Writing the Self-Help Book




The Writing Show 2006 Archives show

Summary: Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. is considered one of the top self-help authors in the world. In 2004, the Times of the U.K. named her "The Queen of Self-Help." Susan's books have been published in over 100 countries and translated into at least 30 different languages. What is it like to offer advice for a living? Join Susan and host Paula B. for our special Valentine's Day show as Susan discusses her latest book, The Feel the Fear Guide to Lasting Love, and reveals her writing secrets, including: * How she gets her ideas * How she feels about trying to help people change * How she comes up with her advice * How she and the people she writes about feel about her divulging very personal information * How she handles the many requests for help she gets from readers * What it's like to start a publishing company, which she and her husband have done recently.