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Three Ways to Find Time to Write
One of the legitimate concerns people face when it comes to writing a book (or even a blog) is finding time to write. Believe it or not, as a well-published author, I can sympathize. I’m always writing or editing for my clients—that’s my job! What often feels like a struggle, however, is finding time to
Black and White Thinking
When I was about ten years old, a child psychologist asked me once, “Have you ever heard the word ‘scapegoat’?” “No,” I responded, arms crossed, not giving anything away. “A scapegoat is one member of a family who is blamed for things, picked on, and constantly put down. It seems like the scapegoat is always
Mistake 2 of the Top 5 Writing Mistakes People Make and How to Eliminate Them
This is the second of a five-part series of blogs in which I explain the top 5 writing mistakes people make and how to eliminate them. For mistake 2, I want to free you and your voice. Mistake 2: You think you have to pretend you’re someone you’re not. In general, we all want to sound
Sex Education
In her memoir, My Pussy Talks, Mukee Okan tells a candid, moving story of her conservative upbringing in Sydney, Australia and how, as an adult, she became a paid escort, a certified sexual surrogate partner, and a spiritual sexuality teacher. Her frank, often comical stories about her first adolescent sexual experiences show how little she and other
Five Insider Secrets to Writing and Finishing Your Book
I’m an accomplished speaker, sales professional, and business owner, but I was not prepared for what writing my book, Speak with Confidence. Sell with Authority (April 2018) kicked up for me. It awakened every inch of me. I found a voice for everything I was thinking, doing, saying, or experiencing at the time: “I’m not
Random Recreational Violence
In 2005 and 2006, serial shooters terrorized Phoenix, Arizona with drive-by, late night shootings of animals and people that these criminals called “random recreational violence.” On May 30, 2006, Clark Schwartzkopf, a veteran detective with the Phoenix Police Department, took on the case. In his book (with an excerpt of Chapter 10 here), he tells
“Don’t Quit!” and Other Valuable Advice Authors Need to Finish Their Book
Although writing a book can be challenging for many reasons, I can tell you from my own experience, it’s worth it! Here are four pieces of the best advice I can give other first-time authors about how to write and finish a book. Find a core group of people to support and hold you accountable—no
Recipe for a Life of Serenity and Peace
Ingredients 1 gawky, insecure teenage girl 1 handsome young man 8 years of bliss 7 years of boredom 2 large measures of freedom Enough booze to numb your feelings (to taste) Add stimulants as needed 1 night in jail 1 recovering son 6 years of promotions 1 large period of depression 1 small decision to
Author, Hiding Behind the Mask of Leadership