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How to Fail as an Author (MoonHowler Press, 2024)
Available in print, e-book, and audio formats.
In a world saturated with success stories and overnight sensations, author Steven E. Wedel takes a refreshingly honest and humorous approach to navigating the tumultuous waters of the writing life. In “How to Fail as an Author,” Wedel shares his personal journey from aspiring writer to seasoned author, highlighting the inevitable failures, setbacks, and unexpected detours along the way.
With wit and wisdom, Wedel dispels the myths of overnight success and offers a candid look at the realities of being a writer. From battling writer’s block during personal crises to wrestling with the complexities of marketing and royalties, he shares the gritty details often omitted from the glossy narratives of literary triumph.
Whether you’re a budding wordsmith or a seasoned novelist, this book is your companion through the highs and lows of the creative process. Packed with practical advice, heartfelt anecdotes, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor, “How to Fail as an Author” is not just a guide—it’s a lifeline for anyone who has ever dreamed of seeing their name in print.
Join Steven E. Wedel on a journey that celebrates the courage to fail, the resilience to persevere, and the humor to survive in a world where success is rarely instant and never guaranteed.
You Want to do What? Lessons I’ve Learned as a Teacher (MoonHowler Press, 2019)
Available in Paperback, Ebook, and Audio
In this touching and often humorous memoir, machinist, journalist, corporate writer, public relations hack, and author Steven E. Wedel talks about how he became a high school teacher and what his first 12 years in public education meant to him. From beginning his teaching career as a 40-year-old long-haired guy with an alternative certification to teaching Advanced Placement, Wedel tells it all, including how he decorated his room as a heavy metal horror show to battles with principals, lesson plans that worked, or didn’t, and going viral with his “Open Letter to Parents and Lawmakers.” Through it all, his love for his students is evident.
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