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Tips, Tricks, and Inspiration for Both Aspiring and Accomplished Authors from Munn Avenue Press

www.munnavenuemuse.comCharles Levin Arte Economía Historia y Crítica Literaria
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  • From Bullet Points to Bestseller: How Two Experts Turned Ideas into Impact

    From Bullet Points to Bestseller: How Two Experts Turned Ideas into Impact
    Nov 11 2025
    Turning an idea into a book isn’t just about having something to say. It’s about how you say it, how you shape it, and who helps you along the way.Charlie Levin recently caught up with Sarah Escobar and Corinne Murray, co-authors of Work Then Place: Navigating Modern Work and Where It Happens. Their approach to writing and publishing offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to bring a dense, idea-rich book to life and to write with a partner. If you’re writing nonfiction or building a thought-leadership project of your own, their experience offers more than just advice. It’s a working model.From Bullet Points to BlueprintThe first version of Work Then Place wasn’t a book at all. It was 30 pages of bullet points, created by Sarah during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, she was working at Netflix and witnessing massive shifts in workplace strategy. She knew her insights had long-term value, so she wrote them down. But the result, by her own admission, wasn’t “real readable.”This is something many nonfiction writers face. Deep expertise doesn’t automatically translate into accessible content. Sarah had the material, but not yet the format. It wasn’t until she partnered with Corinne that the raw ideas began to evolve into something that could meet readers where they are.Finding the Right Co-PilotCorinne came into the project with her own experience in global workplace transformation and an eye for story and clarity. Sarah had the substance. Corinne brought the shape. Together, they turned technical insights into a compelling narrative.They treated co-authorship as a strategic move. Corinne didn’t just contribute to the book. She helped transform its rhythm, tone, and accessibility. This kind of partnership, built on complementary strengths, shifted the project from “informational” to “impactful.”Design Comes Before DraftsInstead of jumping into more writing, Sarah and Corinne stepped back to figure out what the book actually needed to be. They took a focused retreat to Joshua Tree: just the two of them, a house, and all their raw content, cut into strips of paper. They laid everything out, reshuffled the pieces, and physically mapped out the flow of the book.That work resulted in the framework behind Work Then Place, including its core acronym and structure. Only after this design session did they return to the writing process with clarity and direction.Taking the time to design early on helped them avoid getting lost later.Knowing What You Don’t KnowSarah and Corinne were workplace strategy experts, but publishing was new territory. They quickly realized how much they didn’t know. Formatting for Amazon, using IngramSpark, understanding the editing process, making the content readable to non-experts—none of it was obvious.That’s when they brought in Holly Hudson, an experienced book coach. Holly helped them clarify their voice, simplify the structure, and keep the book grounded in a reader-first perspective. She also introduced them to their publisher, Munn Avenue Press. Corinne admitted the editing process was far more intense than expected, but also essential to the quality of the final product.Professional support was not an optional add-on. It was part of the foundation.Publishing Is the Middle, Not the EndAfter the book was released, Sarah and Corinne kept going. Because they had trimmed so much content to keep the book tight and readable, they’re now developing a companion workbook. It includes tools, exercises, and frameworks that help readers take action on what they’ve learned.This follow-up isn’t just bonus content. It’s a pathway to deepen impact, sustain momentum, and reach more people over time.Final ThoughtsWhat Sarah and Corinne built with Work Then Place wasn’t just a book. It was a strategic, structured process. And for any author, especially those writing about complex or technical subjects, that process matters just as much as the product.Clear planning, thoughtful collaboration, early support, and a roadmap for what comes next. These elements are what make a book work not just in terms of publishing, but in terms of real impact.At Munn Avenue Press, we support authors who think big and build wisely.📘 Where to Find the BookAvailable now at:* Amazon* Barnes & Noble* Bookshop.org (supports independent bookstores)If you are ready to share your own story, whether it is fiction, nonfiction, or a blend of both, Munn Avenue Press is here to help you bring it to life. If you would like to publish your book or your audiobook (or are just dreaming about it), let the MunnAvenuePress.com team help make your dream a reality.Happy Writing! Charlie Levin, Publisher & Founder🎧 Listen to the episode now on Munn Avenue Muse.👉 Want more unfiltered author journeys and publishing wisdom? Subscribe below for weekly insights from the Munn Avenue Muse.Ask Siri or Alexa to “Play The Munn Avenue Muse podcast!” This ...
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  • Legacy Writing: Capturing Your Past, Creating Your Future

    Legacy Writing: Capturing Your Past, Creating Your Future
    Oct 28 2025
    Welcome back to Munn Avenue Muse, the corner where storytelling meets memory, and where writing becomes a tool for truth, legacy, and connection.In our latest podcast episode, Charlie Levin spoke with Robert Merrick Fuller, author of the quietly powerful memoir A Horsedrawn Sicklebar Cutter. What started as a conversation about his book unfolded into something much larger, a moving reflection on how personal storytelling preserves the past, strengthens our legacy, and honors the rhythms of life that still echo through us.Whether you’re writing a memoir, capturing family history, or simply exploring what it means to write honestly, this episode is a deep well of inspiration. Below are the key takeaways for every writer interested in memoir writing, sensory storytelling, and legacy preservation.1. Start With the Senses: Why Memory Needs SoundIf you’re looking for powerful memoir writing tips, start here: ground your story in a sensory anchor. For Robert, it was the sound of a classic sicklebar cutter pulled by draft horses, a rhythmic, oscillating pulse unlike the modern, steady hum of a tractor.This sound, woven into his earliest memories in Lowell, Massachusetts, became the heartbeat of his book. It’s not just nostalgia; it’s resonance. As shared during the conversation, that kind of oscillation, like breath, like a heartbeat, stays with us because it lives in the body.Memoir tip: Find that one resonant detail that evokes time and place viscerally. Whether it’s a smell, a texture, or a sound, let it lead your reader into the world you’re remembering.2. Memoir as Personal Truth and Historical RecordRobert’s story is deeply personal, but it also spans history from Mayflower ancestry to the post-war changes in American farming. He grew up in a 150-year-old farmhouse as the sixth generation of Fullers. And yet, he admitted: “I wish I had asked my grandfather more.”This tension between what we know and what we’ll never know is part of why writing a memoir matters. Memoir isn’t just personal reflection; it’s a record for those who come after us.But let’s be clear: it’s not history alone that gives memoir power. It’s honesty. Robert spent three years deciding what to include, what to hold back, and how to tell the truth about his life, including his father’s struggles and his own adult experiences.He leaned on Barbara Kingsolver’s advice:“Close the door and write as if no one were looking over your shoulder... Figure out what you want to say. That’s the one and only thing you have to offer.”And that’s where legacy writing begins, not in telling everything, but in telling what is true to you.3. Read to Write: Finding Your Own Road to FelicityRobert offered one of the simplest but most powerful pieces of advice for memoirists: read widely.He was particularly moved by How to Say Babylon by Sophia Sinclair, a story vastly different from his own, yet equally rooted in determination and voice. Inspired by Sinclair’s poetic honesty, Robert included five original poems in his memoir.The takeaway? You don’t need to read stories like your own, just stories that ring true. As Robert says, every life has its own road to felicity (his word for bliss, purpose, contentment). Writing helps us trace that road, even if we’re still walking it.4. Writing With Time in Mind: Memoir as a Legacy ActToward the end of our conversation, Robert shared something that many writers hold silently: he’s living with Stage 4 cancer. And yet, his outlook is anything but grim.He sees his memoir as part of a larger legacy, an act of documentation, intention, and care. He’s planning his own obituary, building his own coffin, choosing green burial over gravestone, and even leaving behind memorial benches. Why? “So I don’t leave it all to somebody else.”He and his wife are also paying forward, supporting students in Ghana through the Wells Mountain Initiative. Writing, legacy, service, for Robert, they’re all part of the same story.And he’s not done yet. He’s already envisioning three more books: one about his 40 years in the culinary world, one on his motorcycle life, and one chronicling his decades of travel with his wife.Final Thoughts: Write the Story Only You Can TellRobert Merrick Fuller’s A Horsedrawn Sicklebar Cutter is more than a memoir; it’s a reminder that our memories matter, our voices carry, and our legacies are still being written.If you’re an author working on your own memoir, or a reader seeking stories rooted in honesty and heart, I encourage you to listen to the full episode. You’ll find insights not just into how to write but why we write at all.📘 Where to Find the BookAvailable now at:* Amazon* Barnes & Noble* Bookshop.org (supports independent bookstores)If you are ready to share your own story, whether it is fiction, nonfiction, or a blend of both, Munn Avenue Press is here to help you bring it to life. If you would like to publish your book or your ...
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  • What a T-Rex, a Robot, and a Novelist Reveal About the Future

    What a T-Rex, a Robot, and a Novelist Reveal About the Future
    Oct 14 2025
    When you think of scientists or tech experts, you might picture complicated data or dire predictions. But Peter Solomon, scientist, entrepreneur, and Amazon best-selling author of 100 Years to Exctinction, brings a refreshingly human approach to the future of technology.With experience in both science and storytelling, Solomon helps readers make sense of overwhelming topics like AI ethics, climate change, and genetic engineering. His motivation is deeply personal:“I have 12 grandkids,” Solomon says. “And I worry about their future.”Whether you are an author, an entrepreneur, or simply a curious reader, his insights show how stories can help us understand and shape the future.1. Every Breakthrough Comes With a ShadowAfter decades developing new technologies, Solomon now asks a different question: what is the cost?“Every great advancement,” he says, “comes with a terrible downside.”He shares five examples that show how progress often brings risk:* Fossil Fuels sparked the Industrial Revolution, but now drive climate change* Nuclear Power provided clean energy, but also produced atomic bombs* The Internet connected the world, but enabled widespread misinformation* Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers massive potential but creates serious ethical concerns* Genetic Engineering may revolutionize medicine, but carries unpredictable consequencesSolomon is not anti-technology. He simply believes in asking hard questions early.2. You Are Made of Stardust (and Maybe a T-Rex)One of Solomon’s greatest talents is making science feel magical. In his educational project, The Stardust Mystery, he tells kids:“You are made of stardust that was once in a T-Rex and Albert Einstein.”It sounds like science fiction, but it is real. The atoms in your body were created in ancient stars and have traveled through time via plants, animals, and ecosystems.It serves as a beautiful reminder of our profound connection to the universe and to one another.3. Digital Immortality Is Already HappeningIn Solomon’s upcoming novel, a tech billionaire gives his own eulogy after digitally uploading his consciousness into a robot body.This may sound like a futuristic fantasy, but the groundwork already exists. Some companies are building “afterlife avatars,” and AI tools can simulate a person’s voice and personality after just a few hours of interaction.As the line between human and machine blurs, Solomon poses a profound question: what happens when technology captures us more effectively than we capture ourselves?4. Want to Make an Impact? Start With a StoryIf you want to change the world, Solomon has one clear message: do it through fiction.“We need to motivate everyone. And I think the best way to do that is with a novel.”While facts appeal to logic, stories reach the heart. A well-told narrative can spark empathy, curiosity, and real change.Whether you are writing about climate change, AI, or any global issue, Solomon believes that storytelling is your strongest tool.The Future Begins With the Stories We TellPeter Solomon shows that understanding the future does not require advanced degrees. What it really takes is curiosity, courage, and a powerful story.By grounding science in narrative, he helps readers move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered.So ask yourself: What kind of future are you writing?If you are ready to share your own story, whether it is fiction, nonfiction, or a blend of both, Munn Avenue Press is here to help you bring it to life. If you would like to publish your book or your audiobook (or are just dreaming about it), let the MunnAvenuePress.com team help make your dream a reality.Happy Writing! Charlie Levin, Publisher & FounderWant more unfiltered author journeys and publishing wisdom? Subscribe below for weekly insights from the Munn Avenue Muse.Ask Siri or Alexa to “Play The Munn Avenue Muse podcast!” This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.munnavenuemuse.com
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