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How Do You Self-Publish a Book?
Have you ever read the acknowledgments page of a book and seen words like this: “I could not have done this without the support and assistance of my devoted agent, Kimberly Behemoth”? These thanks are not for people who self-publish a book. Are you a...
83 Bullet Proof Your Marriage – Regina Bergman and Pat Iyer
With this podcast, I step out of my traditional role as objective interviewer and become fully immersed in the author’s passion for emotional healing. I can think of no greater tribute to Regina Bergman, a woman, who has transcended her work description of profit...
82 Spiritual Writing – Writing from Beyond- Anneli Driessen
When you envision a C-level executive coach, you probably don’t imagine one who is also a metaphysical minister, teacher, spiritual healer, and the CEO of a metaphysical academy. This, however, is Anneli Driessen’s job description. Her fascination with metaphysics...
When Is Your Most Creative Writing Time?
When you work in an office, whether in your home or in a work site, it’s difficult to map out time for creative thinking or for writing a proposal, blogs, or drawing up a long-term strategy. Interruptions fill your day, whether they come in the form of meetings,...
81 Hybrid Publishing – Tips from a Publisher – Linda Stirling
Are you an author bewildered by the array of publishing opportunities? Should you submit to a big or medium-sized publisher? Self-publish? Or consider a hybrid publisher? Linda Stirling, founder and publisher at the Publishing Circle, as well as an author, answers...
80 Creating Cook Books -Felicia Slattery
Are you thinking about writing your first book? Do you want to switch your teaching and writing focus? Do you wonder how you can turn your passion into profit? This podcast is for you. From compilation books to cookbooks, with titles ranging from Kill the Elevator...
How to Trim Unnecessary Words
How can you trim unnecessary words and phrases? Some unnecessary words and phrases are meaningless; some are fillers; all are over-used. Let's expose these little demons. Truth Be Told Weak Truth be told, I wasn’t sure what to do next. Stronger I...
Top 12 Types of Blog Posts
Why change up your types of blog posts? As you fine-tune your blogging skills, you’ll discover that you don’t want to follow the same types of blog posts in every post. Also, if you’ve been blogging for years, you can get bored. I’ve been blogging since...
79 How to Turn Articles into Books – Donna Blevins
Donna is 6’5” tall and a woman who both literally and figuratively stands out. Her height gave her the confidence to succeed in the male-dominated world of real estate, and her intuitive gifts enabled her to become a master player and teacher of poker. Poker helped...
Write a Book About Your Business
To write a book about your business could be the best way you spend your advertising money. Twenty-odd years ago I stayed for the first time at a Marriott hotel. A book sat on the desk in the room, entitled The Spirit to Serve Marriott’s Way. The title intrigued...
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