You Don't Have to Be a Star to Shine

“You Don’t Have to be a Star to Shine” was written to inspire and awaken those who have read endless books by others yet may be overlooking the story you have yet to tell. Could it be within your heart or imagination, you have something to contribute to the literary world?



As long as we have breath to breathe, if we can imagine, we can put our thoughts on paper and see them through from print to publication.

For the writer of fiction, imagination is the wings that carry them far beyond limitations, to soar like an eagle! But to the writer of non-fiction such as memoir, autobiography, memory is the powerful tool allows those faded memories to live again, just like an old photograph to be cherished and not forgotten.



This book is rich in anecdotal examples of how to say it better—and say it best along with tips to deliver a pitch that is so compelling, readers will want to read. See how word enhancement can turn mediocre writing into powerful writing, so the reader feels they are right there!

This guide for writing fiction or non-fiction is streamlined in an orderly fashion to make writing an adventure, one to be proud of, and practical steps where to begin to make it easier than you may have thought.



About the Author



I always thought of myself as an ordinary person who did rather ordinary things. That is until one day something happened. Though I had a career in nursing, I found there was ‘more’ beneath my nurse’s cap, yet to be discovered!



I had a story to tell and one that must be told! I delved deeper, and found a star-just waiting to shine.



You see, you and I do not have to have celebrity status or a famous name to shine.

I invite you to join me in this exciting adventure of self-discovery, to see if a story is waiting for you to start. My first book, a memoir, began as a dream, but through taking those first steps, it became a published book and shines amid the stars in this wonderful galaxy of authors!



If you were reflecting on all your accomplishments, would you be completely fulfilled, having no regrets, or might there be more?



They say it is not the things we ‘did’ in life that we regret but the things we did not do. If you have ever said or thought, “I could write a book, but would not know where to start, this book was written for you.



Through my experience in writing, I use wit and humor, storytelling, and examples of how to organize your thoughts into pages and chapters for fiction and nonfiction. Writing need not be daunting, and out of reach. Even the renown authors started somewhere. Their star shines for all to enjoy, and so can yours!



Why not reach for the stars? Could it be those twinkling stars are calling to you? There is always room for one more!