Category: Tips
Establishing Digital Presence
In this day and age, entrepreneurship seems to be the name of the game. People are finding more and more ways to make money on their own terms and on their own schedules (heck, I’m doing it, too). With so many new businesses and ideas, it is important that one knows how to establish a […]
Read MoreWriting Resources For Inspiration
If you’re like me, and have a million and one things to do, sometimes it can be hard to stay motivated. We can all use a little something to keep us inspired. Hence, I give you a few resources I use for writing inspiration and to stay on top of the industry. Podcasts If you […]
Read MoreThe Art of the Draft
In any execution of a writing project, it is important to learn the art of the draft. Some people have a skewed idea of what it takes to get a project done. Very seldom is it a “one and done” situation when it comes to creating the perfect piece (what really is perfect any way?). […]
Read MoreGuides to Love: A Short List
I recently attended a manuscript workshop that was hosted by a friend. She had recently written a book (I edited it) and wanted to help others get started on their passion project. Of the many questions that I was asked as an editor, one stood out: which guides do I use when I’m writing and […]
Read MoreGetting Published
So, you wrote something magnificent and now you want to get it published. How in the heck do you do that? You’ve heard about E-Publishing and you know about publishing powerhouses such as Random House, Penguin, etc or maybe you want to be featured in your favorite magazine. Whichever way you want to go, here […]
Read MoreResolving to be Resolute In 2017
Happy 2017, all! I hope that all of my readers, browsers, and fellow writers, had a wonderful holiday season. I very much enjoyed mine and am very excited to see what wonderful things this new year brings! Over my holiday, I was very happy to enjoy some time with friends that I haven’t seen in […]
Read MoreHow to Make Your Presentation…Presentable
So, your boss has asked you to put together a Power Point presentation and a speech for a project you’ve been working on. You begin to panic. The last time you even looked at a Power Point was in college, and even then you were half-asleep. Also, you hate speaking in front of people! This presentation is […]
Read MorePractice Makes Perfect
Practice makes perfect. We’ve heard that phrase from the time we were children. It was imparted to is by our parents and schoolteachers, printed in our textbooks and on worksheets, and followed us to adulthood. Whether or not you liked it as a kid, you later realized that there was truth in the statement–that no skill […]
Read MoreWhat’s Your Story?
If you have followed any of the articles that I’ve written for the Soul Pitt Quarterly, then you’ll know that I LOVE HISTORY. It was my minor is college and has always been #3 on the list of things that I have enjoyed since I was a kid. I owe much of this adoration to […]
Read MoreReadying The Mind to Write
How do you begin writing? Do you just sit down and get to it or does it take you a while? Writing, as we know, is a process. Whether you jot all your ideas in a notebook or begin writing lines on your laptop, your mind must go through a process to develop your ideas. […]
Read MoreWriting Tip: Proper Salutations
A salutation is always a great thing to include in an email. Salutations set the tone, which is important when there is a critical message to convey. Try a “Good Morning” or “Hello”. Perception, even in writing, is always key! Things to avoid: “Hey!” “What’s up?” “Dear Sir, or Ma’am” “To Whom It May Concern,” […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Writing Tools
Whenever I sit down to write, these are my top must-have tools. Are there tools that you cannot write without?
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