Published: The Podcast Episode #12 Shelly Reuben

“Wanting to be a writer is a commitment.  Don't complain; go forward.  The desire to be read is brilliant. That's the way to get your message, your artwork to reach people. You have to roll with the punches and reinvent yourself without giving up on your dream. What matters is your heart and your talent. Your talent comes from your brain, and everything else comes from your willpower.”

Join Shelly Reuben — private detective, fire investigator, journalist, fiction writer extraordinaire, and master writing teacher — for a conversation that’s part interview, part masterclass in writing.

As a highly acclaimed and Edgar-Award-nominated author and columnist, Shelly brings a lifetime of creative insight and wealth of information to this talk.

I was thrilled to speak with Shelly–she was my writing instructor at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 1999! A highly respected author then, she’s an absolute legend 25 years later. 

Sit down and enjoy this masterclass in writing. She shares tips, activities, and the secrets to living a writing life. You’ll feel her passion and inspiration radiate through every story she tells.

You’re in for a treat.

🌟Learn more about Shelly’s work, sign up for her list, and connect with her at ShellyReuben.com.

Check out her many fabulous books on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Nook, and iTunes.

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Hi friends, 

I don’t think there’s anything cooler than books. And being a writer. 

I’m an old school bibliophile. There’s nothing I enjoy more than reading books, talking about books and writing books. I secretly believe I am the recent incarnation from the Library of Alexandria because I’ve got a sacred duty ingrained in me to collect the best books in the world. My personal bookshelf is a collection of what I believe is the most important knowledge we’ve put together in book form so far whether it comes in fiction (The Lord of the Rings, Pride and Prejudice, Gilgamesh and The Dune series) or herbal remedies, neurolinguistic programming, love spells, Buddhist philosophy, Sufi poetry, or Wayne Dyer/ Louise Hay.
I’m not into digital or audio books- I want hard copies I can hold in my hand. I’m ready for everything to go off line although I hope it never does. 

I’ve been a writer since I made my first book in kindergarten about a witch and her cats (two topics that still fascinate me) and have since taught creative writing and copywriting (what a combo!) in the outdoors in rural Argentina, to polo players and tennis pros in S. Florida, and to online coaches writing the ads (and full length books) that get their message out there and change lives around the world. 

Darlene Turriff and I started The Authors Collaborative a few years ago to turn the lonely art of writing and self-publishing a book into a cooperative activity with all the inspiration, guidance, and friendship we writers need to stay motivated and write amazing books we’re proud of. 

I am an internationally bestselling award winning author of 7 books, ghostwriter, copy editor and co-founder of the Authors Collaborative writer’s community.
 
I love helping coaches, speakers and thought leaders take it up a notch energetically & financially by writing a book.  I have helped over 100 coaches write a professional book and I can help you too. 

I have cracked the code on the creative process so that you can successfully create the impact you always wanted.
The secret is to just get started. 

For now, let’s talk about writing the books that change the world.
Join the conversation by tuning into the podcast here.   

Want to Write Your Book?
Work with me inside my Authors Collaborative where you can  write a professional book. Or if you are an established coach or speaker who wants to work with me privately, book a call here to apply for the next spot available.