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If you don't pressure yourself, you ain't never gonna have enough words down to make you a contenda (to mis-quote Marlon Brando in 'On the Waterfront'!) Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AL0zI #AuthorJohnBraine #WriterSBlockAnd #MisQuoteMarlonBrando #FeelGoodComplete #SpecificWordCounts #FullTimeWriter #WordsSheDWritten #FeelBad #CountsWords #WorkComing

🤩 #fridayfun 🤩 Here's a bit of #satire from the archives that beautifully illustrates the importance of having a #professionalwriter on your team. #Executives who trust a writer to develop their #personalbrand see more results and less red pen. 🖋 #executivecommunications #executivepersonalbranding

So the next time you get a dodgy or insulting deal offered to you, don't think, "Well it's just me, what I do doesn't make a difference" - because it does. Read the full article: Passion, Pride & Patience - A Writer's Lot ▸ https://lttr.ai/79ae #UnderstandIndustryProfessionals #LargelyMeaninglessPaperwork #CallBulletTime #CompanyPensionPlans #WritersGuildSeminar #BodySpecificallySet #ProtectWritersInterests #InsultingDealOffered #EffectiveBusinessTools #RevereSuccessfulArtists

Ever wondered how to punctuate dialogue? Look no further than my first blog post! Everything you need to know so you can spend your time writing killer dialogue and not figuring out how to integrate it into the rest of your prose. http://wix.to/V5tGXMN

Whenever I can mingle and make magic with the SHE EVOLVES - I go for it. These lovely ladies are movers, shakers, and magic-makers who I know have big, brilliant, badass books inside of them. So, I popped in for a mini workshop at their 'Stop Playing So Darn Small' Event to share my writing secrets and how to Start Playing Big with your IP. It's short, hand-cramp worthy and hopefully inspires you to write your very own stories. #bookcoach #writingcoach #ghostwriter #bookwritinghelp #BookWritingTip #SheEvolves

Good tips on public speaking #publicspeakingtips I hated speaking in front of people until I took acting lessons. The fear suddenly went away! But I'm still an introvert. Except on stage.

Want to have a deeper, more commanding voice? Take a nice deep breath through your nose and slow down your pace. This will help your words come out with an air of confidence and authority. #deepervoice #masculinity #authority #attraction #voicetips #deep #voice #voiceover #training #voiceoverartist

Master your messaging from fluff to clarity Are you struggling to convey what it is you do as an offer or a service? You know you do an amazing job, your clients couldn’t be happier, but when it comes to promoting your services or telling people what you do, or even making an offer… you fall short? Perhaps you stumble on your words, you tell a whole long story about what you do to justify the bits and bobs, and ultimately you talk in big concepts and fluff and kerfuffle. You may even get a bit hot in the face and feel like a fraud because it all sounds like a load of rubbish. Today on the Rebellious Business Show we have Caroline Antonia walking you through the non-writers promotion writing method that will help you clarify your offer and communicate it clearly (through the written or spoken word) in a few simple steps. This is seriously simple stuff, you can learn the steps in a few minutes, and master them with a bit o…

Advice from Ronald Reagan's speechwriter: Before you write -- phone a friend. Peggy Noonan was Reagan's speechwriter from '84-'86, and she recommends starting by getting a second opinion. What for? To find something funny to say at the start. That's right - start your #speech with a laugh. Obviously this doesn't apply if you're speaking about a tragedy -- but other wise, have at it! ------ Get a weekly email briefing with Let's Talk Speeches -- the newsletter that is... - written by a speechwriter with 9 years' experience... - tells you how to speak so people listen... - and takes just 5-10 minutes to read

Toxicity manifests in various forms, some more subtle than others. It's important to remain vigilant and spot the signs before they get out of hand. In Lacey's case, if Nick hadn't publicly embarrassed her, she might not have taken the necessary steps to save herself. To get a copy of #ChosenSisters, visit https://lnkd.in/eTpYMmQC #novelwriting #christianfiction #toxicrelationships #mustread #newbookalert #chosensisters #booklove #bookrecommendations