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Let Me Coach You to the Ultimate Writer’s Life - Work at Home, Set Your Own Hours, and Enjoy What You Do
from Suzanne Lieurance, The Working Writer’s Coach
Have you always dreamed of becoming a freelance writer? Someone who works from the comfort of your own home and even lives in comfy pjs, or sweatpants and a t-shirt, most of the time instead of stuffy, uncomfortable business attire?
Ah…it IS a wonderful life.
I know from personal experience. I’m sitting here at my computer in my bathrobe as I write this, while I watch other people outside, trudging off to work at the school behind my house. I’m so thankful I don’t have to jump in the shower every morning, rush to get dressed, and race out the door to a job that makes me miserable. Been there. Done that.
So what’s stopping YOU from living the ultimate writer’s life?
My guess is, you really don’t know how to get started - OR - if you have gotten started, only to encounter a few road blocks along the way, you don’t know what to do next to get back on track.
So, that’s where I come in.
I teach many people HOW to write. But I also coach people and help them develop the freelance writing career of their dreams through my Working Writer’s Coaching Program. I help each writer in the program develop a unique blueprint for a writing career based on his or her individual experience, talents, and interests.
Some of you may know me as a children’s writer, but YOU don’t have to write for children to take advantage of my coaching program. I have coached many people who write only for adults. Some are medical writers, business writers, educational writers, copywriters, etc. The program works for all kinds of writers who want to make freelance writing a part-time or full-time career.
Visit the Working Writer’s Coach NOW and find out about my intensive 12-week Working Writer’s Coaching Program, designed to turn people just like YOU into fulltime freelance writers who make a comfortable living doing what they love to do - write, write, write!
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You’re Invited … to a Virtual Book Tour on Leadership
from Diane Eble
I’m excited to be doing several Virtual Book Tours in the coming weeks, and I’d like to invite you to the first one.
If you’re a leader of any stripe (parent, educator, church leader, community leader, manager, etc.) tune in on October 28 13 to listen to my interview with Nancy Ortberg, author, speaker, teaching pastor, and business consultant. As is typical with Virtual Book Tours, you can ask Nancy Ortberg questions ahead of time. So go ahead–ask Nancy any question you have on how to unleash leadership potential—in yourself or others.
Nancy will answer questions—perhaps yours!—in the upcoming Virtual Book Tour that you can attend via your phone or even computer. Rather than driving somewhere to a physical book tour to hear Nancy talk about her new book, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands: Lessons in Non-Linear Leadership (or missing it altogether because it’s not in your town), you get to hear her either live, or later via replay—from the comfort of your own home!
When you sign up, you’ll also get an excerpt from the book to get you started.
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This Week’s Podcast: Healing from an Abused Past
My guest on this week’s Books ‘n’ Such podcast is Jim Cyr, author of the moving book, The Cracked Pot: Finding Grace in the Cracks of Childhood Abuse.
This podcast is for anyone who has experienced a past marked by abuse, or knows someone who has.
Listen to the incredible story of Jim’s background of not only sexual but ritual Satanic abuse, as well as suffering from five congenital birth defects that required many painful and humiliating surgeries, from his childhood through his teen years. But as Jim Cyr’s story courageously reveals, the wounds of childhood not only heal, they can lead to the loving grace of wisdom, and a heartfelt desire to help others achieve wholeness, too.
In this interview Jim shares how he has found hope, healing and grace, and how anyone else willing to walk the journey of healing can do so as well. Jim is now a storyteller and minister who brings healing to others. Check out more about his book at www.acrackedpot.com and his storytelling at www.hearttales.net.
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Make Article Marketing Part of Your Overall Marketing Plan!
Learn how to make article marketing part of your overall marketing plan when you accept the Lieurance-King New Year’s Article Challenge.
One of the very best reasons to participate in the LK Article Challenge and write lots of great articles is that you can quickly & easily re-purpose your articles into information products. Quickly and easily. Quickly. Easily.
On Tuesday night I am hosting a brand new free teleseminar and here is my personal invitation to every LK Article Challenge Article Writer to join me on
“Article Income Secrets - My Super Fast Create an eBook in a Day with Your Articles System”
=> Tuesday January 22, 2008
=> 5:30 pm Pacific / 8:30 pm Eastern
and Connie Ragen Green of eBookWritingandMarketingSecrets.com will be joining us during the call to help us out.
Click here to register for this free Article Guy TeleSeminar…
PS - And please accept this as my standing invitation to the LK Article Challenge Article Writers to join us on any Article Guy TeleSeminar.
And if you haven’t already done so, give a big thank you to Suzanne & Kristen for doing this challenge, it’s a mighty cool thing!
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Want to Get Published? 8 Top Publishing Pros Reveal Proposal Secrets
Tonight, literary agent, author of 60 books, and editor Terry Whalin will be grilling 8 top publishing professionals on what makes a book proposal stand out to them. What makes them champion the book to the rest of the publishing house so that the publisher will happily pay a handsome advance?
Wait until you see the lineup of those Terry will be interviewing. You could never get access to these people, no matter how many writer’s conferences you go to.
If you can’t make the live call, you’ll get the recording shortly after, along with all the bonuses and the Study Guide.
The Study Guide is 65 pages–in itself an invaluable resource you will turn to again and again.
Also, I’ve written a new article on why, in my opinion, everyone who plans to write a book needs to start with a book proposal–even if you plan to self-publish.
At least read the article. But also, I hope you won’t miss this great opportunity to hear from 8 publishing executives about how to write a great book proposal.
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What Can Teleseminars Do For Your Business?
The following teleseminar is now available as a replay, so if you missed it, there’s still time to listen and benefit.
Also, I am offering my own follow-up teleseminar applying what you’ll learn from Alex Mandossian specifically to being an author.
Is it possible to double your income and triple your time off, using nothing more than your voice, your message, and a telephone?
View this 9-minute video and find out. Then, accept my invitation to gain VIP access to Alex’s Teleseminar Secrets Preview Call for $79 off the $99 call–you get it for only $20.
I guarantee you won’t regret it, should you attend.
Here’s what you’ll learn from tomorrow’s Tele-training call:
- 8 advantages whenever you conduct teleseminars so you too can win more sales at the speed of sound
- embarrassing mistakes most telemarketers make DURING their teleseminars and how you can avoid them
- 9 common mistakes most telemarketers make BEFORE teleseminars and how to easily side-step them forever
- Alex’s 7-Step Plan to quickly triple your passive income as an “Tele-Interviewer” of industry leaders
- 4 closely-guarded teleseminar Case Studies that generated 6-figure profits with little human effort
- 5 core attributes to find low-cost reliable vendors for sales copy, winning website designs and much more!
- 11 little-known, low-cost secrets so you will repeatedly and automatically build your own highly responsive online list(s) from scratch!
- And much, much, much more!! (Alex Mandossian is famous for over-delivering.)
To claim your $79 discount and get this training for the lowest fee, click this link now.
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Invitation to Ask Your Question about Healing the Hurts of the Past
by Diane Eble
In case you’re not familiar with a “Virtual Book Tour,” what happens is that you get to ask the author a question about the topic of the book ahead of time, by going to a special web page and typing in your question. Then, during the Virtual Book Tour live event, the author answers those questions and share more about his or her book.
You get to ask Jim any question you might have about overcoming a difficult childhood, simply by clcking this link.
Jim’s story is one of almost unspeakable abuse. If anyone knows about a difficult past, Jim does. However, the point of the book is definitely
not “poor me.”
No, the point of the book is redemption. Jim shares the darkness of his past not to pose himself as the victim, but to portray God as the
great Redeemer who can take a “cracked pot” and use it to bring much healing and blessing.
(Note: He does get explicit, but it’s only because you must understand the horror of what he went through to appreciate the amazing power of God’s protection and deliverance. None of the explicit material is gratuitous. Jim is as graphic about the healing as he is about the horrors.)
I’m inviting you to listen to this interview I’m doing with Jim Cyr because I believe hearing his story will bless you–pure and simple.
Also, because when you sign up, you get to hear Jim tell the story of the Cracked Pot–the story that inspired him to write the book. Jim is a
professional storyteller, and I believe the story itself will move you.
Even if you can’t think of a question, but you want to hear the story of the Cracked Pot and attend the Virtual Book Tour or listen to the
replay, please go here.
If you or someone you know has struggled with a difficult past, this interview may be just the thing that will point you toward healing and hope.
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What a Great Title Can Do …
by Diane Eble
I was in the doctor office, and as always, I carry a book with me in case I have to wait (typical).
The book was The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss. (Which, by the way, has already changed my life in significant ways–and I haven’t even finished reading it! For instance, it’s changed the way I handle email. )
The physician’s assistant, Lauren, looked at the book and said, “Wouldn’t that be nice?”
“Yes,” I replied. “In fact, if it helped me get to a 4-hour work day, I’d be happy.”
Lauren laughed. “Me, too. I think I’m going to get that book.”
My copy was from the library. I often check out a book from the library first, to see if I want to actually buy it.
I bought it today. So did two friends of mine, after I mentioned the title and that I’m finding it very helpful.The 4-Hour Workweek hit several best-seller lists, and there are a number of reasons why. One is certainly the title. As Lauren said, upon seeing the title, “Who wouldn’t want that?”I hazard the guess that Tim Ferriss has probably sold a lot of books on his title alone. Why? His title promises something quite compelling that appeals to almost anyone. It gets the imagination going. “What if I could get my work done in only 4 hours per week? What else would I do with my life?”
Right now I’m into analyzing book titles as I prepare for my upcoming course, “The Irresistible Title: How to Sell Your Book in 4 Seconds or Less.” If you have a question about finding a compelling title for a book, you can check out the questions I’ve already answered on two of my teleseminars on the subject. You can also check out my course and the several articles on my site.
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Need More Income? Read This…
There are many reasons to substitute teach. Freelance writers often turn to substituting as a way to make some additional income until their writing starts to bring in full time pay. If you’re thinking of trying substitute teaching you’ll want to read this helpful article from Lieurance Group member, Carol Boles.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING: TEN TIPS FOR SUCCESS
by Carol Boles
You may be a recent university graduate with a teaching degree hoping to secure a teaching position, or you may be unable to work full time because you have small children at home. Whatever your reasons, substitute teaching can be a frustrating job if you’re not prepared.
School districts have expectations for substitute teachers. However, many times they fail to communicate those expectations. They assume new and inexperienced teachers know what to do.
Apply these 10 tips and you’ll become a successful substitute teacher - one who is appreciated by both the school district and the students.
1. Be prepared to work - If you know you may have to leave home early the next morning, have your clothes ready. Dress professionally, you will command more respect than those who dress casually. Print directions off the Internet to the school where you have been assigned. If you substitute in elementary schools make sure you wear a watch and have a whistle for recess duty.
2. Be Prompt and Dependable - Always arrive ahead of schedule so you have plenty of time to familiarize yourself with lesson plans and instructions the classroom teacher has prepared for you.
3. Follow the Lesson Plan - Never change the teacher’s lesson plan unless the teacher has failed to leave plans for the day. If you arrive in a classroom without lesson plans, call the office and ask for the teacher’s emergency sub plan. If there isn’t one available, ask the principal or buddy teacher what the students should be working on. It’s always good to bring along an emergency writing exercise, such as “Let Me Tell You About Me” or ” Let Me Tell You About my Favorite Pet.” This will keep students busy while you make plans for the day.
4. Whenever Possible, Teach - If you’re a licensed teacher and familiar with the subject area, then teach. If you are unfamiliar with the subject area, ask another teacher for help.
5. Be Friendly - Help your students feel comfortable with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Greet students at the door as they arrive. Write your name on the board and introduce yourself.
6. Fulfill the Teacher’s Responsibilities - You’re expected to be the teacher on duty, whether that means outside recess, lunchroom supervision, or escorting students on a field trip.
7. Follow District Policies - Every classroom should have an emergency/evacuation plan posted. Familiarize yourself with the designated safe area and the lockdown procedure. Know how to handle a fire drill. Notify the principal, front office or nurse through the intercom system if there is a medical emergency in your classroom. Understand the district and school policy regarding phone and computer use. Never use district equipment for personal use.
8. Be Professional - Never discuss confidential information or behavioral problems with other parents or staff members. Speak with the principal if you have a concern about a particular student and leave a note for the teacher. Leave your views on religion, politics and education at home.
9. Leave a Note - At the end of the day, leave a note detailing the day’s events and what you accomplished. Explain any problems or changes you needed to make in the teacher’s lesson plans and why.
10. Maintain Records - Keep a record of who you substituted for, how long and when. If a payroll error is made you will have a record to refer to.
School districts depend on substitute teachers and are always eager to hire qualified applicants. Do a conscientious and professional job every time and your substitute teaching may lead to a permanent teaching position. But, above all, have fun and enjoy the kids.
Read more of Carol’s articles for teachers, parents, families, and writers at her blog.
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