Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a writer?

A: I realized I wanted to be a writer when people starting releasing ebooks electronically. Authors are no longer tied to traditional publishing methods. Since my website, WomanSavers.com, the world’s largest database rating men, is such a popular site and has so many subscribers, I knew I had a strong platform to market my ebook; and I could keep 100% of the profits with no overhead costs. That meant win-win to me.

Q: How and when did you make this dream a reality?

A: I started writing content and articles in late 2002 when I launched WomanSavers.com. Thereafter, I began writing cartoon comedy ecards for women that would sometimes be a spoof on a variety of songs and I would sing and reword them. I had tons of fun doing that. I started writing my book, S*x, Lies & the Internet, An Online Dating Survival Guide (http://www.womansavers.com/ebook/online-dating-infidelity-book.asp) in 2006. It took me over a year to write and design all the custom graphics, but there is nothing quite like it out there. It is full of great tips teaching women how to screen their dates. It also shows women how to avoid being scammed, used and abused by men.

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The Three Elements

Have you heard me talk about the Leverage Triangle yet?

As entrepreneurs and pursuers of our dreams and passions, we all have 3 elements to work with when we start a business: Time, Expertise, and Money.

Most of us have very little of each of these in the beginning of our journey—but as we grow our business or our dream of any kind, we begin to have more of each and thus more leverage.

And interestingly enough–successful individuals learn to leverage other people’s time, expertise and money too. And when we do that, we often help other people reach their dreams. Our dreams are often intertwined. We just don’t notice it sometimes.

BUT…

What determines the amount of success you will have and also how fast you will achieve it?

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Have you seen the new levels of 2008 membership yet?

This year we incorporated our new improved home study courses right into the NAWW membership for you. We also made it more affordable by offering you payment options. Just click on the buttons below to learn about each level of membership. And the most common question we are receiving so far is, Does the home study course include the basic membership too? Yes, it does. If you have additional questions, just let us know at support@naww.org

Are you a woman writer who wants to change the world with her words?

The NAWW is currently accepting book proposals for publishing under a new NAWW imprint called Butterfly Women Press. NAWW will choose at least one book per year to transform the world. We believe the world can indeed be changed one book at a time.

• Submissions for our 2008 book will close March 31, 2008
• Submissions for our 2009 release will close October 31, 2008

Please click on the logo below for more details.

Announcing a Unique Residential Camp Experience:

2008 Summer Writing Camp for Young Writers and Teachers

July 27 – August 1, 2008

The Words in Play Summer Camp is designed for young writers and the teachers who influence them in their writing lives. Students will explore the realms of creativity side by side with writing teachers. The exercises, workshops, and camp activities will stimulate and motivate campers to sharpen their writing skills in a fun, supportive, and interactive environment.

Imagine the Possibilities…

- Teachers learning side by side with young writers.

- Writing professionals coaching the writing process.

- Dedicated educators exploring new ways to apply writing programs in the classroom.

Special Guest Artist and Storyteller Supreme – Odds Bodkin
Participants will have a rare and exciting opportunity to work closely with gifted writer and artist Odds Bodkin who will kick off the Writing Camp with a musical storytelling performance. He will also facilitate the opening writing workshop in his three-hour program, “The Door to Imagination.”

The Camp Brochure and Registration Form are attached. For more information, visit www.wordsinplay.net

Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a writer?

A: I knew I wanted to be a writer in elementary school after completing a fourth and fifth grade project to write, illustrate, and bind your own book. I would go home and create books in my free time. I thought it was the best thing I’d ever been taught. I continued to write on and off in my teens–poetry, mostly–but became more serious about writing prose when I reached my late 20’s.

Q: How and when did you make this dream a reality?

A: I had been working on a young adult novel for 5 years, and had completed it at whopping 1100 pages. After working with an editor on it, I realized I needed to get some distance from it; and I put it on the shelf, for now. I needed a fresh project. I decided I wanted something that was new, uncomplicated and fun. After visiting with my little cousin, Laura for weeks, I knew I had found the character for the children’s book I wanted to write. It took about 4-5 months to complete Laura and the Leprechauns–the majority of the time being spent on illustrations. So, I’d have to say that the year of 2007 was when everything really came together for me as a writer as far as making my dream a reality.

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