William Kenower is the author of Fearless Writing- How to Create
Boldly and Write With Confidence (Writers Digest Books, May 2017),
and Write Within Yourself- An Author's Companion (Booktrope
Editions, 2013), and the Editor-in-Chief of the popular online
Author magazine. In addition to his books, William has published
essays on writing and spirituality in the Huffington Post, Writer's
Digest, Writer's Digest Online, The New York Times, and Tifferet
Journal.
His video interviews with authors, which have received well over a
million views, are widely considered the best of their kind on the
Internet. He is also the host of Author2Author, a weekly podcast
where he and a different author discuss the books we write and the
lives they lead. Kenower is also a dynamic and in-demand public
speaker and teacher, who delivers keynotes and lectures at writers
conferences, spiritual MeetUps, Rotary clubs, and more.
"I wish I’d read Everyone Has What It Takes when I was starting my
first book. Or my second. Or, for that matter, my hundredth
magazine article. For me, as for most writers, self-doubt is never
in short supply. Wisdom is. The wisdom of someone who’s walked the
whole discouraging, uplifting, terrifying, exciting road of a
writer’s life. Bill Kenower has that wisdom in abundance. Everyone
Has What It Takes is a quietly powerful guide to both writing and
life that will help you get past your psychological roadblocks and
into your craft, whatever that may be. This book is a
treasure."
—Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author, sociologist and
life coach
“I always look forward to hearing what William Kenower has to say
about writing. In his latest book, Kenower explores what it means
to be a successful creative as he examines the equality of personal
talent. As usual, I felt energized and validated by his
intellectual discussion of prose and life. Kenower reminds us to
enjoy the whole writing journey, not just the high points. Everyone
Has What It Takes will give your creative side a much-needed boost,
which is good, because, as Kenower says, ‘ . . . the page is
waiting for you.’”
—Windy Lynn Harris, author of Writing & Selling Short Stories &
Personal Essays
“Like Elizabeth Gilbert in Big Magic, Bill Kenower teaches us that
sometimes the simplest ideas are the most profound. Follow your
curiosity. Lead your life. Write your books. In honest, accessible
prose, Kenower takes us past craft and into the psyche, where all
writing starts, and gives us the core lessons that every writer
needs to hear, and probably every day.”
—Erica Bauermeister, bestselling author of The School of
Essential Ingredients and The Scent Keeper
“William Kenower’s encouraging new book, full of personal tales and
relatable wisdom, urges you to throw out everything you think you
know about becoming a successful writer. Instead, he exhorts, be
curious, trust your words, say yes to opportunities and, most
im-portant, keep writing what matters to you. A must-read for
writers at all stages of the process.”
—Jordan Rosenfeld, author of How to Write a Page-Turner
“William Kenower offers engaging personal stories from his personal
experience about how, as writers, we often put ourselves on what
I’d call a failure to thrive track. Then he expertly shows us how
to reverse that toward pleasure and finding our own writing
path.”
—Sheila Bender, author of Writing Personal Essays
“In, Everyone Has What It Takes, Bill Kenower reminds us that with
the right mind-set and attitude, we can create our own success with
our writing. Using poignant stories from his life, Kenower shines
light on the negative things we tell ourselves related to our
creative life and illustrates a more positive approach for us to
take. Inspiring and encouraging, this book should be part of every
writer’s library.”
—Kerrie Flanagan, writing consultant and author of The Writer’s
Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing and The Magazine Writing
Blueprint
“William Kenower is the writing coach you’ve always wanted. In
Everyone Has What It Takes, Kenower gives you the support you need
to live your writing life without fear or worry. Through stories
and examples, he shows you that you really do have what it takes to
become a successful writer. I loved this book—it showed me a
positive approach to writing that is less about competition and
more about creativity and understanding. This book is about life,
and the best way to live it—fully aware of who you are and who you
want to be.”
—Kate Ristau, author of Shadow Girl and Clockbreakers
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