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- How to Go on a Virtual Book Tour - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowA virtual book tour is similar to a traditional book tour in that the author makes several appearances in an attempt to promote and sell their books. On a traditional book tour, authors make contact with several bookstores or other suitable locations to spend a few hours at those locations ...
Views: 1418 - Virtual Book Touring – Why It’s Better - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowAs long as there have been published authors, there have been book tours. Face it, books don’t often sell themselves. Strong promotion and marketing is the key to most merchandise sales and it’s no different with books. When a customer looks at a product, most often, it’s very clear what exactly ...
Views: 1229 - Can Stress Kill? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowMost of us suffer from stress at some level, but can stress really lead to death? The answer might surprise you. Many people assume that traumatic experiences like the death of a spouse or loved one, buying a home, or losing a job would be the greatest cause for stress. But everyday ...
Views: 6758 - Is Sex Stressful? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowShhhh! We don’t want to talk about it in our society. It is a private matter—it’s sex. But sex can be a wonderful stress reliever—it can also create stress. There is good stress-relieving sex, and sex that causes us to be stressed. For instance, too much sex can be ...
Views: 1289 - How to Use Your Sense to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowPlease your senses first. What you see, hear, taste, smell, and touch make a difference in your stress level. The following are general examples of how to please your senses to reduce stress. Sight — Why do we go on vacation? Usually it’s because we need to relax and see something ...
Views: 1329 - How Our Environment Affects Our Stress Levels And How To Reduce The Tension - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowWe can easily identify our bigger stress issues — work, buying a house, and divorce, for example — as the main causes of our stress. In reality, the most harmful stress may come from the smallest of our daily frustrations. Where you live, how you eat, and what you see and hear every day of your ...
Views: 1415 - How to Manage Your Stress and Live a Stress Free Life - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowNearly all of us suffer from stress at some level. Unfortunately, most of us unknowingly create our own stress. We live a fast paced and competitive lifestyle, and from that, we suffer the stressful consequences. What can you let go to simplify your life? Slow down and step back into observer ...
Views: 1213 - Stress Relief For The Working Stiff, 6 Ways To Reduce Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowReducing stress in the workplace is the key to happier employees. Happier employees equal productivity, which equals fewer industrial accidents. Most people view accidents as just that — accidents. But in a study of 164 disability patients, 25 percent who suffered a work-related injury had ...
Views: 1218 - Professionally Edit For Better Odds Of Manuscript Acceptance - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowEveryone has their own style of writing. Some develop their writing skills through experience. Others just write from the heart. Either way, when your script is complete, hire an experienced copyeditor to “repair the damages.” Publishers of all kinds prefer to see a manuscript edited prior to ...
Views: 2006 - Should I Write My Life Story? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowNearly 81 percent of people say they have a book inside them. It’s in their hearts, minds, and soul; but unfortunately, it never seems to develop in pen. Most of these people feel their life story or an event in their life is worthy of becoming a book—and they may be right. Why then don’t we ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Should You Copyright Your Work? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowOne of the most commonly asked questions of new authors is “Should I copyright my work?” Authors are concerned their work might be stolen by some smuck (sorry, couldn’t think of a better descriptive word) who reprints their work and claims authorship for it. Well, the truth is, it could be. But ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - Ducks In A Row - Creating An Outline For Your Book - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowAfter you have decided on your books subject matter and chosen a prospective title and sub-title, it’s time to sit down and draw the outline for your book. It's best to create your outline before you begin to write. Authors easily get off track and lose focus on their real objectives. The ...
Views: 2209(1 vote) - Is There A Book Inside You? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowNearly 81 percent of people say they have a book inside them. It’s in their hearts, minds, and soul; but unfortunately, it never seems to develop in pen. Are we afraid of failure? Do we feel we just don’t have the time? Whatever the reason, we can overcome it. So what if it does take you five ...
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