Stories.
Self-publishing a memoir to industry standard - my story.
Written by Regina Meyer
As featured on: Life Stories Mentor
9 June 2022
When I finished the first draft of my manuscript some years ago, I remember feeling nothing but chuffed and excited. ‘My book is just around the corner’ I recall thinking, caught up in my initial euphoria. Of course, I had heard all the reports of accomplished authors who had submitted their work to countless publishers before succeeding in their quest. I swiftly wiped those concerns aside, for I could sense luck was on my side…
Here’s why: a story to remember, connect and inspire
Written by Regina Meyer
As featured on: Life Stories Mentor
22 November 2020
When I decided to pitch my first memoir to potential agents or publishing houses in Australia, one of the most persistent questions that came up was: WHY? Why precisely was I compelled to write my story and why did I wish to share it with an audience? Why is my story important to me and how do I think my audience will benefit from it?
Write 1000 words a day and your book will happen!
Written by Regina Meyer
As featured on: Life Stories Mentor
27 May 2020
When I was a little girl, maybe nine years old, I started reading almost obsessively. The library was my personal treasure trove, giving me access to new worlds and ideas that came alive in the books I borrowed. At home, I would sit and calculate the time until the library would close and count the number of pages remaining in a book; I then averaged it out to a page per minute ratio. The aim was to speed-read so I could finish the book in time to borrow two new titles for the week (I was not good at math but miraculously, I managed this calculation just fine!).
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