Have you been thinking about writing your book? Perhaps it is your life story, your knowledge and wisdom or a fictional story. Regardless of what kind of book you have in mind, you may feel insecure, frustrated or overwhelmed in writing your book. That is where a writing coach can help you to move through it. For that reason, I am really excited to share with you my interview with Rhonda Salvestrini. Rhonda is a professional writing coach and a writer for over 25 years. We had such fun recording this interview as I love writing and learning from her experience as well.

When I read through the transcript, I had another round of appreciation for her work, how to write good non-fiction and connect with our readers. I hope you will enjoy this episode as much as I do!

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Rhoda Salvestrini is a writing coach. She is a professional writer for more than 25 years. She has helped writers to see the clarity through the chaos, overcome the hurdles of frustration transform and self-doubt. She has also supported aspiring authors to bring their story to life, long-time authors complete their memoir, and TEDx speakers bring the audience to their feet. Her mission is to help authors to feel energized and excited about the writing process; to find confidence in their voice, be inspired to write fearlessly, and connect with their audience through authenticity.

Highlights

* How words can scare people because they can bring up emotions and fears* Transforming self-doubt into creating something impactful* Non-fiction books are purposeful and intentional, it needs structure * How to write impactful non-fiction - you are still telling a story * Start with your “Why”* The relationship with your writing coach is a highly personal one, she needs to understand your why and give constructive feedback, at the same time, you can be open to being receptive and non-defensive* The importance to connect to your readers emotionally * Trust the process, be your authentic self instead of judging yourself * Know your audience - who are you talking to? * When it comes to writing, there are mechanics, but there is no one size fit all, the most important thing is to get the story out first * Different forms of editing - taking your story from good to great * It takes courage to write and to give it someone to edit/read but the reward is huge too

If you would like to get in touch with Rhonda, please visit her website: https://www.rhondasalvestrini.com/

https://www.rhondasalvestrini.com/

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