Guest Post: Dorit Sasson on How Authors Can Make a Crowdfunding Campaign Fun...
Why crowdfunding? As you might have gathered from my interview with Amanda Barbara, co-founder of Pubslush, running a campaign can be arduous. Many authors dread this kind of work. Yet this work will...
View ArticleCrafting Life & Family Stories: A Fall Writing Retreat at Iris Inn Bed &...
I am excited to announce a Fall Writing Retreat at the Iris Inn which will be held during the weekend of November 20-22, 2015 in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia! I have partnered with Dave and Heidi...
View ArticleHow to Build Your Business with Branded Images
I don’t mean to state the obvious, but I know you have heard that famous saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” It’s true! Take a look around you the next time you open your computer, tablet,...
View ArticleThe Weleet Coworking Model Focuses on Creating a True Community
Finally, there’s a co-working model in NYC that won’t break my business budget. As a full-time, small business owner who works solely out of my home, I am grateful to have an alternative option in the...
View ArticleIs Your Mindset Affecting Your Business?
If I told you that the last couple of months had been easy-breezy, I’d be lying to you. I’ve had so much inner turmoil within my soul and brain that I have had to pull back and work on the most...
View ArticleMarketing for Writers and Authors–Online Class Starts October 7th
Course Description Whether you are a freelance writer, author, or both, it is imperative that you have a plan in place for getting your message out about your work(s). The single-most effective way to...
View ArticleShould You Create A Podcast For Your Business?
Should you, or should you not, start a podcast for your business? {tweet this} THAT is the hot question being asked of me in the work I am doing with clients around their brand’s overall content...
View ArticleWhy Writers and Authors Must Have A Brand
Many writers and authors do not see the need to build a brand around their words, services, and books. They fall into the trap of thinking that “only the big guys” need to have an identifiable, strong...
View ArticleHome Writing Workplace Organization
Working at home can be a dream for so many of us. And when we finally get the chance to make it come true, we think it is going to be so easy. After all, you are the boss of your time, space, and...
View Article4 Ways to Market Yourself As An Author and Writer
Whether you are a freelance writer, author, or both, it is imperative that you have a plan in place for getting your message out about your work(s). The single-most effective way to achieve this is...
View Article4 Reasons You Should Use Periscope in Your Business
Let’s get down to business. Do you Scope? If not, stick with me while I explain a few things. And if so…keep on reading! Periscope is a live-streaming video mobile app that Twitter purchased in...
View ArticleDo You Have a Solid Content Marketing Plan in Place?
Meet Jessica. Jessica called me up one day and asked for some advice. She is in the process of launching two businesses, that she thought could potentially work together—as far as the content goes....
View Article5 Lessons Travel+SocialGood Wants to Teach the World
As I prepare to head out to the Travel+SocialGood Conference in New York City, I can’t help but think about how far my own beliefs concerning travel have changed over the past few years, as a result of...
View ArticleExpand Your Digital Footprint
Do you remember the days back in college (or for the younger crowd, high school!), when people were constantly talking to you about posting to the internet with care? You may have heard things like:...
View ArticlePass the Marker Please: Create a Keepsake Holiday Tablecloth
What if I told you I wanted you to take heavy, dark PERMANENT markers to your tablecloth this year? Would you think I had completely lost my mind? Yes, you read that right. Today, I am going to share...
View Article30 Ways Authors Can Prepare for the New Year
As writers, we are getting ready to close out another year of ferocious writing. Like all other aspects of our lives, there are plenty of ways that we can get ourselves prepared for the New Year. 30...
View Article50 Ways Small Business Owners Can Prepare for the New Year
Woohhooo! We made it through another year as business owners. While you continue to finish 2015 strongly, there are plenty of ways you can get yourself prepared for the New Year, as a small business...
View ArticleFrom Public School Teacher to World-Traveling Copywriter
Three years ago, I was a public school teacher, teaching 8th grade English Language Arts in New York City. When Hurricane Sandy slammed our coastline and caused destruction at levels I had never before...
View ArticleLearn How to Make a Living As a Copywriter
Just three years ago, I was a school teacher teaching 12-14 year olds how to read and write in New York City public schools. When I decided I had had enough of the non-student-centered shenanigans...
View ArticleIs Your Mindset Affecting Your Business?
If I told you that the last couple of months had been easy-breezy, I’d be lying to you. I’ve had so much inner turmoil within my soul and brain that I have had to pull back and work on the most...
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