As a freelance graphic designer, I’ve had the opportunity to typest and create book covers for many talented authors. I have also handled the branding and marketing of their books and any ventures tite to them. Gloria Redding came to me with her book already published, but needing help with marketing and promotion. She is an awesome counselor, public speaker and life coach and her book “Generating Learning Opportunities: Family Values with Actions That Lead to Academic Achievements” Offers a unique approach to enhancing a child’s education. Visit her website at www.glolearning.com for information on other services she offers.
What inspired your book?
Throughout my life I gleaned something special from my educational and personal experience that wasn’t found in a textbook. I discovered a priceless connection between family values, actions, and academic achievement that was a constant reminder that I must generate learning opportunities.
Did you start with an outline or did you make it up as you went along?
My masters thesis was the foundation of my book and from there I began to journal. I then moved on to as system called times writing in which I expanded my thoughts with prompts. At this point I developed an outline as my guide to writing my book.
What researching methods did you use?
I combined several research methods.
Observation (participant observation)
Surveys
Interviews
Focus Groups
Did you draw on personal experience?
Yes and I candidly offers perspectives and strategies from my life journey, personal parenting, academic endeavors, and professional career.
How did your publish?
I began with using an assisted self-publishing company. I needed additional support and hired a literary consult that offered support.
Why did you do it that way?
This company offers a variety of support services.
How long did it take to land representation?
It took several months
Who did your cover and marketing?
The self-publishing company
How many revisions did it take to get a publishable book?
There were approximately twenty revisions to my original manuscript.
What is the ratio of time you spent researching to time you spent writing?
30% researching and 70 % writing
How did you make time to write?
I had to schedule my writing like any other appointment. I was also a night writer.
How does your published book enhance your other ventures?
My book is a product that I offer for my consulting, training/speaking business.
What methods did you use to research for your book?
Personal experience, books, personal interviews and yes – google.
Who are the people that would benefit the most from reading your book, and how did you determine that?
Parents, educators, and community members working with children because children require team support.
How did you decide what order to present your topics in?
It was a natural flow of life events.
How did you ensure that your advice, memories, and recollections were accurate?
Much of the book is based on my personal life experience, however I did check with my four sibling and family members for accuracy. At The Ohio State University, I earned a Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in Human Ecology and a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. I was acknowledged as National Council of Family Relations Emeritus. I stay current of new family relations and human development trends and strategies.
What would you like your readers to gain from reading your book?
The goal of this book is to help guide families, parents, caregivers, educators, and communities through practical and relevant tips toward building strong foundations that result in phenomenal life outcomes
What are you writing now?
I am working on a workbook to accompany my Generating Learning Opportunities book.
What is your advice to other writers?
Find out what works best for you to compete your writing goals. May your destiny always lead toward Generating Learning Opportunities. Use my book as a guide and example that with God anything is possible.
Be sure to check out her book “Generating Learning Opportunities: Family Values with Actions That Lead to Academic Achievement”
