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03/05/2026

What’s stopping you from writing your book? Time? Uncertainty? The publishing world?

My 03/28 Zoom course “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book” provides you with the tools, guidance and one-on-one coaching you need to take action.

By the end of the course, you’ll know how to:

* Use a focus statement to start and write your book
* Create the marketing tools you’ll need to approach agents and publishers
* Guide your book to publishing success

Register today:

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html

Your story matters. Let’s make it happen – no excuses!

02/27/2026

Dreaming of writing a book?

Pauline's 03/28 Zoom course “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book” gives you the roadmap from idea to publication + personal coaching.

Stop dreaming. Start writing. Register today:

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html

02/24/2026

You’re noodling around the idea of writing a book. But all you have are scraps of paper with scribbled notes. Gain clarity and direction with Pauline, a book coach who sees the big picture.

02/21/2026

Will you be the student who, after taking my Zoom course, signs a five-figure book contract with Simon & Schuster? If so, you won’t be the first. Here’s the story.

An Albany-based psychologist, Dr. Alan Shapiro, took “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book” and then registered for the free, one-on-one book coaching session I offer as a bonus component. During the coaching session, he asked for feedback about a book idea that blended his mental-health expertise with his love of golf.

“All golfers are crazy,” Alan told me. He then explained that he had identified six major golf personalities, such as the worrier, the control freak, and the perfectionist. He had even developed an extensive psychological instrument to identify the crazy golfer’s personality type. The book he wanted to write was intended for psychologists and psychiatrists.

“Alan, you’re missing your main audience,” I told him. “Your ideal reader is the crazy golfer.”

That was his light-bulb moment. He changed the book’s concept from scholarly for mental health professionals to self-help for amateur and professional golfers.

Using the knowledge he gained in “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book,” he wrote a compelling query letter and book proposal.

The first publisher to receive his pitch – Simon & Schuster – offered him a contract with a five-figure advance and published his book: Golf’s Mental Hazards: Overcome Them and Put an End to Self-Destructive Rounds.

Alan’s book debuted in 1996 and has been a steady seller ever since. More recently, his book was adopted by the Professional Golf Association for use in the organization’s mental skills training for professional golfers.

Now it’s YOUR turn. Start, write and publish with confidence – no excuses!
Register today for my March 28, 2026 Zoom course:

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html

02/18/2026

Is a novel or nonfiction book burning inside you?

If you dream of being a published author, Pauline's course “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book” will show you how to make it happen. You’ll discover how to:

* Start and write your book
* Offer your book to agents and publishers
* Guide your book to publishing success

Best of all – you’ll get one-on-one coaching with Pauline after the course about YOUR book project. No more excuses! Just results.

Enroll in Pauline's March 28, 2026, Zoom course today and take the first step toward becoming an author!

Register here:

https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html

02/12/2026

Have you always wanted to write a book but don’t know where to start?

In “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book,” you’ll learn the step-by-step process for turning your idea into a published book. From writing to pitching to publishing, you’ll gain insider knowledge from a publishing pro who has helped dozens of students become authors.

* Plus: One-on-one coaching about your project after the course ensures you have the clarity and confidence to take your next steps.

* Enroll now and make your dream of becoming an author a reality!

* Register here for the March 28, 2026, Zoom course: https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html

02/09/2026

“You should write a book,” friends tell you. Now it’s time! Join my 03/28 Zoom course “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book” to learn the step-by-step process to make your book dream a reality. https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/community-professional-workforce-development/schedules/communication.html

02/06/2026

She struggled for years to write a book on her own. She became overwhelmed with countless revisions that didn’t get her any closer to completion. Then she hired Pauline as her book coach. Pauline provided manuscript feedback and a monthly schedule to keep her on track with writing goals. The result? She revised her manuscript, using my recommendations, and completed the project right before Christmas. She sent Pauline a lovely note that just made her day: “Thank you for helping me make 2025 a great year! Your wisdom, experience and humor helped me to FINALLY finish this book. I am so grateful to you!”

02/05/2026

Wouldn’t you love to showcase your expertise in a book? My 03/28 Zoom course “No Excuses! Writing & Selling Your Book” teaches you how. As a bonus, you’ll receive a one-on-one coaching session with me to ensure your writing and publishing success.

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05/04/2023

Learn how to find publishers or agents interested in your book, during Pauline's 05/06 Zoom course, “No Excuses! Writing and Selling Your Book.” Register here:

Spring non-credit courses for personal enrichment from the SUNY Schenectady Office of Workforce Development and Community Education.

05/03/2023

Pauline's Zoom course on 05/06 helps you write and sell your book. She's transformed 25 students into authors – so far! Will you be next? Register here:

Spring non-credit courses for personal enrichment from the SUNY Schenectady Office of Workforce Development and Community Education.

05/02/2023

How much money can you make as an author? One of my students negotiated a $15K advance for his book. Learn about contracts, money and more, during “No Excuses” Pauline's 05/06 Zoom course. Details here:

Spring non-credit courses for personal enrichment from the SUNY Schenectady Office of Workforce Development and Community Education.