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Blog postIf you want to start making fantastic meals from scratch, you are not alone. So many people want to start cooking from home but if you are not an experienced cook, then you may have no idea where to start. This is completely normal but if you follow these three tips, you will start being […]
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Blog postIt's hard to get kids to try new foods, and even harder to get them to eat healthy most of the time. Parents are always looking for new and innovative ways to get their children to eat a balanced diet. Help encourage your child to try new foods with these fun and easy tips. With a little creativity, you can make mealtime an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
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Blog postIt can seem like a bit of a chore to get your little ones to adopt healthy eating practices, but it doesn’t need to be that way. So if you are struggling with ways to encourage your child to eat healthily, then look no further.
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Blog postLooking for ways to improve your health by increasing the healthy protein in your diet? Then this post is for you!
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Blog postIf you’re like most people, you probably love pasta. It’s a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. However, if you’re getting a bit bored of the same old ordinary pasta you always use, or you want to try something healthier with fewer carbs, there are plenty of exciting […]
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Blog postIf you are as passionate about food as I am, you might have thought about starting your own food blog where you can get creative and share your passion with others. If that is the case, here are some tips to help you get started.
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Blog postSome people view cooking as something that they have to do. But the lucky person views it as something that they get to do. If you need to do something, it’s always better to find ways to make yourself fall in love with the activity. If you can do that, then it won’t feel like a chore at all. It’ll be something that you get excited to do. So wouldn't it be wonderful if you could fall in love with cooking?
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Blog postIn honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday this year, I was inspired to write the following poem inspired by a passage from One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, a book my father used to read to me many times: I took a look and saw a nook And in that nook, there was a […]
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Blog postWhat happens when something you expect to happen doesn't? You get upset, right? In this episode of The Author's Switch, guest Ben Winter shares his formula for peace of mind by dealing with unmet expectations head on.
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Blog postI'm often asked what books I would recommend reading about writing, publishing, and marketing books. For the next three "me only" episodes of The Author's Switch, I'm going to share my answer to that question. In this episode, I'm sharing books that have helped me write better books. You might be surprised by my choices.
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Blog postFiction can be a tricky thing. It can look so easy to do on the outside. But then, when you get into it, it starts to morph and you can get off track. Or, you can use a variety of tools that keep you on track so that you shorten the learning curve. In this episode, Dave Reed shares his unique journey of discovering his author's voice and how he learned how to develop and structure his stories.
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Blog postYou’ve been sitting at your desk for hours – possibly days – and just can’t get the words out. Writer’s Block isn’t fun, it isn’t pretty, and it certainly isn’t an excuse so that you can twiddle your thumbs. In this episode of The Author’s Switch, I going to share what writer’s block really is, […]
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Blog postIf you thought I covered a lot about book marketing in the last episode of The Author's Switch, wait until you watch me chat with guest Tina Koenig in this episode! She's been helping clients with their books a bit longer than I have and has lots of stories to share!
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Blog postHave you ever given a presentation where someone in your audience fell asleep … and snored … loudly? That happened to today’s guest on the Public Speaking Super Powers podcast, Andy Cabasso, so he went to work figuring out how to make your topic more interesting so that no one would ever fall asleep on […]
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Blog postAre you frustrated or confused about how to get on podcasts? Never fear! In this month’s episode of the Public Speaking Super Powers podcast, my guest, Case Lane, shares her step-by-step process for finding and landing guest podcasting opportunities.
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Where to search for podcasts (Hint: Apple isn’t your best choice!) How to vet the podcasts you find so that you don’t waste your time with those that won’t be a good fit How to find contact information -
Blog postAuthors are often introverts, and podcasting is a great tool for introverts to use to grow their platform. Listen -- or watch -- this episode of the Public Speaking Super Powers podcast, as guest Franciska Kosman shares her tips on how to grow your platform with podcasting.
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Blog postAs you step up to the front of the room, you can feel your face flush and your ears burn. Your hands are shaking as you take command of the stage. A little voice in the back of your head is telling you that everyone can tell how nervous you are.
That little voice lies.
One of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked … after “How do I deal with nerves/fear?” … is “Can’t they tell I’m nervous?” And, frankly, the answer really is “It depends.”
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Blog postOops! I totally spaced producing this episode for February, so here it is for March. But it’s all good, for now, I’m giving it to you in VIDEO because it’s all about speaking on video. During this pandemic, being able to present a strong webinar has become an essential skill. My guest Jeff Brandeis has some useful tips to help you master this skill.
Topics covered in this episode:
How do you read the room when you’re virtual? How do you keep a virtual audience engaged? Effective w -
Blog postAnother month, another writing prompt. I'm challenging myself to do one a month throughout 2021. This month's prompt caught my attention because I love going to hibachi restaurants and watch them throw the food up in the air.
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Blog postI enjoyed the writing prompt last month so much, I’ve decided to challenge myself to do one every month next year. But, being the ambitious person I am, I’m starting this month. I seem to be collecting art and images on my harddrive. This one of the old-fashioned car with the giant pickle ornament on […]
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Blog postWhen I first heard Adam and the Ants perform “Stand and Deliver” on Solid Gold in 1981, I thought he was saying "Stand in Your Liver." Here's my response to the "Misheard Lyrics" writing prompt.
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Blog postAsk any author this question and you’ll get a different answer. Dorothy Parker, American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist once said: “I hate writing, I love having written.” In this post, I’ll share my response to “Does writing energize or exhaust you?”. My response to the question is, “Yes.” Writing can energize me […]
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Blog postThe first time I saw my name in print I was four years old. I was standing on the beach at Mombasa, the damp sand between my toes, and my father had written my name in the sand to see if I could read it. Seeing the letters C-A-R-M-A spelled out before me, the ocean […]
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Blog postHow can nematode reproduction help you write an interesting alien species? Several science fiction tales have explored the possibilities of alternative forms of reproduction from what humanity uses. Ursula Le Guin explored this in much of her work, most notably The Left Hand of Darkness. I recently came upon some research that gives another possibility to explore.
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Blog postHow can a story titled "Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat" help you write an original science fiction or horror story? Here are the basics of the news item and some writing prompts for how you might use them in a fictional tale of your own.
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Blog postJune is National Audiobook and to celebrate, I fully intended to launch the audiobook version of Public Speaking Super Powers. I hired an audio engineer. I verified which of my microphones would be best to use. And I purchased a mini-sound-proofing device to help make the sound crisper. This was all done by February. Plenty of time to get this all done, right?
Then I started working on the script.
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Blog postA couple of years ago, I started reading books about the Catholic faith during Lent. You can read my previous posts from 2018 and 2019, if you wish. Normally, I only read three books during those 40 days, but because I started early … and have decided not to stop, I go through four this […]
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