Writing Career

The Huck Finn of foreign correspondents provides a colorful account of old Honolulu, the island nobility, the City of Refuge on the Kona coast, and the active volcano of Kilauea. These selections of Mark Twain's newspaper dispatches are both charming and informative. The light touch of the great humorist is seldom missing as he reveals the "loveliest fleet of islands that lie anchored in any ocean".

Everyone has a story to tell. Sharing that story can change you, your community, or even the world. But how do you start? This inspirational guide invites listeners to unlock their truth and share it, whether in a TED talk, a blog post, or a conversation with their loved ones. Storytelling coaches Heather Box and Julian Mocine-McQueen reveal how to embrace the power of personal storytelling in a series of easy steps. Their practical and motivating advice fills this charming audiobook. It's a meaningful gift and a powerful reminder that stories matter.

From the New York Times best-selling author of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, a call to break through our limits and say yes to a life of infinite possibility.

Today's coaches are challenged with the recurring task of weaving threads from several disciplines into a tapestry that is fit for purpose in helping their clients learn and succeed. In this sense, the coach has to become a discriminating eclectic, developing a keen sense of judgment to select which threads are best woven into the fabric and those that it would be better to simply throw away.

Too many times, people rush into building and they don’t focus enough energy on the most important step for sustained success in the non-profit field. What’s that secret? We’ll tell you...It’s a business plan. We know, we know, it sounds boring, right? Well, guess what? It is the lifeblood of a true, long-lasting and impactful non-profit org. This audiobook will show you how a business plan can lead to more investors which means a greater chance to make an impact.

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.

50 Things to Know About Writing for a Living, by Amanda Walton, offers a straightforward approach to being able to earn an income while writing.

Every business making sales online is engaged in a battle to get customers to click. More clicks equals more sales equals a more successful business. How do you write copy that will encourage more people to buy from you? How do you persuade customers over the line to make that final buying decision? What is the art of the click? The answer lies in the power of direct-response copywriting.

How to Be an Authortunist shares three decades of information gathered from the writing and publishing industry. From unconventional ideas, such as how to use Second Life for promoting your work, to time-tested tools, like how to write a press release. Included are templates, websites and other specifics that will help you slap down the impostor syndrome and be your best publishing self. From the publisher of Space and Time magazine (est. 1966), an two times Bram Stoker Awards® winner and the curator behind the weekly Authortunities calendar newsletter on Substack. Authortunist. / (...

Writing at Work covers everything professionals need to know about writing on the job today. HR and L&D managers can use this new course to train experienced employees who already know the basics of business writing but could use a refresher.

"SAVE MONEY LIVING CHEAPER" Do you want to stay afloat in this confusing world? No matter where you live or what has happened to you over the past few months. Right now with the virus the world has gone completely mad, it has changed completely from what it was like last year. The government has gone completely tax and regulation mad. Also electricity prices keep going up, and rents are definitely not cheap anymore. And if you have made the biggest investment of your life and actually brought your house, you can guarantee land taxes will go up and keep going up. And to top it off this ...

Everyone wants to be a writer, and they want to know what they can do to make that dream come true. However, most aspiring writers do not understand how to position themselves so they are ready when presented with an opportunity. They identify themselves as writers but have no writing samples, or their websites and social media talk all about their paintings or music but say nothing of who they are as writers.

Are you struggling for ideas for your first blog? You’d like to get started but don’t have the first clue on how to write a blog post? Or maybe you’re just looking for proven methods that actually works when it comes to monetizing your blog? If this sounds like you, then don’t worry you’re not alone. In this day and age, making money through blogging has never been made so easy, yet only five percent of bloggers actually make a full-time income through their blogs.

First of a two-book series to address problem solving and writing skills among your team or students via a simple proven formula that is the foundation to structured thinking, to write clearly, to persuade a target audience to say yes. You can put it into practice right away!

Ready to swap the 9-to-5 grind for a writing career you control? The Freelancer’s Playbook hands you a proven, step-by-step system for turning words into a predictable income—without the guess-work, overwhelm, or feast-or-famine cycle.

This booklet from Carolyn Howard-Johnson, a UCLA Extension Writers' Program instructor for nearly a decade, helps authors love the project they most love to hate - writing a book proposal. She has taken the guessing out of the book proposal process. Now, there is no need to take expensive, time-consuming classes or spend hours reading a tome to find the voice and format that will propel an author's idea from a dream to reality.

All of us are running the marathon of success where each individual aspires to become more successful and contented than the rest around them. People locate happiness and inner gratification their whole lives—some find it in money and possessing objects, animals, houses, fancy cars, and others in things like family, relationships, exercise, holidays, friends, and experiences.

Grants are funds provided by organizations, governments, or individuals to support specific projects or initiatives. They're typically non-repayable, aiming to help recipients achieve goals in areas like research, education, community development, or the arts. Grant seekers often need to submit proposals outlining their project's purpose, budget, and expected outcomes. Grants can be competitive, requiring careful planning and alignment with the funder's objectives.

Unlock the secrets to a rewarding career in romance ghostwriting with The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Romance Ghostwriter. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from aspiring writer to successful ghostwriter in the lucrative world of romance fiction. Have you ever dreamed of earning money by writing romance books? Do you want to turn your passion for romance novels into a profitable career? You don't need an expensive online course - this book is your essential companion, packed with practical advice, expert insights, and actionable steps to help you achieve your ...

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.