Books and Tools to aMuse the Writer in You
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From The Potato to Star Trek and Beyond
Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist
Author Chester L. Richards Narrow escapes from bouts with The Potato were just the beginning. Having had a number of odd brushes with death, Author Chet Richards has always boldly gone where few have dared. His mantra: view all that comes your way — the good, the terrifying, and the ugly — as a series of adventures. Read how writing these stories pulled Chester L. Richards out of the depths of despond. |
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Find out more about the book that "gets people to just do it!"
How to Write Your Memoirs gets raves from people who want help getting started on their memoirs, as well as those who already have stories of their lives written, but would like help with organization, structure, and adding more depth. Authors published in other forms also find the help diving into memoir helps them shatter the resistance often felt when tackling a new genre. |
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The third book in our Footprints Writing Club™ series,"Stories From The Heart," Volume 3 has more enchanting stories from writers who hail from around the globe.
Plus, this volume contains a special section of stories created based on some of Ina's Weird Prompts™. You'll see how one line takes people back in time in their own lives, or into a world of fantasy. Fun, and all helpful in getting creative juices going to enrich memoirs. |
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Free Prompts to help you recall your own life stories vividly, easily, and write them in a way that will captivate even readers who are not your mother, or kids!
Selected Stories by Coach Ina's Students and Clients showing both original thinking and examples of authors shaping prompts into stories. |
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Choose a Writing Life journal to record your thoughts and memories. From Ina's Sea Lions Escapades line, or pick a mousepad or coffee mug with this motif. (To get a better idea of the picture that's been aMUSEing folks, just click the photo).
You will also find a line of several different images based on the Salty Sayings of one of our most talented writers, Anna Hager, whose works will be seen in our next book, "Stories From The Heart," Volume 4. Click here to find more of our special toys and tools to aMUSE the writer in you. |
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Broken Whole, by Keith Adams, is a first-hand look into the world of media through the lens of a man plagued by self-termed craziness, mixed in with a high degree of talent and success. It was a pleasure to work with Keith on content analysis and recommendations. He's the one who wrote, then polished the book beautifully and landed a publishing contract soon after.
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 Writer Alfredo Hernandez |
Coach Ina and her book work with "grownups" of all ages.
Whether you are in your twenties or hundreds, she can help you make your stories come to life on the page (or computer screen, or stage). Shown left (above if you're on cell) is Alfredo A. Hernandez. You can read a story he wrote based on one of Ina's prompts, and drawn from his life, by clicking on his photo. |
 Author J.K. Johnson |
In penning The Angel Chronicles, Author J. K. Johnson created a splendid mystery book, with romance and otherworldly connections that has led her avid readers to write: "This book has changed my life!" Click her photo to read more about this compelling read, The Angel Chronicles. With Coach Ina as editor and Pawpress acting as print overseer, J.K. set up her own imprint.
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 Author Chrystine Julian |
Pictured here in a signature hat is Ina's late great friend, multi-talented poet Chrystine Julian. The two Ina met at a memoirs writing workshop Ina was conducting at a weekend retreat in the desert. They went on to collaborate on Chrystine's first two books, Sensual Spirit and Meandering Mindfulness -- Chrystine did all the writing, and designed both the interior and covers. Ina edited and published both initially under her Pawpress imprint. Buy or peek inside using links in this text for a real treat. Chrystine had gone on create her own imprint and released Saddling Dragons and a series of coloring books as well.
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Alon Mintz's intriguing book of adventures, Wine, Women, Whispers, is a fun read. But it's also inspirational. He was a master storyteller who inspires the reader to live life to the fullest. His tales include being kidnapped -- twice! Almost killed by the best hospital in London, this larger than life character was a boxer, serial entrepreneur, a lover of ladies, food, and wine. Sad to say, Alon passed away shortly after debuting his book. But his family and friends were there to toast his accomplishments at a wonderful launch party his wife Carol was mainly responsible for. Alon was 70 when the book came out, and we were all immensely sad to lose him, but at the same time very pleased he got to see his life's stories in print. Coach Ina considered working with this extraordinary man a most rewarding experience. Her work included content and line editing for Alon, and she designed and published the book under her Pawpress imprint.
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Coming Soon: How to Write Your Memoirs II: The Toolbox Edition. It features hundreds of prompts springing from the Coach's weird mind, plus practical and easy tools to use to structure and enrich your writing, including tips on staying motivated, dealing with dialog, character development, and help with that devil, grammar.
Contact Ina for info books, coaching and editing.
Contact Ina for info books, coaching and editing.