Turn Weak Speak into Power Talk

Are you a victim of Weak Speak? Do your words betray you?
If you ever wondered why your employees don’t follow your lead or why your ideas are never accepted, here’s a thought. You may be telling people that your ideas aren’t important. It’s not enough to have confident body language and a strong voice if your words are  wimpy.

Annoy-Free Writing: Word Mix-Ups and Apostrophes

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Ideas... Articles... Books... The Power Of Words

Ideas... The starting point of all achievement. Ideas can lead to new directions in your thinking, business, or life. Ideas can lead you to express your new ideas in written articles. Many times, these articles are the starting point for books. Even great books!...

Warming Up: Ten Exercises for Fiction Writers

Would you expect to wake up one morning and successfully run a marathon without any preparation? Would you think it reasonable to sit before a piano and--with little or no practice--play a concerto? Probably not. Why, then, do so many people seem surprised to discover that the will to write isn't always enough to overcome the blank screen or page? Doesn't it make sense that, like athletes and musicians, writers might benefit from training, too? And that includes warming up--with exercises.

Learn the Four-Step Secret to a Perfect Manuscript

Use four simple steps to save time writing and editing.

Defy the Myths, Get Your Book Written--Fast! - Part 2

Why don't you write a book? Most people complain it takes too long. They are too busy. These are reasons, but they aren't real, they are myths. You can write a profitable book--even a lot of books--fast!

Why Should Writers Give A Hoot About OWL's?

Although Online Writing Labs or OWLs are developed by various universities throughout the world, they provide valuable resources for all types of writers.

How Do You Judge A Writing Contest?

Are writing contests worth your time and energy? If only there was a simple answer to this controversial question...

Ten Days to a Publishable Poem

While there is no perfect plan to create incredible poetry, there are literally hundreds of possible techniques that will help you achieve your goal of getting published.

When The Words Won't Come

Sometimes the muse is sleeping and you need to what that master up. Here's a proven way. I use it all the time.

Ask a Better Question

Asking good questions is a critical skill for effective conversation. This article describes 4 ways to make your questions better.

Creative Presentation Openers That Work - How to Capture Your Audience's Undivided Attention

A great way to begin a presentation is with an attention-getting device that will get the audience EXCITED about listening to the rest of your presentation. This article describes and provides examples of the top seven types of presentation openers.

Teaching Classes and Workshops For Profit and to Build Your Expert Reputation

Want to make money while you're building your credibility and being exposed to hundreds of thousands of potential clients? Teach continuing education classes and seminars. You don't need a degree or teacher certification, just helpful knowledge to share with others.

10 Laws of Great Storytelling

What are the 10 laws of great storytelling? You'd be surprised by the answers ...

Storytelling - The Inherent Power of Success

Storytelling is the one skill, if developed properly, can bring you unimaginable success ...