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“Duck and Cover.”
This was the name of a 1950’s animated movie featuring “Bert the Turtle” and he taught American school-age children how to respond to a nuclear bomb attack. Bert the Turtle taught the kids to drop to …
Surviving the Threat of Social Media Nuclear MeltdownRead More
A few weeks ago, I decided to record a video of myself making a potato, corn and poblano pepper chowder. I channeled my inner-Millennial and sourced the recipe ingredients from my local farmers market. I roasted those poblanos and let …
Write-to-Video: 10 Ideas & Solutions to Create Captivating Video Content For Your AudienceRead More
blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
Marketing or madness? They don’t have to be synonymous.
Did I ever tell you about the high-pressure fudge salesman who accosted my daughter and me with marketing gone mad? One would not think high-pressure and fudge would …
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
We know you probably get tired of talking about platform… about building those mailing lists, and engaging on social media, and connecting with your audience. But it has never been more important that you do those things. …
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Dear Rachelle,
I’m submitting my first non-fiction book proposal, and I am wondering if the absence of a platform dooms a proposal to rejection. I am confident in the quality and the relevance of my book, but …
Can I Skip the Platform but Still Get on the Train?Read More
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
A question asked of nearly every agent panel is, “What do you look for in a client?”
I’ve heard this question answered by hundreds of people, some agents, some not. Unfortunately their answers often bear little resemblance …
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Unless you live in a cave you have been bombarded with negative, anxiety-producing information of late. Brexit marks the end of the EU. The stock market has never been so volatile. The upcoming United States election promises …
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
A couple of months ago I was talking to one of the editors we look to for cutting edge opinions on the industry. We eagerly schedule time with her because we know we will always get a …
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Last weekend marked the running of the Kentucky Derby. As soon as everyone heard that Nyqvist had won the Derby, the word trifecta kept popping up. Could he possibly win the Triple Crown— the Derby, the Preakness …
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’m rereading Mark Batterson’s Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge for the third time. Yes, it’s only been out for a little less than two years but this book is worth reading and rereading even …
