Writer Naomi D. Nakashima chats with me today about her new non-fiction book, Write Out Loud: How To Get Over Your Fears And Build The Confidence To Finally Write Your Book.
Check out Naomi’s other book tour stops with Wow! Women on Writing listed below.
Bio:
Naomi D. Nakashima is a bestselling author of nonfiction, a ghostwriter with 20 years’ experience, a trained psychotherapist, and a TikTok writing coach with thousands of followers who attend her coaching events and regular Q&As. Everything I Need to Know About Parenting I Learned from Watching Star Trek, her first book published under her name, became an international Amazon bestseller and stayed on the bestseller list for step-parenting and blended families for three years.
As a single mother of two, Naomi daydreams about spending her free time reading books, diamond painting, and traveling the world.
Welcome, Naomi. Please tell us about your current release.
Write Out Loud is meant to help authors who might be struggling with the writing process learn how to identify some of the fears they might be feeling and build some skills for overcoming those fears, understanding that those fears are normal, and ultimately learning how to overcome them and get their story written.
What inspired you to write this book?
After working for 20 years as a ghostwriter, I’ve heard just about every fear and any author might have about approaching their book. There are a lot of books out there that will help you write and publish your book, and I always knew that I wanted to share my own advice on that as well. But I wanted to do it different; I wanted to do it in a way that made the reader feel like I was cheering them on from behind the scenes, because I am.
What exciting project are you working on next?
I always seem to have something in the works. Right now, in addition to my client work, I am working on another nonfiction book designed to help people launch a freelance ghostwriting business, and I’m dusting off some of my old fiction WIPs to get some of them shiny and working again.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
This is kind of a loaded question, I don’t really remember a time when I didn’t love writing. But up until about 10 years ago, I believed what everyone around me was telling me (that writing wasn’t a real job, that it was just a hobby, that you can’t really make a living writing). After I tried to quit freelance writing and went back to school for a master’s degree, I learned that I still really loved writing and if that’s how I wanted to make my living, then who cares if someone else thought it was just a hobby?
Do you write full-time? If so, what’s your workday like? If not, what do you do other than write and how do you find time to write?
I do! I survive through time blocking and writing sprints.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I don’t know if it’s interesting, really. But I am really bad at titles. It takes me a long time to come up with anything I like and make it stick. So my files on my computer all have names as if they were Friends episodes: “the one with the vampire in Seattle,” “the one at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire,” “The one with the time-traveling librarian.”
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a science officer on the USS Enterprise.
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Blog Tour Stops
May 15 @ The Muffin
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Naomi D. Nakashima’s book Write Out Loud. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book. https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
May 16 @ One Writer’s Journey
Join Sue for her review of Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima. https://suebe.wordpress.com/
May 16 @ Karen Brown Tyson
Visit Karen’s blog again for a guest post by Naomi D. Nakashima about understanding what goes into an author platform. https://karenbrowntyson.com/blog/
May 17 @ Karen Brown Tyson
Join Karen for her review of Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima. https://karenbrowntyson.com/
May 18 @ Author Anthony Avina’s blog
Join Anthony for his review of Write Out Loud. https://authoranthonyavinablog.com/
May 19 @ One Writer’s Journey
Visit Sue’s blog for a guest post by Naomi D. Nakashima about why your story is a good idea. https://suebe.wordpress.com/
May 20 @ World of My Imagination
Join Nicole as she features author Naomi D. Nakashima on her weekly feature, Three Things on a Saturday Night. https://worldofmyimagination.com
May 21 @ Shoe’s Seeds & Stories
Check out Linda’s review of Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima. https://lschuelerca.wordpress.com/
May 22 @ Writer Advice
Visit Lynn’s blog for Naomi D. Nakashima’s guest post start writing your first draft with confidence. https://writeradvice.com/blog/
May 23 @ A Storybook World
Join Deirdra for a feature of Write Out Loud. https://www.astorybookworld.com/
May 24 HERE!
May 25 @ Knotty Needle
Visit Judy’s blog for her review of Write Out Loud. https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/
May 26 @ Beverley A. Baird’s blog
Join Beverley for her review of Write Out Loud. https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/
May 29 @ Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire
Visit Mindy’s blog for a guest post by Naomi D. Nakashima about imposter syndrome. https://www.mindymcginnis.com/blog
May 30 @ My Beauty, My Books
Join Nikki for her review of Write Out Loud. A must-read book for writers! https://mybeautymybooks.com/
May 31 @ Beverley A. Baird’s blog
Join Beverley again for a guest post by Naomi D. Nakashima about memory issues. https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/
June 1 @ The Mommies Review
Join Glenda for her review of Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima. https://www.themommiesreviews.com/
June 1 @ Jill Sheets’ Blog
Join Jill for her review of Write Out Loud. She also interviews Naomi D. Nakashima, author of the book. https://jillsheets.blogspot.com/
June 2 @ My Beauty, My Books
Visit Nikki’s blog for her guest post by Naomi D. Nakashima about finding the time to write. https://mybeautymybooks.com/
June 3 @ The Faerie Review
Join Lily for a review of Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima. https://www.thefaeriereview.com/
June 5 @ Sara Trimble Freelancing
Join Sara for her review of Write Out Loud. https://saratrimble.wordpress.com/
June 7 @ Create Write Now
Join Mari’s for her guest post by Naomi D. Nakashima about writing with ADHD. https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-writing-blog
June 8 @ The Frugalista Mom
Visit Rochie’s blog for her review of Write Out Loud. https://thefrugalistamom.com/
June 9 @ Book Reviews from an Avid Reader
Visit Joan’s blog for her review of Write Out Loud. https://bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/
June 10 @ A Wonderful World of Books
Check out Joy’s blog for an excerpt of Write Out Loud and enter to win a copy of the book. https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/
June 12 @ Word Magic
Fiona will be spotlighting Naomi D. Nakashima’s book Write Out Loud. http://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com/
June 15 @ World of My Imagination
Join Nicole for her review of Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima. You can also win a copy of the book too! https://worldofmyimagination.com
June 16 @ Choices
Join Madeline’s blog for a guest post by Naomi D. Nakashima about weird writing tips and tricks. https://www.madelinesharples.com/
June 16 @ Mary Jo Campbell
Visit Mary Jo’s Instagram page for her review of Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima. https://www.instagram.com/maryjocampbell_author/
June 17 @ Coffee And Ink
Visit Jan’s blog for her review of Write Out Loud. https://coffeeandinkbooks.wordpress.com/