Write from the Heart: How to Write a Book, Build an Author Platform, and Successfully Market Your Book Upon Publication

Do you want to write a book?
Are you ready to build a solid author platform?
Do you desire to become a published author?
Do you want tips on how to market your book upon publication?
If you answered YES to the above questions, Write from the Heart may be just what you're looking for! Read on...

As an author, publisher and writing coach, Shanda Trofe specializes in working with aspiring authors to get their message from idea to publication. Through her coaching practice, she urges clients to delve deep within and put their most heartfelt writing forward. This book is a compilation of those techniques, including over twenty-two writing exercises, challenges, tips and resources designed to inspire you to share your own unique message with the world.

Here's more of what you'll find inside:

- Inspirational quotes, exercises and tips to keep you motivated throughout the book writing process
- Alternative techniques such as meditation and journaling to help you develop your story idea
- Learn how visualization and words of affirmation can actually help you realize your writing goals
- How to build an author platform while you're writing so you have an audience of readers upon publication
- The many publishing options available and how to choose the one that's right for you
- Clever ways to market your book to optimize exposure
...and much more!

Second Edition: Updated June 16th, 2015

★★★★★ 5 STAR REVIEWS★★★★★

"What a fabulous read for anyone who writes for self, work, or even school. Whether you want to be published or just tell your story to save for generations to come. I love the tips to creating space for writing as well as the great ideas for journaling. I read it through the first time just to get a feel for it and now am going through and implementing the suggestions.. What a gem of a book for any aspiring writer." ~ Amazon verified purchase

"This book should appeal to both the beginning writer and the more experienced one. For someone new to the business, it offers tips on getting started, organizing research and staying with it. It also describes the publishing process and the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus independent publishing. For the experienced writer, the tips on marketing, particularly, should be helpful.
The information presented is frank and to-the-point. The author takes her own advice and resists any temptation to pad. The result is a concise and genuinely helpful book. She also provides a list of resources ranging from editing and writing tools to website acquisition and set-up. In this respect, it's a terrific resource." ~Amazon verified purchase

"As a writer, the toughest thing for me is getting started. In her book "Write from the Heart," author Shanda Trofe provides some new ideas, tips and encouragement to help you along the writing process.This quick read is a tidy, little resource for any writer who's looking to fall "back in love" with the craft and deliver an authentic message to readers." ~Amazon verified purchase