Ready or not, January is here and your journey into 2018 begins. January, as you may know, was named after the Roman god, Janus—and for a good reason. Janus is a two headed creature with the ability to look back at the past with one head and towards the future with the other. Janus is […]
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Do you have a favorite Christmas carroll? When anyone asks me, I choose “Oh Holy Night.†The truth is, I really like one phrase of that song, “…and the soul felt its worth.” Unlike most significant lyrics, it’s only sung once in the beginning of the song, so you have to be ready for it.
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Have you always wanted the AUTHOR credential? Did you know that speakers in the National Speakers Association need to publish a book? A common question speaker selection committees ask is: What book did she write? Yet, publishing is a changing game. It’s a gauntlet of challenges to overcome—and if writing is not your business (or
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Write with abandon, but don’t forget the very last step in authorship, and it involves being kind to your audience: Edit. Grammar has always been boring for most of us, yet when applied correctly (a lot like applying make-up), it disappears. And what’s left? Engagement with your phenomenal ideas. After all, isn’t that what you
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YOU ARE ALWAYS ON THE CLOCK. You were born at a certain moment in time, and time moves you along just like a merry-go-round—without your help and whether you like it or not. You can’t speed it up or slow it down. Here’s a question: If you had to select one age you think is
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Everyone has a story! The very best way to share your life with your friends, children, and especially your grandchildren, is by writing your stories in a book. This workbook gives you simple method of turning your life’s lessons into the most important legacy you can give. Write about the journey that shaped your character.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you! Who are the 5 friends making a difference in your life? Count them: 1. Your Long-Time Friend. Think of the woman you have known for many years. She has been with you for the ups and downs, and you’ve supported her too. No matter how many years (or decades) pass, when
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Here are a few tips… Before you begin, make sure you have something new to say; something authentic to contribute. Know the marketplace, as it is ever-changing. Find out the advantages of selling your book to a publishing house versus self-publishing. Stay away from vanity publishers. Publishers purchase books that will make them money. In
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Great art is creative and free, yet seven elements are present in each piece. At any age, your life is also a work of art, and in order to understand what that means, let’s look at it through the lens of these seven art elements. LINE A line is a narrow mark that is longer
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