The Collaborator Rules: 101 Surefire Ways to Stay Friends with Your Co-Author!

by Sally Shields

"Sally's indispensible book is fun, easy to read and loaded with essential information. Don't even think about collaborating without reading it!" --Mark Steisel, ghostwriter"Not everyone is as lucky as I am, having had the pleasure of working with so many outstanding collaborators and co-authors. Still, I received from this delightful book many nuggets of wisdom will help me be a more effective collaborator with those who do me the honor of working with me. Sally has a way of sharing her wisdom that combines a light-hearted, humorous and entertaining style with very, very important lessons that cut right to the heart of an issue. If you are thinking of collaborating with someone on a project, are in the midst of doing so, or have done so previously, I suggest you read this book." --Bob Burg, bestselling author of Endless Referrals and The Go-GiverSally Shields strikes again with The Collaborator Rules! Anyone who is considering a collaboration of any kind should not do so without reading this book. It is chocked-full of great advice, that can make the difference between your writing partner becoming a trusted friend or a mortal foe. Laced with humor, Shields has a knack for tackling the most sensitive of topics head-on, but with wit and grace. You will laugh out loud and potentially save yourself much unnecessary contention. The Collaborator Rules rules! --John Curtis, PHD"As a co-author of numerous articles, one book, and one book in process, I can say from experience that collaborating with another author can be daunting and disappointing. Sally Shields' new book, The Collaborator Rules gives us sound advice. Follow the rules and don't be afraid to say No! It's a great book and I recommend it to any author or collaborator." --Douglas E. Noll, radio host"Handy rules that will save us all a lot of stress & trouble... The Collaborator Rules book is a keeper!!" --Jim AgnewFrom the PublisherIn the Collaborator Rules you will * The 3 Things You Must Know Before Choosing a Collaborator * How to Identify the Right Collaborator for You and Your Project * How to recognize early warning signs before you commit * The Simple 5 Setp Test That Your Collaborator Must Pass - or Pass! * The Imperative Legal Steps You Must Take, No Matter How Much You Like Your Collaborator * Why You Can Have a Friend or a Collaborator, But Usually Not Both * Why Selecting a Collaborator Can Be as Serious As Getting Engaged * Why Signing a Prenup with Your Collaborator is Imperative * Why You Must Clearly Define Your Responsibilities and Roles in Advance * How to Effectively Communicate Disagreements with Your Collaborator * The Art of Effective Compromise * What to Do When Things Go Awry with Your Collaborator * Why Sending a Fruit Basket May Save You From Getting Sued * How to Effectively Break Up with Your Collaborator * A Simple 4 Step Process That Can Solve Almost Any Collaborator Disagreement - Instantly!

154 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 8, 2010

About the author

Sally Shields is an award-winning pianist, composer, speaker, and author of, "The Daughter-in-Law Rules: 101 Surefire Ways to Manage (and Make Friends with) Your Mother-in-Law! She graduated with honors from the New England Conservatory and was a recipient of the Boston Jazz Society Award. Winner of the 17th annual Great American Jazz Piano Competition, her articles and transcriptions are featured regularly in Piano Today Magazine and her book, Modern Jazz Piano, is the standard theory manual for several music programs, including Princeton University. Her children’s song “It’s Christmastime, Once Again” was a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and her music is currently featured on the ABC TV daytime drama All My Children. When not traveling and performing around the world—most recently with bestselling author and musician James McBride—Sally (a vegetarian) lives in New York City with her husband (not a vegetarian!) and their two children.

Note: Although the relationship with her MIL was rocky at the outset, with the implementation of the devices outlined in The Daughter-in-Law Rules, the two now enjoy a special bond—which got even better, interestingly enough—after her MIL found out she was writing this book!

Reviews

[Jim Bouchard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Writing is personal, intimate and emotional, and Sally knows the importance of rules in relationships. Her "Daughter-In-Law Rules" will keep families together for generations, and now she's done the same for authors, editors and creative writers who want to work together.

Don't even think about collaborating on your next project without first reading "Collaborator Rules!