by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing
Here’s my current book publishing strategy. Secondary: LoglinesQuery LettersMarketing plansElevator pitchesPlatform developmentConnectingPodcastingFinding a good agentReviewing Indie publishing optionsAttending writing conferences Primary: Writing a really good...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing
Does writing about negative events in your life help your brain? Maybe. Here’s a 2019 article which suggests it does (and even suggests some of neurological mechanisms with reference to learning): Effects of Expressive Writing on Neural Processing During Learning....
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Ikigai, Physician Career, Writing
The words “I’m all in” when discussing one’s career are easy to say, but hard to implement. These words don’t just mean putting all your efforts towards learning and practicing a craft. They also mean not doing quite a few other things—things such as going on...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing
The San Francisco Writers Conference starts on Thursday, July 21st, and my plan on getting there is to take an early morning flight on July 19th from Seattle. It’s been over two long years since I’ve been to San Francisco (in fact, I was last there right before Covid...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing
I’m not a big business card person, but when I go to conferences—such as the upcoming writers conference I’m attending next week—I will carry two business cards. Both include my private email, but only one has my direct phone number. I think this added degree of...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
I am meeting with three literary agents at the upcoming San Francisco Writers Conference. My manuscript is two months away from being submission-ready, so this is not a formal pitch; for me it’s just an opportunity for me to get the lay of the land. So, is it silly...
