", personal strategist Charly Emery uses the savvy, straightforward approach she's known for, to deliver a simple, clear cut strategy that empowers modern women to create relationship portfolios that pay big dividends in love!What was your path towards publication like?
The path toward publication was incredibly empowering for me, much like the purpose and content of my book I was publishing. I knew I had something that women all over would love and benefit from, and I had just begun pitching my book to agents when I had the opportunity to have an editor from a major publisher read my manuscript.
She gave me one great note to strengthen my book before telling me to run with it and publish it myself. She told me that she thought my content was solid and I shouldn't wait on major publisher. At first I felt overwhelmed, so I had my moment and then began researching everything I needed to do. Less than four months later I had a physical book in my hands!
What was the first market you queried and why did you choose that market?
I queried a couple of different markets to begin with including how-to, women's issues and relationships, because my book is relevant to all those areas. I wanted to maximize my options by creating more avenues for opportunities.
What is your biggest obstacle when it comes to pitching yourself as a writer and what steps have you taken to overcome that obstacle?
My biggest obstacle as a writer is remembering that I'm more than a writer. I learned a long time ago after healing from a trauma that I needed to filter all I do through myself first.
In other words, it's important not to pitch myself too specifically as a writer, actor or anything else. Instead, I pitch myself as a personality with a vast life experience and the chops to write, speak and teach.
It has greatly increased my opportunities because I decided that rather than focusing on having people see me as one thing, I'd present myself along with my skills so they could come up with ideas I might not have even thought of. For example, I'm now writing my own concepts for TV along with a movie treatment I just finished because of what others saw in me and suggested I do...
Aside from magazine articles and book contracts, how can someone earn money writing?
My life has been an unbelievable path of twists and turns that has taken me further than I could have ever imagined, therefore when it comes to writing and making money, I believe you need to do what you love, get your thoughts, stories and insights out on the web but also be open to using other mediums that will bring people to your written words, such as video summaries of articles or books, guest blogging on other people's websites and establishing yourself —people will come to you with new and unique opportunities and ideas that will make you money.
Why try to come up with every avenue yourself, when sharing yourself will prompt others to come up with ideas you might never think of on your own...?
Can you tell us a little bit about your latest book?
"Thank Goodness You Dumped His Ass
" is the first relationship book to take a purely strategic business approach to relationships by delivering a clear-cut, step-by-step formula for how to attract a fabulous and fulfilling relationship. Most importantly, it empowers modern day women to use their independence to own who they are in and out of the dating process so they truly win big in the game of love! They learn how to poise themselves to attract what they want, while learning how to assess their previous relationships for vital personal information they can use to make crucial corrections to achieve the results they desire. Being called the "bible of relationships" by readers on Amazon, it is truly the ultimate how-to for elevating your love stats —written from an intimate, experiential rather than clinical perspective!
If you could choose just one thing for your book to accomplish, what would it be?
My purpose in writing my book was to give women specific steps they could apply to increase their awareness, accountability and skill so they could attract and enjoy the relationships they crave. I want more women in fulfilling relationships!
How do you balance your life as a writer with your duties as a parent or spouse?
I have many projects and passions I juggle. Sometimes my other responsibilities in life give me ideas to write about, and sometimes they point out where I need to balance myself and my interests better. I plan my days as best I can with my list of priorities in hand, and I challenge myself to look at the deeper message in those responsibilities that arise to be sure I'm enjoying my present life and not just focusing or working toward something in the future —but it is a continuous lesson and challenge.
What do love you most about being a writer?
I love knowing in my spirit, that the words I write are feelings, insights and emotions that touch, teach, guide and lead others to live better lives with greater love and satisfaction.
What is your best advice for getting past writer's block?
Step back. Ask yourself what it is you want to say and who you wish to speak to. You can always tweak how you've said it or add metaphors later, but if you get caught up in how you're writing, you'll often miss the magic of the message —which means the reader will too...!
What was the best writing-related advice you ever received?
Write to one person and don't worry about everyone relating to it because what you write will be so intimate that those who relate will really relate strongly, and those who don't, you don't need to worry about.
What do you feel is the single most detrimental thing a writer could do to destroy his/her career as a writer?
I come from many tough times and personal challenges. I resonate with the Phoenix, therefore the only thing I can imagine doing as a writer to destroy your career, is not writing.
What’s ahead for your writing?
I'm currently working on two concepts for television that I created along with a movie treatment, and I've begun writing the follow up book to Thank Goodness You Dumped His Ass.
You can learn more about Charly Emery at http://www.CharlySense.com And don't forget to check out her interview.
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