For Coaches who Write: Readability Secrets and Style Guide by Linda Dessau

Linda Dessau speaks about the Style Guide with Wayne Hurlbert on the Blog Business Success radio show

This Thursday, March 26th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, I'll be live on Blog Talk Radio with business blogging expert Wayne Hurlbert.

You can listen to Wayne and I talk about how to get ideas from your head to the page, tips for better writing, and other ways to present your marketing message for the best results.

You can also call in with questions - I would love to hear from you!

Click here for show details, call-in number and to listen live.

Just released! A new downloadable chapter: Writing Blog Posts

Do you have a blog or are you thinking about starting one? Are you curious about the difference between a blog post and an article? Would you like to get better results from each and every blog post? Are you interested in other social media tools and how they can work together with your blog?

The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write is here to help!

Introducing Chapter 27, Writing Blog Posts. It's fresh out of my head (editing suggestions welcome!) and ready for download from the For Readers Only website at http://lindadessau.typepad.com/readersonly.

Don't have your copy yet? Pick it up now at www.forcoacheswhowrite.com.

Write better - for less! Take advantage of the low $CAD

Well, I'm not entirely happy about the low value of the Canadian dollar. This morning's news reports that it would cost me more than $1.20 CAD to buy one American dollar today.

But I am happy about the opportunity this means for my American readers. According to xe.com's currency converter tool, you will only need to pay $19.30 to buy the Style Guide. That's less than the $19.95 price tag and you don't pay ANY shipping costs.

So go ahead and take advantage of me, I don't mind! I just want to see you writing more.

P.S. This exchange rate also applies to my editing and ghostwriting services.  You'll save BIG on 5- and 10-hour retainer packages.

Win a copy of the Style Guide

I've got great news about how you can win your own copy of The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write.

Please visit the Idea Generator blog for all of the details:
http://lindadessau.typepad.com/ideagenerator/2008/09/win-style-guide.html

Happy writing,
Linda

Style Guide for Coaches book tour dates - first stop, Chris Dunmire

The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write book tour is now underway ...

Here are the blog stops for our virtual tour, where you can learn more about me (yes, some of these interview questions have been pretty revealing) and the book:

Today, August 6th, we're dropping by Chris Dunmire's blog, Creative Slush. Chris and I go way back to my days as a contributing writer on her incredible online resource for artists, Creativity Portal. (Book review)

August 7th, Biana Babinsky, Internet Marketing for Solopreneurs blog (Interview)

August 8th, Teresa Morrow, Key Business Partners blog (Interview)

August 9th, Andrea Lee, Money, Meaning and Beyond blog (Interview)

August 10th, Katherine Reschke, Passions That Pay blog (Interview)

August 11th, Sandra De Freitas, Tech Coach for Coaches blog (Book review)
Pssst! Want to hear a secret? August 11th is also my birthday!

August 12th, Laura West, Cafe Entrepreneur blog (Interview - encore presentation)

August 13th, Tina Forsyth, Online Business Manager blog (Book review)

Stay tuned for more details each day of the tour. And to pick up your own copy of the book, visit www.forcoacheswhowrite.com/styleguide.html.

Canadian Writing Expert Releases Book to Help Coaches Who Write

For immediate release

Canadian Writing Expert Releases Book to Help Coaches Who Write

Ontario, Canada – Linda Dessau, certified life coach and professional writer and editor releases her book, The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write: Look Smarter, Write Faster and Get Better Results from Your Writing.

The coaching industry is booming. The International Coach Federation has more than 13,000 members in over 90 countries. Many coaches have found success by sharing their guidance through books and e-products, expanding from the traditional one-on-one or group coaching methods. And since coaching is a global industry, most coaches rely heavily on the Internet as a marketing tool. Professional, clear writing is crucial for success.

Whether they're writing to earn passive revenue or to market to new or existing contacts, this book will help coaches to write without fear. No more false starts or procrastination, no more puzzling over why something just doesn't look or sound right, and best of all, no more pouring their heart and soul into their writing, but failing to make that crucial connection with their readers or to get the results they hoped for.

“This book is a breath of fresh air because the information is laid out in such an easy-to-understand format, while being filled with great valuable resources to help everyone who writes.” said Teresa Morrow, owner of Key Business Partners. “Linda has created a home run with this book!”

Dessau is conducting an online book tour the week of August 6-August 13th, following the book launch on August 5th. The tour travels to a new blog every day, highlighting the book from the blogger's own perspective through an author interview or review.

Dessau’s book, The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write: Look Smarter, Write Faster and Get Better Results from Your Writing, is available for purchase at www.forcoacheswhowrite.com

Linda Dessau, MTA, CPCC, has been writing for the web since 2003 and her articles about self-care and creativity have been widely acclaimed and reprinted. She has a clear and warm writing style that immediately connects with the intended audience. She is a member of the Editors' Association of Canada and lives in Toronto.

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Media Contact:
Linda Dessau
416-229-0263 (Eastern time)
linda @ lindadessau.com
www.forcoacheswhowrite.com/media.html

Book Tour

With the help of Teresa Morrow of Key Business Partners, The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write is going on a book tour!

A virtual book tour, that is.

I'll be hopping around the blogosphere, doing interviews and getting the word out about the book. We'll start on Wednesday, August 6th, the day after the official book launch on August 5th.

Stay tuned for more details and the official tour schedule.

In the meantime, can I come and meet you? If you'd like me to come and speak to your group about writing secrets, or if you'd like to interview me about the book, please visit www.forcoacheswhowrite.com/media.html for more information.

Buy the Guide

The Customizable Style Guide for Coaches Who Write is now available to purchase!

Buy it directly from www.forcoacheswhowrite.com/buy.html.

The official launch is set for Tuesday, August 5, but why wait? Be one of the first to own a copy, and just watch your writing improve!

In the hands of the reviewers!

The Style Guide is in the hand of a small group of trusted reviewers. Feedback and constructive suggestions are already coming in, along with some praise that's making my Inbox blush!