November 2021
01st November 2021
Welcome to For The Love of Books’ November website blog.
Last month I told you about our 10th birthday, the podcast, and how I'd stepped away from my WiP. This month, I’m getting a bit more salesy! I know a lot of us don’t enjoy that aspect of running a business but, if you’ll allow, you’ll see I tend to do it in a more nurturing way rather than ramming it down your throat. 😊
First things first. While I stepped away from the complexities of my WiP, I reminded myself that breaking things down into smaller chunks makes the whole task easier to deal with. Therefore, as the story is, in fact, two complex tales merged together creating one simpler story, I managed to complete one half of it.
Small steps always progress into larger ones.
I’ll begin work on finishing the second half this week. I’d like to think that before we break for Christmas, that the whole thing will be ready for beta readers. I realise that is a big ask of myself, but I’m going to give it all I can to complete it. I have a group of betas who are of varying ages which, I believe, helps give a better and more-rounded opportunity for feedback. More on this another time.
Secondly, The Versatile Writer podcast finished Season 4 last week with the final instalment of Guardian Angel:The Journey Home. The Journey Home is an emotional and psychological rollercoaster ride set in Boston, MA, USA. This season of the podcast was self-narrated and is available free via iTunes, Spotify, etc. Do look on the tab above for the link, or just type The Versatile Writer into your usual podcast platform and subscribe, like, and share it as your social media friends and followers may well get something out of it too. I thank you in advance.
Season 5 will arrive in January, just after a Christmas Special: ‘An Informal Writerly Chat With…’. Subscribe to be kept in the loop when that will be, or join the podcast’s Facebook group (details on the tab above).
For our 10th year of trading under the For The Love of Books banner, we’ve organised a special birthday gift to anyone who purchases a book, signs up to monthly coaching, or purchases a course/service. There are three tiers of gifts which will be clear on the site pages in the coming days. I only ask that once you’ve received the item, you post a photo of yourself with it on social media and tag me in: Facebook: Sarah Banham or For The Love of Books, Twitter: @sjbwrites, Instagram: s.j.banham by way of sharing the excitement.
Lastly, (here comes the salesy part), our prices are changing soon! (Giving you the heads up makes your decision-making process easier). Clients may choose between the following services: monthly writing coach, proofreading, editing (line and/or structural), copywriting (for larger organisations), business blogging (for SMEs and the individual business-person), ghost writing (available for the individual as well as businesses), and courses. We currently offer a choice of six different courses that are designed for delivery to the individual or in a group*** setting (think school, library group, writing group, WI, U3A). Courses are generally delivered online via Zoom, but can be adapted to a physical venue** if required.
All details for each of the services can be found via the tabs above. Any details you need that aren’t there, please feel free to email sarah@loveofbooks.co.uk.
Testimonials are always available for any of the services whether on the respective service page or by request. Plus, it’s worth noting that For The Love of Books is available to fulfil online writing residencies, and with over 35 years’ experience in creative writing, both fiction and non-fiction, we’ll bring enthusiasm and our ability to nurture to the gig as well! Testimonials of past residency experiences available on request. 😊
So, that’s plenty to be getting on with. Until next month, I wish you a productive and peaceful November.
Sjb x
*Your postal address will be required.
**Will incur additional expenses.
***Gifts available to one person only within a group setting.
Last month I told you about our 10th birthday, the podcast, and how I'd stepped away from my WiP. This month, I’m getting a bit more salesy! I know a lot of us don’t enjoy that aspect of running a business but, if you’ll allow, you’ll see I tend to do it in a more nurturing way rather than ramming it down your throat. 😊
First things first. While I stepped away from the complexities of my WiP, I reminded myself that breaking things down into smaller chunks makes the whole task easier to deal with. Therefore, as the story is, in fact, two complex tales merged together creating one simpler story, I managed to complete one half of it.
Small steps always progress into larger ones.
I’ll begin work on finishing the second half this week. I’d like to think that before we break for Christmas, that the whole thing will be ready for beta readers. I realise that is a big ask of myself, but I’m going to give it all I can to complete it. I have a group of betas who are of varying ages which, I believe, helps give a better and more-rounded opportunity for feedback. More on this another time.
Secondly, The Versatile Writer podcast finished Season 4 last week with the final instalment of Guardian Angel:The Journey Home. The Journey Home is an emotional and psychological rollercoaster ride set in Boston, MA, USA. This season of the podcast was self-narrated and is available free via iTunes, Spotify, etc. Do look on the tab above for the link, or just type The Versatile Writer into your usual podcast platform and subscribe, like, and share it as your social media friends and followers may well get something out of it too. I thank you in advance.
Season 5 will arrive in January, just after a Christmas Special: ‘An Informal Writerly Chat With…’. Subscribe to be kept in the loop when that will be, or join the podcast’s Facebook group (details on the tab above).
For our 10th year of trading under the For The Love of Books banner, we’ve organised a special birthday gift to anyone who purchases a book, signs up to monthly coaching, or purchases a course/service. There are three tiers of gifts which will be clear on the site pages in the coming days. I only ask that once you’ve received the item, you post a photo of yourself with it on social media and tag me in: Facebook: Sarah Banham or For The Love of Books, Twitter: @sjbwrites, Instagram: s.j.banham by way of sharing the excitement.
Lastly, (here comes the salesy part), our prices are changing soon! (Giving you the heads up makes your decision-making process easier). Clients may choose between the following services: monthly writing coach, proofreading, editing (line and/or structural), copywriting (for larger organisations), business blogging (for SMEs and the individual business-person), ghost writing (available for the individual as well as businesses), and courses. We currently offer a choice of six different courses that are designed for delivery to the individual or in a group*** setting (think school, library group, writing group, WI, U3A). Courses are generally delivered online via Zoom, but can be adapted to a physical venue** if required.
All details for each of the services can be found via the tabs above. Any details you need that aren’t there, please feel free to email sarah@loveofbooks.co.uk.
Testimonials are always available for any of the services whether on the respective service page or by request. Plus, it’s worth noting that For The Love of Books is available to fulfil online writing residencies, and with over 35 years’ experience in creative writing, both fiction and non-fiction, we’ll bring enthusiasm and our ability to nurture to the gig as well! Testimonials of past residency experiences available on request. 😊
So, that’s plenty to be getting on with. Until next month, I wish you a productive and peaceful November.
Sjb x
*Your postal address will be required.
**Will incur additional expenses.
***Gifts available to one person only within a group setting.