Category Archives: Success and Self-Improvement

The Slow and Steady Technique for Writers

In this article I teach you how to apply The Slow-and-Steady Method to writing Continue reading

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Influence: A Key Component of Success

The ability to influence people’s beliefs and actions is absolutely a powerful component of success. And, the example of Founding Father Samuel Adams shows us certain smart tools he used to convince the Royal Governor to remove two regimens of British soldiers from Boston. Continue reading

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What fiction writers of all skill levels should do to improve and go from good to great!

Areas of fiction writing that will keep you on the road to improvement! Continue reading

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Building a Great Reputation: a Necessary Component of Success

Here are some ways that I found in my research and experience to gain a solidly good reputation… Continue reading

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Is Learning Business, Sales, and Marketing Skills Worth the Effort for the Wannabe Achiever?

In his book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Guy Kawasaki said that everyone who wants success should learn sales skills. Think about it, no matter who you are or where you are in life, you are constantly selling yourself. Continue reading

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How to Survive a Manuscript’s Rejection (a.k.a. It’s Just a House Plant, Silly)

Rejection is brutal, so you have to reframe what it means to you. It can’t continue to mean that you or your child (your story) is ugly and unwanted. If you’re going to be a professional writer, your skin must toughen. Continue reading

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