Marjory Diane Lyons, Ph. D. is a writer, seminar leader and college professor. She is founder and owner of Telling Your Story, Inc., a publishing company specializing in writing memoirs and life stories in book form.

Author of academic and business articles and manuals, she is a board member of the Florida Publishers Association and is on the national faculty of Nova Southeastern University.

 

 

For the past ten years I have helped people write their life stories, and produced beautiful books for them.

My clients are from all aspects of life --- medical doctors, school administrators, teachers, business leaders, community advocates, historians, hotel owners, antique dealers, housewives, and more.

Many successful people want to tell their stories. Some start to write. Most stop. It’s not easy. They lack the skills required. That’s why they hire me. They need help and are willing to pay me good money for these services.

I earned $15,000 to $25,000 on each book. And, I work only part time for about a year on each book.

In my 2-day seminar, “Telling Your Story,” I will present my tested techniques and information I have gathered over these ten years. You will learn step by step instructions on:

  • how to ask the right questions during the interviews
  • how to identify your potential market and clients
  • how to draw out the critical details from the client
  • how to handle the different stages of book production and much more

Do you like talking and listening to people? Are you organized?

Do you want to work on your own time schedule? Are you looking for a new income stream?

Click and read the full details on my 2-day “Telling Your Story Seminar: How to Make Good Money Helping Folks Write Their Life Stories.”

I look forward to seeing you!

Marjory D. Lyons, Ph.D., Founder and President, Telling Your Story™

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Please Contact: Kevin Lane (954) 467-2624

“What Every Writer Needs to Know About Publishing”

On Thursday, August 19, 2009 Marjory D. Lyons, Ph.D., will give a talk entitled “What Every Writer Needs to Know About Publishing… Looking at Options for Publication” at the Broward Main Library, 5th Floor. The program takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The Library is at 100 S.E. 2nd Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

This session is for writers whose objective is to see their book in print and who seek information on the publishing process. Topics to be presented are independent publishing, co-publishing, ghostwriting, book producing, and specialty publishing. Included is a checklist for preparing your work for submission, a list of professional organizations for writers and publishers, and references for writers.

Dr. Lyons is an actress, writer, educator and president of Telling Your Story, Inc., a company that produces books of life stories. Marj has been a popular book reviewer in the Fort Lauderdale area for more than 20 years. She is on the faculty of Nova Southeastern University in doctoral studies.

“A lot of people have written books and the question eventually comes to ‘Now What?’,’ Dr. Lyons noted. “This talk, while being given for the Writers Network of South Florida, is open to the general public and should be helpful in exploring the various options.”

For information, call (954) 970-9333 or e-mail marjorydlyons@bellsouth.net.

FOR RELEASE APRIL 25, 2010
From: MIKE JEFFERSON 928-963-0725

Publisher To Speak About Alternative Ways of Publishing

Dr. Marjory D. Lyons, owner of an independent publishing company, will present a publishing seminar on May 7, 2010 at the Public Library in Sedona from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Her topic is "You've Written a Book? Now What? Exploring Alternative Means toward Publication.” Lyons will discuss options, following the traditional route-- seeking an agent and a major publishing house--or choosing independent publishing, specialty publishing and alternative routes to book publishing.

Recipient of the 2009 Hall of Fame Award by the Writers’ Network of South Florida for “service to the writing community above and beyond the call of duty and for…making connections and giving back,” Lyons is president of Telling Your Story, Inc., which publishes books of life stories. www.marjory@telling-your-story.com.

Lyons said in an interview, “This seminar is for writers who are serious about wanting to see their works in print and are interested in exploring options to publication.”

Included in the session is a checklist for preparing your work for submission, a list of professional organizations for writers and publishers and references for writers. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. The first two to sign up receive 30 minutes of free publishing consultation.

The seminar will be repeated on May 8, 2010 at the library at the same times. Contact Mike Jefferson, Cornville at 928-963-0725 or Michael@telling-your-story.com.

Background on Dr. Lyons

Marjory Diane Lyons is owner of Telling Your Story, Inc., a specialty publishing company which writes and produces books of life stories for private clients. A recipient of the 2009 Hall of Fame Award by the Writers’ Network of South Florida for “service above and beyond the call of duty for the writing community…and for networking” among writers, Marjory conducts writing workshops on "Tips on Writing Your Life Story" and "What Every Writer Needs to Know about Writing and Publishing." In addition, she gives book reviews of New York Times Bestsellers including Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson, John Adams by David McCullough and The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel.

Her articles and memoirs have been published in the Kappa Delta Pi National Honorary Magazine, the Indiana School Boards Journal, The Pompano Pelican, and the Lighthouse Point Magazine. Two of her memoirs will be published in anthologies in 2010. At Florida Atlantic University she wrote two training manuals for the Small Business Development Center, and at Nova Southeastern University she founded and edited a journal for graduate English students.

She has been on the faculty of Nova Southeastern University for twenty years, teaching English and leadership courses, live and online. Currently she is dissertation chairperson for doctoral students in organizational leadership.

Marjory is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association and a board member of the Florida Publishers Association, the Writers Network of South Florida, and the National League of American Pen Women, where she chairs the scholarship committee, providing awards for high school student writers.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Please Contact: Kevin Lane (954) 467-2624

Dr. Marjory Lyons’ Will Review Lily Koppel’s
The Red Leather Diary At St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church

On Saturday, March 13th, Dr. Marjory Lyons will present a lively book review of The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. The true story is about a New York Times journalist who discovers a discarded diary in a New York City dumpster that introduces her to an extraordinary young woman. The diary takes place in the glamorous, forgotten time of the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. The diarist, Florence Howitt, now in her nineties lives in Palm Aire.

Dr. Lyons is an actress, writer, educator and long-time friend of this column. She is president of Telling Your Story, Inc., a company that produces books of life stories. Marj has been a popular book reviewer in the Fort Lauderdale area for more than 20 years. She is on the faculty of Nova Southeastern University in doctoral studies.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church is at 100 N.E. Mizner Boulevard in Boca Raton. For information, call (561) 395-8525 or visit www.stgregorysepiscopal.org.

On March 24th, Dr. Lyons will give a talk on "You've Written a Book ? Now What? Options for Publishing Your Book," for the Writers Network of South Florida at the Main Library, 100 S.E. 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Her talk takes place on the 6th floor beginning at 6:30 p.m..

On April 1st, will once again give a book review on The Red Leather Diary for the National League of American Pen Women, Fort Lauderdale branch. The event takes place at Artserve, 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Background on Dr. Lyons

Marjory Diane Lyons is owner of Telling Your Story, Inc., a specialty publishing company which writes and produces books of life stories for private clients. A recipient of the 2009 Hall of Fame Award by the Writers’ Network of South Florida for “service above and beyond the call of duty for the writing community…and for networking” among writers, Marjory conducts writing workshops on "Tips on Writing Your Life Story" and "What Every Writer Needs to Know about Writing and Publishing." In addition, she gives book reviews of New York Times Bestsellers including Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson, John Adams by David McCullough and The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel.

Her articles and memoirs have been published in the Kappa Delta Pi National Honorary Magazine, the Indiana School Boards Journal, The Pompano Pelican, and the Lighthouse Point Magazine. Two of her memoirs will be published in anthologies in 2010. At Florida Atlantic University she wrote two training manuals for the Small Business Development Center, and at Nova Southeastern University she founded and edited a journal for graduate English students.

She has been on the faculty of Nova Southeastern University for twenty years, teaching English and leadership courses, live and online. Currently she is dissertation chairperson for doctoral students in organizational leadership.

Marjory is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association and a board member of the Florida Publishers Association, the Writers Network of South Florida, and the National League of American Pen Women, where she chairs the scholarship committee, providing awards for high school student writers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Please Contact: Kevin Lane (954) 467-2624

Publisher To Speak About Alternate Ways of Publishing At Sedona Public Library

Dr. Marjory D. Lyons, owner of an independent publishing company, will present a publishing seminar on May 7, 2010 at the Public Library in Sedona from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Her topic is "You've Written a Book? Now What? Exploring Alternative Means toward Publication.” Lyons will discuss options, following the traditional route-- seeking an agent and a major publishing house--or choosing independent publishing, specialty publishing and alternative routes to book publishing.

Recipient of the 2009 Hall of Fame Award by the Writers’ Network of South Florida for “service to the writing community above and beyond the call of duty and for” making connections and giving back.” Lyons is president of Telling Your Story, Inc., which publishes books of life stories. www.marjory@telling-your-story.com.

Lyons said in an interview, “This seminar is for writers who are serious about wanting to see their works in print and are interested in exploring options to publication.”

Included in the session is (1) a checklist for preparing your work for submission, (2) a list of professional organizations for writers and publishers and (3) references for writers. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Lyons will offer private consultation on writing and publishing to writers on Monday and Tuesday, May 10 and 11 in Sedona for $50 per hour. The first two writers to sign up will receive 30 minutes of free writing and publishing consultation.

Sedona Public Library is located at 3250 White Bear Road (off Dry Creek Road) in Sedona. To register for the seminar or private consultation, contact Mike Jefferson, Cornville, AZ at (928) 963-0725 or Michael@telling-your-story.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael K. Jefferson
mikejefferson@msn.com
Phone/fax 928-284-9491

Book Producer to Expand Services to Sedona

Telling Your Story, Inc., a specialty book producer, established in South Florida in 2001, announces the expansion of services to the Sedona area. A publisher of life stories and business histories, the company will be represented  by Michael K. Jefferson of Oak Village. A graduate of DePauw University, Indiana, Michael has 18 years of executive sales experience in the U. S. and the Mid East. He will handle sales and marketing, public relations,  and book client interviews.

Michael is currently scheduling April workshops on "Tips on Writing Your Life Story" to be conducted by Marjory Diane Lyons, Ph. D., president of Telling Story, Inc. In an interview, Marjory stated recently, "Everyone has a story to tell;  it's just a matter of when and where he or she tells it. We know how to help folks focus their thoughts on their own lives and unique experiences, and to enable them to tell their stories. We publish the book in hardcover or paperback. The result is a beautiful legacy, a book in the individual's own words."

With over 25 years of experience in writing, teaching, and publishing, Marjory was  recently quoted on memoir-writing in Newsday (LI) and in Metro Arts (Detroit). She is president of the Writers' Network of South Florida, board member-at-large of the Florida Publishers' Association, a member of the National League of American Pen Women, and of the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce.

Workshops with light refreshments are being scheduled in the Sedona area now. One- hour consultations are offered free of charge.

Michael, his wife, Susan, and son, Andrew, have lived in Sedona since November 2003. For information, please contact Michael K. Jefferson at mikejefferson@msn.com or  phone/fax at 928-284-9491.