Some prisons don’t require bars to keep people locked inside. All it takes is their perception that they belong there.
~Lysa TerKeurst
Trapped In Your Own Perception Of Where You Belong…
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42 Ways To Improve Yourself…
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That Fear. Ditch It…
To Live a fulfilled life, we need to keep creating the “what is next” of our lives. Without dreams and goals there is no living, only merely existing.
– Mark Twain
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Interested In Starting Your Writing Journey? 18 Tips For Beginners…
Write. Just Write
Read a lot. Write a lot.
And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
Tips gleaned from experienced authors to those interested in venturing out on their own writing journey.
- Write. Keep writing.
- Read a lot so you understand how others do what they do
- Learn the craft …that is part of writing
- Proofread. Rewrite so it makes sense
- Learn the craft. Books, classes, YouTube
- Be yourself. Tell the story
- Brainstorm writing ideas
- It takes a lot of sacrifice
- Find online sites that accept free submissions. Publish 800-1200 word articles on a subject that interests you. Write and submit articles to many sites. Once accepted try longer pieces
- Don’t let “no thanks” deter you.
- Read, read, master the language you want to write in. Read…
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The Challenges, Mysteries And Magic Of Writing Book Event…
You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.
– Madeleine l’Engle
Personal Growth is a delight and it is a joy to participate in the Hogges and Cowins Book Festval and Writers Conference. Panelists will include Dr. Rose Stiffin, Dr. Susan Davis, Rosemarie Cole and yours truly. We will dive into the Challenges, Mysteries and Magic of Writing on Saturday, April 17th at 5:15pm.
A literary event.
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19 Simple To Use Book Marketing Tips…
You can’t expect to just write and have visitors come to you – that’s too passive.
Anita Campbell
Writing is a passion. Authors write because they love it. Many say that you will never get rich from writing. But as time has evolved into the 21st century authors yearn to earn profit from their quest. Here I share excerpts gleaned from a writers forum.
- Write quality books
- Audible is good especially with streaming services
- Do interviews relevant to your book’s subject matter, share link and promo code
- Share book reviews on social media
- Build your email subscribers from before you launch your book.
- Give updates about your upcoming book, or the ones you have written and publishing to your Email Subscribers
- Make your Presentations educational and inspiring.
- Book Club Readings
- Virtual book signings
- Speeches
- Offer Promotional Book Swags
- Videos Promos
- Find businesses or local organizations such as Rotary that will benefit from your presence and host Author signings
- Regular content creation
- Pick a social media channel and stick with it
- Engage with your readers. Nurture your super fans
- Make products around your book
- Get podcase interviews
- Network with others to cross-pollinate
Interested in marketing your writing? These tips can help. Any missing that you can add? Do share, we would love to hear.
Cheers!
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My Safe Place…
A Captivating Book About Life’s Tragedies, Disappointments And
Finding Strength During Difficult Times
A Captivating Book About Life’s Tragedies, Disappointments And Finding Strength During Difficult Times
Are you discouraged and feel like giving up? What is going on in your life that feels like a giant? Is it a career decision? A conflict on the job? Your health? A conflict at home? When you think about your future, does it look bleak? If so, be confident that it does not have to be.
In My Safe Place, Dr. Shelly Cameron talks about what to do when life’s tragedies hit, when you feel stuck, confused, and your life spirals out of control, where do you turn? How do you handle it? Where is your Refuge?
In this book you will find:
- Inspirational Short Stories and Exhortations to Uplift you
- Prayers and Encouragement for Difficult Journeys
- Guidance to Identify God’s Purpose and Leading when you are Confused
- What to do when Enemies Strike
- What to do when Waiting on God
If you or a friend feel like giving up and do not know where to turn, then this book is for you.
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Life’s Ups And Downs…
Sometimes you have to let life turn you upside down so you can learn how to live right side up
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Why Do You Do What You Do?
What’s your reason for doing what you do? Is it for pleasure, commitment, learning or other? Sadly Many don’t have a clue. one of the most common pertain to those who go to work daily and before they know it, years passed and they’re still doing the same thing.
Guilty as Charged
I too am guilty of going through the motions. For example, I started this blog many years ago. Took training courses to learn how best to manage it and have been doing it. My goal falls into 3 categories:
- To motivate and inspire others to achieve personal growth success using my NSU research
- To motivate and inspire those who are stuck or experiencing job stress to keep going
- My own personal development as I capture writing tips and share for other bloggers and myself to grow
I have been doing this for over 12 years. Recently I realized that I needed to delve deeper to optimize my blog and be more purposeful in my share with my audience. Funny how time flies without you realizing it slipping away. Something to think about.
The Way Forward
Why not join me in taking a look around your daily activities. Is there something you need to change? Is there a relationship that you need to be more purposeful about? Spouse, children and extended family are great considerations. Could it be time for learning a new skill? A move to a new neighborhood? Yikes!
Change is Scary
Change can be scary but once you make that move, you will ask yourself “what was I so worried about”. So go ahead, do you and while you’re at it, watch for deep thoughts on this bloggers musings.
Cheers!
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9 Things To Do By Yourself…
Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get, you’ve got to make yourself.” – Alice Walker
Reflection, Rest, Relaxation & Renewal
Self-care is important, and so is doing it alone ..yikes! But time alone is important. It Evokes reflection, rest, relaxation and renewal.
Here I share my own favorite list of 9 Things to do by yourself.
Self-Care
- Give yourself a mini retreat weekend–eat healthy food, go for a massage, spoil yourself, and really relax!
- Meditate. Sit. Be still and devote time to listen to your spiritual thoughts. Breathe.
- Have dinner on your own in a nice restaurant… take time to really enjoy the food
- Go somewhere in the city where you have never been
- Study. Sign up for an online course in any topic you have an interest in and learn something new
- Sip a cup of tea and look out…
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6 Powerful Women In Reggae Speak…
From Tanzania, Jamaica, and across the United States, 6 powerful women in reggae shared their thoughts on women singing, songwriting and the associated struggles of survival in a predominantly male role.
It was a such joy to cohost the event with artistes Marcia Griffiths, Carlene Davis, Jah9, Naomi Cowan, and Etana as we celebrated the occasion of VP Records Miss Pat’s new book. Thanks Dr. Claire Nelson, white-house champion of change and Founder of the Institute of CAribbean Studies, Washington DC
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If You Don’t Go After What You Want….
If you don’t go after what you want you will never have it.
If you don’t ask, the answer is always ‘no’, If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.
-Nora Roberts
