Writing ABA Books Through Collaboration (Podcast)
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ABA Law Practice Podcast released an episode featuring Catherine Sanders Reach discussing the collaborative process of writing and publishing ABA books. The episode covers writing workflow, outlining and research approaches, editing processes, peer review, and typical timelines of approximately one year for book completion. Topics include deadline management, handling feedback, and organizational strategies for creating practical guides with real attorney stories and worksheets.
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This podcast episode provides informational content about the process of writing and publishing books through the American Bar Association. Catherine Sanders Reach discusses her experience co-authoring an ABA book on design thinking, including how the project originated at ABA TECHSHOW and evolved into a collaborative multi-author effort. She shares practical insights on writing workflow, time management, and the iterative editing process.
For legal professionals interested in authorship or publishing, this content offers career development guidance but creates no compliance obligations or regulatory requirements. It serves as informational resource for those considering ABA book projects or seeking to improve their professional writing processes.
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In this episode of the Law Practice Podcast, Terrell interviews Catherine Sanders Reach, a co-author of an ABA book on design thinking, about what it’s like to write and publish with the ABA. Catherine explains how the project began at ABA TECHSHOW, became a collaborative effort with multiple authors, and was assembled into a practical guide featuring real attorney stories and worksheets. She shares her writing workflow—outlining and research first, removing distractions by turning off email and phone, using music to focus, and relying on deadlines for motivation—plus tips on choosing the best time of day to work. Catherine describes the iterative editing process, including peer review, handling critical feedback, and refining organization to match how readers learn. She outlines a typical timeline of about a year and discusses her recent 900-page managing editor project and interest in a future book on project management for lawyers.
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Terrell A Turner
Terrell A Turner, CPA is the founder of the NY Times recognized accounting firm www.TLTurnerGroup.com. He is a 3x top CPA in America, and a 2x Top 20 Global Finance Influencer. His accounting firm focuses on making...
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Catherine Sanders Reach
North Carolina Bar Association
Catherine Sanders Reach is Director for the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, providing practice technology and management assistance to lawyers and legal professionals. Formerly she was...
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