linda.”    ~ Sue Lunnemann, Lunnemann Accounting Services, LLC

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Response to "What did you like best about the Positive Journaling workshop":

     "So much - Linda, you are so relaxed, warm, open, wise, & inclusive of others. Great tips & tidbits, good exercises." ~ Kay Schechter

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Responses to "What did you like best about this Writing Your Nonfiction Book workshop:

     "I enjoyed interacting with other authors or aspiring authors. Linda is passionate about the topic and it made staying attentive easy." ~ Chanese L. Davis

     "Presentation of [handbooks], especially the Guidelines book. Input from the other students. [Linda Senn] gave very open, honest information - I feel that you want me to be a success." ~ Kenya Terry

     "The experience of Linda ..."  ~ Jack D.

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Peace ~

Lin