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Real-life research reveals best Yoga apps and on-line classes
I’ve been practicing Yoga for more than nine years. More and more I carry off the mat the lessons learned there, especially now, as I immerse myself in research for my second novel, “Yoga for Smokers.” Some writers don’t like research. I’m joyously diving deep into...
Do It For The Money by Melanie Neale
Calling all writers: what's the strangest thing you've ever done for money?
Mandatory Fun with Weird Al “Word Crimes”
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Book World Wants You! Regional authors shouldn’t shy from approaching regional book stores
Picturing the curled lip or dismissive gaze of a book store manager can stop even the boldest author from approaching, even if the outlet isn’t a well-known national chain. Relax, says Lee LaForge, nine-year manager of Book World in Marquette, Michigan. “We need more...
“More Than You Think You Know” first published review, by an East Side Librarian who rocks!
Cyndi note: The original working title for my novel was "Loop Dee Doo." It's since been changed to "More Than You Think You Know." Found in my inbox this afternoon: Loop Dee Doo by Cyndi Perkins So you know how Kate Haas & I have a menopause book club, right?...
And here’s the pitch …Public Speaking 101
The Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (http://uppaa.org/) spring meeting at Marquette’s Peter White Library on May 17, 2014 offered multiple learning opportunities for current and aspiring authors. The session “Public Speaking 101” featured Frida...
How to Master the Art of the Selfie? Practice, Practice, Practice …
The “cheese!” really does stand alone when it comes to the ubiquitous selfie which after being named the top-trending word of 2013 officially enters the dictionary in 2014. Although in my opinion way too many selfies are still taken in bathrooms, the days of having to...
Wiki Wisdom: Who’s putting their trust in the people’s encyclopedia?
I was working on an editing project this week that involves replacing expired or unacceptable references with credible source links. One of the replacement references I thought might work well was an entry from Harvard University. How can you go wrong with an Ivy...
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