Stephanie Gerber Wilson, PhD

Publishing conferences and book festivals are fantastic, but they're not how you're going to sell books.  Instead, focus your efforts on reaching the people looking for answers, for methods, for a path forward. Empty nesters. New grads. Entrepreneurs. Horse people (people who love horses, not unicorns). 🐎 For you contrarians, yes the people may indeed attend book festivals, because they're awesome! but they are NOT attending book festivals as a way to find a path to their goal.  Launching a book and selling a book require smart strategies. Spend Your Energy where it Counts. Want my book launch plan? comment "book plan" below. Where can you reach your readers? Reach your readers wherever they already are. Hint: they're always together, and always BANGING a DRUM in hopes you will find them. 🥁 CrimeCon. AARP magazine. @Netflix docu-bingers. LinkedIn groups. Newsletter subscribers. Parents' groups. And... podcasts are available all year long.  You can do this.   #booklaunch #lanelit

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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monroe Twp., NJ, July 12, 2024 Albert Amao S.  “The Art of Deception Is the Rule of Life” is a thought-provoking and controversial work by the esteemed author Albert Amao Soria. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience, the author argues that human progress has been propelled by deceptions, fakes, forgeries, and fallacies, which he terms 'noble lies.' These lies encapsulate hidden aspirations that spur individuals to action and serve as ideal behavioral models for future generations. As individuals, we are inherently driven to construct narratives or 'noble lies' that infuse our lives with significance and direction. These narratives transcend our immediate reality, offering a sense of transcendence. Without these stories, our impetus for advancement would diminish. These “noble lies” are the brainchildren of visionary storytellers, inspiring us to enhance the human condition. Quantum physics has validated two metaphysical concepts that are central to this book's thesis: consciousness is the foundation of reality, and humans live in a world of illusion - a virtual reality. This concept, known as 'Maya' in Buddhist philosophy, is a key element in the author's argument about the role of noble lies in human progress. The universal life force, according to the author, motivates humans through these lies to seek progress, set new goals, and expand their horizons in all aspects of life. Without progress, humankind would perish. The Declaration of American Independence is often cited as a classic example of a noble lie. Despite lacking any cosmological, metaphysical, or scientific basis, it states that all humans are born free and have the same rights. This declaration helped create the world's most powerful and wealthy nation, where freedom of speech, thought, and religious organization is respected. However, it is important to note that the signers of the Declaration of Independence were landlords and slave owners who knew that not all humans were born free and did not have the same privileges. This compelling book, which is now accessible in various formats, including e-book, softcover, and hardcover, on popular platforms such as Barnes and Noble, and other leading online booksellers, invites you to join the conversation about the nature of reality and the role of ‘noble lies’ in human progress.  

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"Show, don’t tell" is said a lot—but it isn’t meaningless white noise. In this first part of a brand new four-part series, we’ll discuss what "show, don’t tell" actually means and how exactly it relates to the strength of your story. https://lnkd.in/e9gix-9 #amwriting #writetip #writingtips

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"Show, don’t tell" is said a lot—but it isn’t meaningless white noise. In this first part of a brand new four-part series, we’ll discuss what "show, don’t tell" actually means and how exactly it relates to the strength of your story. https://lnkd.in/e9gix-9 #amwriting #writetip #writingtips

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🎙 New Episode with Hannah de Keijzer - Editor & Author 🎙 (Link in Comments) We talk about: ❤️ How to Enjoy Being Edited (Hannah's awesome book) 🗣 Communication between authors and editors and how to find an editing relationship that works for you and your book. ✒ The different stages of editing and how to know what type of editing your manuscript needs. 🤕 Editing through trauma and difficult subjects. #podcast #ghostwriting #editing

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If you’re a nonprofit communicator like me, you probably wear a lot of hats. And often times, it’s less about switching hats, and instead, more like putting a hat on a hat.   So, in the spirit of introductions and accessories, I thought I’d share just a few of mine:   🧢 Storyteller – Storytelling is part of my DNA, and in my day job, I get to help nonprofit organizations find, tell, and leverage stories of impact. I love making connections (more on that below), and I understand what a privilege it is to share real human experiences in a way that inspires others to act. Off the clock, you’ll find me verbose and long-winded (if you ask my husband), always bringing others along for the ride!     🎩 Entrepreneur – Never in a million years did I think I’d own my own business…until I did! In a pre-pandemic 2020, I found myself a first time stay-at-home parent to two under two (with one on the way). I wanted to exercise the part of my brain that I’d come to love in the workforce, and before I knew it, my freelancing hustle morphed into a thriving consultancy!   👒 Mother – If you keep up with me here, you know that I’m also a mom to three curious, boisterous, inquisitive, wildly different children (ages 7, 5, and 4). Of all my identities, this is the one I take greatest pride in, one that continues to humble me, challenge me, and teach me how to be a better listener, storyteller, leader, and, well…human. My children inform the way I see the world, and I love that vantage point.   🧢 Connector – Stumbling into advancement and development work was one of the greatest, happy accidents of my life. As it turns out, relationship building through storytelling was exactly where I was meant to land. I’ve always been a lifelong connector, as evidenced by the countless groups of interwoven friendships I’ve facilitated and the network(s) of former colleagues, fellow consultants, and new clients I've built. It’s no surprise that connecting the dots between a donor’s passion and an organization’s purpose is where I find myself today!     ❓ Do we wear any of the same hats? Drop a comment below and share! ___   Hi, I’m Meghan, founder of Onword Communications. At Onword, we help nonprofits connect with donors through human stories that drive engagement and inspire action.   👉 Head over to our website ( 🔗 in the comments) and sign up for our monthly newsletter – you won’t want to miss next week’s big announcement! 🤫   #ImpactCommunications #Storytelling #EmotionalStorytelling #DonorRelations #Advancement

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When I first started writing about donor-conceived people almost two decades ago, most of the stories were about searching. Now, so very many are about finding. Back then, we talked a lot about shock, confusion, longing, determination, hope and fear. The goal was to find. But what happens after the find? What is it like to search — for years and years — and then to find? What is found? In this piece — unpaywalled as part of my Summer Replay series — three donor-conceived people share their stories and their thoughts. https://lnkd.in/gVWN7_a9

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New post on Substack today! Have a cup of coffee with me and let's talk about ritualizing our writing process. https://lnkd.in/e4beJQuv #thewritinglife

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Check out my final fiction publication with Enigma Journal, "Acorn." https://lnkd.in/e7D4Tnej

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Amen. "This isn’t about how The New York Times list is biased (though it is). This isn’t about how authors buy their way onto various national best-seller lists by buying their own books in bulk (though they do). No, this is about the far more insidious title of “Amazon Best Seller”—and how it’s complete and utter nonsense." #ampublishing #pubtip #publishingtips #bookmarketing

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Amen. "This isn’t about how The New York Times list is biased (though it is). This isn’t about how authors buy their way onto various national best-seller lists by buying their own books in bulk (though they do). No, this is about the far more insidious title of “Amazon Best Seller”—and how it’s complete and utter nonsense." #ampublishing #pubtip #publishingtips #bookmarketing

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When I was a student at Carnegie Mellon University, I frequently walked past the nearby WQED building, where Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was filmed. Weather permitting, I would take the wooden stairs down the steep Pittsburgh hill that connected one of Carnegie Mellon’s parking lots to the small WQED parking lot, walk right down to the building itself, and gaze up at the unassuming place where Fred Rogers broadcasted his beloved children’s show for over 30 years. I later learned that Mr. Rogers decided to pursue a career in children’s television because he believed that this revolutionary new technology was being used in a way that was contrary to children’s well-being. He not only saw the problem, but he dedicated his life to pursuing his belief that thoughtful, caring people could use this technology to children’s benefit instead — and the rest is history. Now, more than 50 years after the first episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was broadcast across the United States, a whole host of revolutionary new technologies are advancing faster than anyone can keep up with, and it seems impossible to carve out the time and mental space to evaluate how they’ll impact our youngest generations. Sadly, it's clear that children around the world are already struggling — academically, emotionally, and socially — and parents, educators, and other concerned citizens are trying to figure out how to best use our schools’ limited resources to help address these challenges. Meanwhile, tech giant Meta is trying to get “institutions serving learners aged 13+” to purchase their Quest “mixed reality” headsets for use as soon as this fall, despite having no clear evidence that these headsets can provide any educational benefit to children. Why is that? In the latest edition of my Substack publication, Digital with Discernment, I examine this question in light of Meta’s financial incentives and consistent record of disregarding children’s well-being. I also ask readers to consider what kind of world we want to create for the next generation, and provide editable letter templates to help you take action to block Meta’s attempt to further exploit our children. Whether or not you have kids, I hope you'll take a few minutes to consider this issue, as well as the broader question of how we can make sure our revolutionary new technologies are actually used for the well-being of the most vulnerable among us. https://lnkd.in/gsuiZ73g

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Resharing this oldie but goodie article on #socialprescribing in Forbes from the fabulous Sophie O., featuring wisdom from the brilliant Vijeth Iyengar, Ph.D. of AARP and Alan Siegel, M.D. - founding doctor at Social Prescribing USA who quite literally, practices what he preaches. I love his take on the way social prescribing helps "people be in sync with who they really are." “Social prescribing adds a wealth of healing modalities, including engaging in the arts, being in nature, volunteerism, and joining community groups, all with great evidence behind them. Using all the tools in the toolbox will transform how we practice medicine and how our patients will heal It has also been shown to help the providers by offering truly healing options for patients in sync with who they are.” https://lnkd.in/d7qMSJCh

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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve released my fifth full-length book. It’s a departure from the previous four books (plus one second edition), in that it’s outside of the widowhood / bereavement arena. In order to reach as many up-and-coming writers as I possibly can, I’ve converted and updated a writing course that I’d previously created for new and aspiring authors several years ago into a full-length book. The book is entitled, “The Write Difference: An Author’s Guide to Getting Your Book Published and Into the Media”. It’s an intensive, step-by-step guide that is packed with actionable education, direction and support; including (but definitely not limited to); * How to sell your book to an agent and / or a publisher – without having written even one word. * The different items that you must have prepared and ready to furnish to an agent and publisher (preferably before you are asked to furnish them). * Attracting media attention – and what to do once you receive that attention. * How to prepare for, appear in and follow up on interviews across all areas of the media; including how to become a valued media resource and garner return appearances and subsequent interviews. * Numerous correspondence examples (query letters, follow up letters, etc.) and tracking sheets; to-do lists, checklists, trusted literary agent resources and links to media resources. * Book touring and holding successful in-store book discussions and signings; ...and so much more. This is NOT a “how-to-write-a-book” book. Rather, “The Write Difference...” is meant for those who want to write, are currently writing or have completed a book and need step-by-step guidance as to what to do next...and what to do after that! Best of all, this book is written by someone who knows exactly what it’s like to be just starting out in the industry, having had absolutely no contacts in publishing or the media, and no previous publishing experience whatsoever. If you are (or someone you know is) writing a book; if you aspire to write a book or have completed a work but have no idea in which direction to turn next – your answers are here! Currently available on pre-order, the book will release on July 1. For answers to faq’s, drop an email to TheWriteDifference4U@gmail.com. I hope that you’ll check out “The Write Difference...” -  and be sure to tell your friends! https://lnkd.in/gB5-re-s 

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