Sep 5, 2018 | Creativity, Recommendations, Writing
What makes colorful writing? The first writing advice I ever received was this: “Show; don’t tell.” Let’s look at why this is good advice and how to follow it. In fiction writing we want the reader to visualize the story. Read this sentence: Samantha tried to navigate...
Sep 4, 2018 | Book Launch, Communicator Academy, Podcast, Recommendations
Today’s podcast is Part 3 of our Book Launch 101 where we talk about what a landing page is. Kathi sits down with co-author Cheri Gregory of Overwhelmed to talk about why their landing page for their new book is so important. Your landing page is basically a...
Aug 29, 2018 | Pursuing Your Dreams, Recommendations, Speaker Tips
“I’m fixin’ to quit my day job and go on the speaking circuit.” A 23-year-old, single-mom led with this statement at the beginning of our consultation call, and I sat in stunned silence. How could I tell her the truth without deflating her...
Aug 6, 2018 | Podcast, Recommendations, Social Media
Social media is the ultimate “Hey, we’re still figuring this all out” medium. So how do you follow the rules when it feels like we are making them up as we go along. Dr. Jen of #BeWorthFollowing is going to help us navigate these tricky waters and help us understand...
Jul 30, 2018 | Podcast, Recommendations, Social Media
Let’s face it, it is so hard to put your time, energy, and let’s be honest, tears into social media and end up feeling like it’s not even making a difference. And by the way what does “being relevant” even mean – and is it something we should even...
Jul 25, 2018 | Creativity, Recommendations, Writing
I’ll be honest. For years I have been a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pantser. I kinda did the intuitive editorial board (“Hey! It’s probably time to write an article”) and then would rush to the finish line (or take a detour and miss the finish line all together) and always...
