The Most Successful Failure in the World: Review
"To every lost entrepreneur and dreamer who is looking for a better way." This dedication says it all in Jeff Hastings' new book, The Most Successful Failure in the World. As a fellow entrepreneur and business owner with her own share of work-life struggles, it was a...
Release Party!
Fellow book lovers, aspiring authors, sports fans, and friends: Unite at an awesome release party by local publishing house Chart House Press! Join me in celebrating six fabulous authors and their new releases at The Texans Grille on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 6...
Upgrade Your Genius
"Successful people simply practice successful habits." - Brian Tracy Successful business leaders are more than great visionaries. Their success is in their everyday habits -- the small choices that build an empire over time. One notable empire is the basketball career...
Become the Media
Jello Biafra, a former lead singer for the punk rock band Dead Kennedys, once said, "Don't hate the media; become the media." The songwriter and political activist combined his bold ideas and artistic talent to impact the worlds of music and politics. As you reflect...
How to Give Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving! Do you want to remain thankful after this week? Check out my latest article for Explore God, a website of credible content for people with spiritual questions and curiosities. In it, I provide steps for becoming grateful and expressing gratitude....
The Surprising Choice for Your Next Project Manager
Business leaders depend on writers for great words. But did you know that a great writer can also be a great leader? The next time you're looking for a leader in initiatives related to corporate communications, human resources, or public relations, consider your...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Freelance Writer
What I'm about to say may sound counterintuitive, but trust me on this. The best way to get the most out of your freelance writer is to provide him or her with content. Yes, I just said you should provide content to your freelance writer. You may be scratching your...
Why the Kind of Writer You Hire Matters
So, a man walks into a workshop and hires the wrong writer. "Wait, what do you mean I hired the wrong writer?" he asks. "You hired a book writer," I say. "What you need is a social media writer." I look again at his LinkedIn profile, the one he had paid $600 for her...
The Diamond Method: A Simple Approach to Structuring a Great Article
Writers are strategists. A well-written story looks deceptively simple but actually requires a great deal of planning. One of my favorite ways to approach the structure of an article is the Diamond Method. This method mimics the shape of a diamond: The focus of the...
One Lesson From Spanish to Make Your Writing Reader-Friendly
I've observed one basic difference between the Spanish and English languages: The languages handle the order of their nouns and adjectives differently. And this one difference can be pivotal in writing effectively for an audience. You see, the English language places...
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