by Barbara Dee | Jan 22, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Learning
Many of us have at least an idea about a book we’d like to write. If you spend some time clarifying your idea, you should be able to come up with a heading to put at the top of the proverbial blank page that no one likes to face. Your heading will serve as your...
by Barbara Dee | Jan 7, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Learning
Could your book be “evergreen?” There are many books that are more or less “timeless.” When you share a great story or a nonfiction book with a theme from your life lessons, readers will be able to enjoy your book for years or even generations to come. After a time,...
by Barbara Dee | Jan 7, 2021 | Author Spotlight, Learning
I am a recovering ellipsis addict. For a time, I abused this punctuation because, well, it was an easy escape. Overdosing was a way out of having to commit to a period, or having to decide on the best way to write and punctuate my message. For a time, I abstained, but...
by Barbara Dee | Dec 3, 2020 | Carpe Diem!, Learning
One of my staff editors just pointed out that a lot of our editing and publishing work is done with authors of memoirs. I thought we published business, how-to, leadership, and brand-building books. We do, but it turns out that I have helped more first-time authors to...
by Barbara Dee | Nov 8, 2020 | Carpe Diem!, Learning
Yes, it has become commonplace to find sloppy writing on web sites, blogs, in articles, emails, and sometimes in magazines and books. But you don’t have to write like everyone else. You have the opportunity to connect with readers and make a great impression. Being...
