Monthly Archives: May 2015

Getting an Early Start

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Getting an Early Start by Patricia Cox I am most in favor of (1) never giving up and (2) slow and steady wins the race. This is why I have a published novel, the very first draft of which was … Continue reading →

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Exploring Newspapers for Inspiration

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Exploring Newspapers for Inspiration by C.K. Thomas For a couple of years way back in the 1980s, I worked indexing The Arizona Republic and The Phoenix Gazette for inclusion in a searchable database reporters could access from the computers on … Continue reading →

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Now Available! “Skin Remodeling DIY: An Introduction to the Underground World of Do-It-Yourself Skin Care”

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Now Available! “Skin Remodeling DIY: An Introduction to the Underground World of Do-It-Yourself Skin Care” by Deborah Tosline With a little bit of knowledge and effort, it is possible to improve the condition of the skin. Skin Remodeling DIY provides … Continue reading →

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Happy Sunscreen Protection Day!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Happy Sunscreen Protection Day! by Rebecca Joy What?! What the heck does Sunscreen Protection Day have to do with this authors’ blog? Let’s say you’re in the skincare industry and you’ve published your book or write a blog on tips … Continue reading →

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ADHD: Case summaries

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Laura Orsini

ADHD: Case summaries by Ellen Buikema The following case study summaries were used as part of the research for my book, Parenting … A Work in Progress. The names have been changed to protect their privacy. I encountered Jack and … Continue reading →

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How to Go Viral in Six STEPPS

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Laura Orsini

How to Go Viral in Six STEPPS by Mary Ellen Stepanich, Ph.D. I confess – I’m addicted to learning. Rather than enroll at a university, I buy The Great Courses – DVDs, CDs, downloads. I love them all. The latest … Continue reading →

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Your Torso – It Does More than Connect Your Arms and Legs

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Your Torso – It Does More than Connect Your Arms and Legs by Barbara Chatzkel For those of you who read last month’s post on arms, did you notice you were you more aware of how people used their arms … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Group: Partner with a Nonprofit to Increase Your Reach

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Laura Orsini

The Power of the Group: Partner with a Nonprofit to Increase Your Reach Regardless of the subject or genre of your book, chances are good that there’s a nonprofit organization that would be a good fit as a partner. Books … Continue reading →

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A Quick Grammar Trick to Improve Freelance Sales

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

A Quick Grammar Trick to Improve Freelance Sales Success in freelance writing isn’t just about putting words to the page: It’s a matter of selling your skills, your services, and yourself. For many freelancers, the business side is a more … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day? by Diana DeLugan Every year on Memorial Day weekend, my mother made sure that the photos of our family’s military men and women were displayed. For a woman with many physical ailments, displaying military … Continue reading →

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