by Cyndi | Feb 7, 2016 | authors, Writing, editing, reading
I’ve always wanted to go to Cuba and I used to envy Barbara Walters her Fidel Castro interview. But now that I’ve read Leaving Little Havana, a memoir by Cecilia M. Fernandez , I’d rather talk to her, a fiery journalist who could show me both her slice of Miami and...
by Cyndi | Jun 4, 2015 | advice on writing a memoir, book writing tips, publisher, revise your book, submit your writing
Today I clicked the ‘send’ button for a client. Then I hugged him. I’ve shepherded my first memoir project through rough draft to submission. It was especially fun because we worked on the manuscript at his restaurant, Carmelita’s. It’s one of my favorites. We...
by Cyndi | Mar 6, 2015 | advice on selling a book, advice on writing a book, bird calls, bird identification, bird photos, satisfying readers
Bland descriptions often suffice in real life. When the “nice house” or “good meal” or “pretty woman” is there, no specifics are required. The senses of the observer can take it all in. But storytellers can’t rely on general words and generic phrases. “She wore a...
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