by Karena Akhavein | Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
How to pick a great title for your book, and why it matters Most of my book coaching clients come to me early in the writing process, when they need a boost to start working in earnest, or they call in the middle of the process, when they’ve gotten stuck and need help...
by Karena Akhavein | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Self editing? Self editing is always a wise first step before hiring a professional editor. Let your manuscript sit for at least a week so you can come at it with fresh eyes, and then use this list of questions that you can ask yourself to try to find any problem...
by Karena Akhavein | Jan 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you have writer’s block? If you are suffering from writer’s block, you have doubtless heard various pieces of advice, some better than others. In this video, writing coach Karena Akhavein, PhD of Spalmorum goes over some of the worst pieces of advice...
by Karena Akhavein | Jan 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
What makes a good story? How do you know which one of your many story ideas is worth turning into a novel? Ever wish you had your own writing coach to provide you with writing tips? Now you do! Author, educator, and motivator Karena Akhavein, PhD will give you all the...
by Karena Akhavein | Feb 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Meet your writing goals, and other writers, at our Writing Circle in beautiful Marin County, CA! In 2020, we will be meeting twice a month in downtown Larkspur, once on Wednesdays from 12-2, and one evening. Come once, or come every week- we won’t judge! Bring...
