I'm a Jordanian-American author and journalist with over two decades of experience.I help authors, both aspiring and established, publish their books through book coaching or memoir ghostwriting. I publish the weekly newsletter "The Storyteller Quest," offering tips on monetizing your writing and navigating the content-creation journey.
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It has been a grueling few weeks as I juggled two huge personal projects in addition to all my clients' work. The first one, which I launched over the weekend, is my self-paced ghostwriting mini-course titled "How to make income from ghostwriting." I launched this course on Kajabi, and I had a lot to learn about how the platform works and how best to use all of its features. The Kajabi team was amazing in onboarding me and provided me with four free one-on-one consulting sessions, which was fantastic. I put my heart and soul into this course and shared everything I know about ghostwriting: How to get started, how to find clients, and how to make income. You can watch the recorded videos and access the material anytime, and you will have lifetime access to the course and the updated versions. And it's all for only $79.99. You can sign up here.β The second project that has been taking a lot of my time is implementing all the edits I got from the editor I hired to review my manuscript Karma Unleashed, part of a three-part supernatural mystery series. A few months ago, I was contacted by an agent who showed interest in representing me and asked for an updated version of my manuscript after seeing an earlier version. So let's see if it's going to work this time. Fingers crossedπ€π». So yeah, it has been hectic and stressful, and I'm a bit nervous. I have invested a lot of time and money in both of these projects, and I'm hoping, praying, and manifesting. The creator's journey is never easy. Keep creating. πΌοΈ Photo of the weekπ€© Things that wowed meπΉ YouTube: I enjoyed watching this video, "The 4 Best Writing Craft Books Every Fiction Writer Should Reading," in which a published author shares the top four books that helped transform her writing and landed her a 6-figure 2-book deal with HarperCollins! I added these books to TBR and will be reading them soon. β π Book: I just finished the novel Our Share of Night by Marian Enriquez, and it was a beast. It took me over a month to finish it because of its very long, intense, horrific nature. It was my first work by Argentinian rising superstar Mariana Enriquez, and it definitely wonβt be the last. If you love supernatural thrillers that span generations, then this is for you. π¨Tool: I have been experimenting with a new AI tool, Tugan, which helps creators repurpose their content in various formats, from YouTube videos to a Twitter thread, from an article to a LinkedIn post, and more. So far, I'm impressed. Have you ever used it? βπ» Quote: "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try." - Seth Godin
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Author Paul Trammell lives aboard his sailboat and has found a profound sense of freedom and self-discovery. When Paul is not steering his boat "Windflower" through tranquil waters or bracing against the unexpected, he's penning novels and self-publishing from his floating abode. βIn this podcast, we talked about the world of self-publishing at sea, from leveraging friends' feedback to navigating the labyrinth of marketing and audiobook production. You can listen to the full episode here. π₯ The YouTube experimentI loved Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.β The book delves into various themes, including cultural appropriation, racial injustice, of literary gatekeeping, and the toxic impact of social media. What I loved most about the book is its incisive, satirical writing, filled with dark humor. βWatch this episode on my YouTube channel, and please don't forget to subscribe (I'm trying hard to get monetized, so if you help me, I would appreciate it!) π Published workI am thrilled to have my short story The Agency included in the anthology Stories from the Center of the World: New Middle East Fiction, along with top-notch Arab and Arab-American writers. The anthology is coming out in May, and you can order it here.β Connect with meDo you need help with your digital media strategy? Are you looking for someone to write your newsletter? Are you trying to get published and looking for a book coach to guide you through the murky publishing world? Do you need a ghostwriter? Let's chat! π§ Email me at natasha@natashastynes.com β π° π If you want to support this newsletter, please leave your tip here. |
Natasha Tynes
I'm a Jordanian-American author and journalist with over two decades of experience.I help authors, both aspiring and established, publish their books through book coaching or memoir ghostwriting. I publish the weekly newsletter "The Storyteller Quest," offering tips on monetizing your writing and navigating the content-creation journey.
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