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May 6, 2022
Did you know there are mind games to play on yourself that will trick you into achieving a greater level of success? These 3 tips are real, value-driven techniques that I and many other successful people frequently use. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain by upping your mental intentionality when it comes to achieving goals.
October 15, 2021
Curious what life is like being an author? Wondering how experienced writers feel about their craft behind the scenes? In this interview roundup, six talented writers spill the beans on their love-hate relationship with writing, how they stay focused on writing when the muse doesn't speak, who they find encouraging in the often solo-endeavor of writing, and what they're most proud of in their literary journey. The answers will surprise you, guide you, and help you as the illustrious vale is pulled back.
December 1, 2020
Did you know opportunities to save and earn more money are all around us? What seems to be set in stone is actually fluid. The value we exchange with each other is negotiable far beyond our own negative self-talk and I'll prove it to you. If you want to learn 1 simple step to make more money that you can put into practice immediately, this information is for you. No gimmick. No trick. Just a simple time-tested technique that has worked for me and countless others over and over again.
October 25, 2020
Let's face it. We don't always have the best attitude towards our work. If we want to write something worth reading, we must take a hard look at our work and ourselves. Here are 8 ways your writing could be a lot better and exactly what to do about it. Skyrocket your writing results by working through these 8 target areas.
October 3, 2020
Life is colorful and people are like crayons. Each of us impacts our spheres of influence in a unique way. When we walk into a room, people notice. But I don't need to tell you what they notice. You already know. You know what you enjoy and what you don't. What you're good at and what you're still learning. What you look like and what others look like. What I need to tell you is to be a highlighter when you walk into a room full of crayons. Highlighter people are in very short supply. What is a highlighter person? Why should you leave the crayon world behind and become one? Read on and find out. Afterwards, you'll be able to leave a mark on the world like never before.
September 10, 2020
Most Twitter users are unhappy with the level of engagement they receive. Likes, retweets, comments, and follower counts are all far lower than hoped for. Can you relate? If so, you're not alone. Tweets are our way of virtually wearing our hearts on our sleeves. It hurts when we put ourselves out there- our thoughts, feelings, cares, and frustrations- only to receive silence in return. Twitter is used in one of two ways: to express or to engage. While either is OK, you might be using Twitter WRONG to achieve the results you are looking for. Here are a few easy ways to increase your Twitter engagement. Don't settle for any more discouragement!
July 25, 2020
Your attitude towards established rules says a lot about your inner workings as a creative. After all, rules are meant to be...broken? Enforced? Bent? Do the rules matter a great deal or do they not matter at all? What are the rules anyways when you want to express an idea? What are rules for entertaining? Rules for educating? What are the rules if you want to do something new? Something no one was ever bold enough to do? Living on the edge is different than living in the center. Dr. Seuss changed the world with his ideas and style of writing. But here's the real kicker. You can too.
July 11, 2020
A fine line exists between self-interest and selfish. While the self-interested takes accomplishments, skills, needs, and wants of others into account as fuel for the pursuit of something remarkable, a selfish mindset views everyone and everything as a hindering comparison. Have you ever heard the saying, "If only the best birds sang in the forest, the world would be a quiet place"? This truth applies dramatically to us humans and it all starts at what we believe about ourselves. Is your view of yourself high or low?
October 1, 2019
Ever want a little more motivation for those aspirations? Not sure where to go to get some? I'm a motivational junkie. A die-hard when it comes to personal development and self-improvement. Maybe you are too? Over the years, I've come to collect some incredible favorites. If only the whole world would read them, what a place it would become. But I'm not speaking to the world. I'm speaking to you. If you're interested in upping your game, raising the bar, and learning more about yourself along the way, check out these books. Here are my absolute best book recommendations for personal development and success.
September 24, 2019
How seriously do you take your writing? It's a question every author must ask themselves repeatedly throughout their writing journey. It's also the question we hate to ask. The journey of an author is tough. It's grueling. It can be isolating and discouraging. To write is one thing. To write for children is something else entirely. Author and freelance editor Brooke Van Sickle is here to help improve our understanding of what it takes to write for children.