Writing Career

You’ve written the best book ever, and now, everyone will be racing to read it. That was the plan anyway. As a first-time author, you walk a fine line between planning for and marketing your book for success and the crushing reality of low sales. Book Marketing for the First-Time Author breaks down the most important elements that you need to market your book. Master the fundamentals covered here to set your book up for success.

The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. That's not surprising when you consider that the average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To break through, says high-stakes communications expert Paul Hellman, you need to focus on your audience, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.

This book will show you how to write a mini book that will move the needle for you and your business in days… not months. The world has changed, people want shorter content. They want their problems solved in less time… with fewer words. Chris Stanley breaks down the Mini Book Model so you’ll know exactly what to do every step of the way.

This audiobook is a detailed guide for effective resume writing. Write a resume that lands interviews and gets your foot in the door. Your resume is a powerful career marketing tool; thus, your resume should be a persuasive marketing piece and not a dull career biography. Don't let your resume go unnoticed: take charge, and follow this course to learn how to get your foot in the door and market your greatest commodity: yourself.

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Art-Write:The Writing Guide for Visual Artists has a single intention: to teach artists how to write about their own artwork. This concise and current career resource is filled with achievable advice on how to write for art promotion and sales. The audiobook offers a step-by-step approach to create a professional artist statement, with thinking and writing exercises to ease the process and develop authentic and clear content.

Funding your author career isn’t easy, but you CAN make money WHILE pursuing your passion for writing. How? By working on other people’s books in addition to your own. This book is the no-nonsense guide to starting the writing side-hustle you've been waiting for. Author and veteran editor Kristin McTiernan shares her experience of creating and growing a 6-figure freelance writing business and will guide you in creating that success for yourself.

Martin Delany University has provided home, career, and stability for generations of Bennets. It’s 1999 and the latest generation of Bennets prepare for the new millennium, unaware of the changes the year 2000 will bring. For Professor Elizabeth Bennet, that means questioning her position and dedication within the prestigious HBCU. She’s also tired of defending her rap music studies, especially to stuck up outsiders like visiting economics professor Dr. William Darcy. When her sister Jane takes an interest in Darcy’s best friend, Charles Bingley, she forces herself to tolerate him, at...

📚 'My AI Career Coach' is your power-packed guide to supercharging your career journey, the latest addition to the bestselling 'My AI' series. Leveraging ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI, this book navigates you through the complex world of career growth. 💻 🚀 Discover how to harness the power of AI to craft compelling resumes and cover letters, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and prepare for interviews with pinpoint precision. Navigate networking events with AI-crafted conversation starters and tap into online courses to turbocharge your skills. 🔥 📅 But we're not just ...

This easy-listen audiobook will teach you all the essentials of copywriting, from understanding products, audiences, and benefits to closing the sale. It’s packed with real-life examples that will show you exactly how the ideas work in the real world. Plus there's a whole chapter of handy tips on writing ads, websites, broadcast media, direct mail, social media, and print.

"A Meat and Potatoes Songwriting Manual" PRAISE FOR ON SONGWRITING“Veteran, versatile singer/songwriter Aaron Espe's new book is a remarkable and inspiring and courageous feat. It is a methodical and engaging deep-dive into the songwriting process, exploring creative psychology and providing useful tips to stay fresh through the ebbs and flows of songwriter life and craft. Above all, this book will challenge your thinking and, dare I say, perhaps make you a better writer after all is said and done. This meat and potatoes songwriting manual is a welcomed addition to the genre and has the ...

Writing is important to many of us—for our careers, studies, businesses or creative fulfilment—but sitting down and doing it can feel impossible. We often struggle to give it the attention it deserves. We can't find time. Our focus is torn. Distractions are everywhere. Our inner critic keeps telling us we're no good. But what if you could find a highly effective writing habit that was perfect for you? Bec Evans and Chris Smith have helped thousands of people stop procrastinating, overcome their blocks and reach their writing goals. Now they share their successful approach with you.

Breaking into freelance writing has gotten much easier for word-savvy entrepreneurs like you. But even in the golden age of content creation, you still need to know what it takes to launch and consistently pitch your services so you can grow and scale your freelance writing side hustle into a full-fledged career you really love. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business is an easy-to-understand, introductory, and nontechnical approach to the world of freelance writing.

Do you need to do a wedding speech but have no idea how to start or what to say? Are you nervous about standing up and speaking in public? The Wedding Speech Manual is your complete, practical, step-by-step guide to how to write and perform a personalized wedding speech: something which will be enjoyed and cherished by your loved ones, friends, and family.

❓ Do you dream of starting a business? Want to grow the money you’ve worked hard for? If so, keep reading… ❓ What if you could turn $100 into a thriving business or investment portfolio? What if that same $100 could be the foundation of your financial freedom? ❓ Have you ever watched others spend their parents' money and wondered if you could create wealth on your own? What if I told you Richard Branson built a $20 billion empire with just $200 at age 15? The truth is: your age is your biggest advantage, not your limitation. ✅ Yes, you can start a business and succeed! 📖 In ...

The art of presenting needs a serious shake-up. Presenters are constantly on the lookout for fresh ideas to get their messages across but mistakenly believe PowerPoint is the right medium to do so. This often results in uninspiring presentations consisting of countless lackluster slides that their audiences are forced to sit through - sometimes at the expense of their own sanity. In How to Make Your Point Without PowerPoint, renowned public speaker and Speakers Hall of Fame inductee Douglas Kruger aims to end the tedium of the PowerPoint medium.

As mothers and housewives, we go through periods of isolation and loneliness. There are times where the intellectual depth is Sesame Street and the only people you have to bounce ideas off of are toddlers that just want to eat sand and bang on things. What do you do? You start writing and blogging! But how with all the diaper changes and cooking? It's easier than you think. This book is a collection of thoughts, experiences, advice, and inspiration from a mother that is building a writing career and raising a happy family.

If you've dreamed of being paid to write, but have no idea how to get started, this is the book for you. Learn how to set up your first workspace in your home. Discover where to get training when you have no budget for classes. Find groups that can give you free feedback on your writing. Explore ways to stay focused when you can't get your head in the game. Get information about influencers in your chosen niche that can help you take your writing to the next level. Access sample documents that set your business up for success.

Whether you talk, text, or email, Effective Communication at Work has everything you need to help boost your workplace performance and productivity. From honing listening to polishing speaking and writing skills, this essential guide delivers simple, powerful strategies and timely tips that can help you increase the impact of your business communication and correspondence both online and offline. Learn how to build stronger relationships and advance your career by mastering the art of effective communication.