A Freelancer's Journey, Part Two

Don't give up on the journey of being a freelance writer. Learn from this year's Academy Awards.

Top Ten Presentation Tips

Communication is the engine that drives your business success. When your career is on the line, your presentation skills must be at the same high level as your business skills. Following are some tips that will help you be perceived as a confident and effective presenter when it matters:

Romance Readers' Pet Peeves

Avoiding over-used phrases in romance novels and short stories.

Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

1) Listen without judgment. The key to good communication is listening well. Save your judging for later after you have heard and understood what was said. 2) Listen with the willingness to be swayed...

A Writer's Gifts

Each writer has special talents that he or she should cultivate and nurture.

Thinking About It

Some of the reasons why writers procrastinate.

How to Speak So Your Audience Will Listen

Communications consultant claims the easiest, funniest speech is often the one the crowd likes best

What Do People Want To Read?

Did you ever wonder what information people want most?

Write a Short Book to Launch Your Speaking Business

The myth continues-that a real book must be in print and it must be over 160 pages. Rethink the premier approach: Write a short book to get more bookings, get your word out to thousands, gain credibility, as well as vast virtual promotion and an ongoing increased stream of income.

Speech/Language Disorders in Adults

There are many types of speech and language impairments that affect adults in the workforce. Workers with these problems often report increased stress due to their inability to communicate easily. Yet these problems can often be treated or at least improved, and many health insurance plans will pay for at least part of the treatment.

Six Writing Techniques That Will Increase Your Creativity and Your Ability to Learn

Do you know what a split infinitive is? No? It doesn't matter! Writing has an almost magical power to foster learning--whether you are a whiz at grammar or not. Try these six techniques to increase your creativity and your ability to learn.

So You Need Some Inspiration? Try Some RPC: Risk, Passion and Creativity!

How to release your creativity and get started writing your stories now!

The Difference Between Critiquing and Criticism

Creativity is as fragile as a budding flower; good critiquing helps it blossom whereas negative criticism nips it in the bud. This article explores how to differentiate and what to do to protect your creativity from destructive criticism from without and within.