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April 16, 2020

Tightening Up the Business Structure of Your Writing

I have had this post sitting in my drafts since October 2019. I didn’t want to publish it until I had tightened up my own business structure and then Corona hit and I thought, “Maybe this isn’t appropriate right now” and I put it off. I have a habit of meditating on what I have to… Continue reading

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January 5, 2017

Guest Blogging for Authors: How NOT to Query a Blogger…

Originally posted on How To Ebook: Guest Blogging for Authors:? How NOT to Query a Blogger…and 10 Tips for Doing it Right Want to land a guest blogging gig? Don’t clown around.? by Anne R. Allen Marketing gurus will tell you guest blogging is one of the best ways to get your name out there… Continue reading

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July 15, 2016

EC Quote Friday

Quotes N Notes

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February 18, 2016

Social Media Intelligence: Why Your Boss is Reading Your Blog

I was reading my scriptures when I decided to check my phone (a habit I’m trying to kick.) As I did so, I saw a post that struck my attention. Colleen, as she always does, posted a link to another great author resource, and I could not wait to get the juicy details of why Authors should watch… Continue reading

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December 16, 2015

Going Natural: When LinkedIn Profiles Turns to Racial Profiling

Originally posted on (not) Mixed (up): As I scrolled through my Facebook feed a few weeks ago, I came across a status update that was upsetting, though sadly not surprising: “That awkward moment when your decision to wear your hair natural comes up in an interview… and not in a complimentary way…” My friend Sonia… Continue reading

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December 7, 2015

The Evolution of the Blog

I was fulfilling some orders this morning, you know the daily grind, and my thoughts fell on blogging in general. I thought about the history of blogging and how it has changed over the years. But what my thoughts focused on more so is how the increase in technology seemed to have downgraded the professional… Continue reading

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December 1, 2015

Free Editable Author Media Kit!

You may remember the article I re-blogged from fellow blogger Colleen of Silver Threading when she spoke about the importance of an Author Media Kit. And so yall know I’m always looking for free resources right? I was looking for something completely off this subject and discovered this website filled with tons of information for… Continue reading

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