Every hero has a seminal insight – the apotheosis. Once you know what that insight will be, you can start building your story up to and beyond that point:In The Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne’s apotheosis is that you
Although there’s no sure-fire method for creating a successful career as a freelancer, I can offer you a few strategies that have helped me to build my own little business as a single mom and struggling writer working from home.
THE ACTS OF CREATION:The following quote is a review I found on Amazon.com for a book I have only read about but seems to confirm many other things. The book is written by a former Chair of Material Sciences at Stanford and I think it
The bodies natural clock or circadian rhythm seems to have sensors through the brain and body. It is a perfect set of clocks, which regulate our bodies and sync to our minds. It is so incredible that some have spent entire careers tryi
This free way to promote or publicize your book or business online will be successfull if you follow these tips:1. Open your short introduction with a hook. Connect with your audience with where they are now. Ask a few questions in ju
Did you know that even though almost every person has five senses that they use to take in information about the world, usually each person has one sense which dominates?And when you know which of your senses is dominant, you can use
So many clients come to me as a book or marketing coach telling me how they spent and wasted a lot of money and time following different well-known gurus in the book and publicity fields.Debbie’s StoryA recent client, Debbie, a
After a long and patient wait in queue, you reached the post office counter. Just then, the peasant sauntered over and plunked himself in front of you. Your reaction was natural. Paul Ekman, the world famous emotions scientist, dedicat
My bookcase take up one whole wall in the family room, from floor to ceiling. It shows my eclectic reading tastes… fiction, non-fiction, Harry Potter next to murder mysteries and metaphysical literature. Also there are books I
Started a book and then got bogged down? Like many of my bookcoaching clients do you say, „I have so many other demands, I just can’t get to the book.”This isn’t procrastination or fear. Most writers get stuck
