This is a quick reminder about my Introduction to Blogging for Business workshop. The workshop will be held from 9:30 am to 11 am on Friday, August 31, 2018 at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St – 11th Floor, Room 1103. We are going to cover what a blog is, why you should own one and keys…
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9 Ways Freelance Writers Are Leaving Money on the Table
Check my recent guest post 9 Ways Freelance Writers Are Leaving Money on the Table on Growmap. You may be shocked at how much money you are leaving on the table.
Social Media Explained in Writing
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat. What are they and what do they do? Although these social media tools have been around for over a decade, people still don’t fully understand what they are or how to use them to promote themselves and their ventures. This chart is a fun way to explain a…
Review of Lumen5
I was introduced to Lumen5 by members of two Facebook groups to which I belong. They sang the praises of this program and I had to check it out. I would give the free version four out of five stars. Here’s why. The Coolness of Lumen5 – Free Version The fact that they offer a…
Unleash Your Inner Poet – Saturday, September 8, 2018
Do you want to learn the basics of writing poetry? CWA is hosting To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme, That is Poetry, a two-hour workshop where Yolanda Simmons Battle will teach participants how to: Focus on the basics of creating poetry Utilize various tools and techniques of poetry writing Create and share their own original…
Literacy Skills Are Keys to Success
It’s almost impossible to find a high paying job without competent skills in writing and reading. If you look at job ads, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing is a requirement. This is because the art of written communication is used globally regardless of language. While language cannot cross borders as easily as…
5 Must-Have Branding Tools Speakers Should Use
Are you considering entering the speaking arena? If so, it is important that you distinguish yourself from your competitors, especially if you speak on the same topic. This is best done through branding. Following are five must-have branding tools speakers should use. Branding Tools for Speakers Website Your website should let people know who you…
Introduction for Blogging for Business – August 31, 2018
Did you know that businesses that blog receive over 50% more traffic than those that don’t? If you’re a small business owner and have not started blogging yet, you need to be at at my Introduction to Blogging for Business workshop. We are going to cover what a blog is and why you should own one….
5 Must-Have Branding Tools for Bloggers
Bloggers have become more popular over the years and are growing into brands. Some are known by their own names or the names of their sites; by the topics or missions of their sites; or by their level of online influence. Whether you are new to blogging or have been doing it for years, you…
Is This The Kind Of Novel You Want To Write?
So, you want to write a novel? That’s such a great ambition to have and it’s possible. When you decide to become an author, you to first determine what you want to write. Then, you need to find your voice, which is usually done through writing. Finally, you decide which genre you tend to lean…