Editing Category
Ready To Stop Being Overwhelmed?
Posted on November 28, 2015 Leave a Comment
Never have enough time to get anything finished? Do you feel sick and tired despite countless doctor visits? Is your stomach always in a knot? ALL THAT IS, BEYOND THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY – VITALITY THROUGH MINDFULNESS & GRATITUDE examines my journey through overwhelm to achieve the peace of equanimity. This book shares my experiences along with techniques and […]
Steps to Achieve Publication
Posted on November 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
I began with the dream of writing a best selling book. I set a date, and then another date, now it is December 12th. I took the following steps: wrote 1,000 words a day for eight weeks completed a manuscript of over 50,000 words paid for a developmental edit revised and cut the manuscript in half gained […]
From Dream to Reality
Posted on November 19, 2015 4 Comments
A dream written down with a date becomes a goal A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true. – Greg S. Reid I began with the dream of writing a best selling book. I set a date, and then another date, and […]
You May Need a Copywriter
Posted on October 10, 2015 2 Comments
This summer, the American Writers and Artists, Inc. introduced me to copywriting – the art of persuasive writing. Copywriting has been used for over a century to promote businesses, organizations, and individuals. For years, copywriters focused on direct marketing. Persuasive sales letters, often referred to as “junk mail” sell products from magazine subscriptions to organizational […]
Fears and Doubts, Obstacles or Incentives?
Posted on October 2, 2015 3 Comments
Preparing to start a new venture is like jumping off a diving board. You’re flying off into space with the trust of a graceful landing. Like a dolphin at play, you’ll burst through the water’s surface. But some dives aren’t a cinematic success. I didn’t learn to swim until I was in fourth grade and […]
Writing a Book – Step 4 – Revise, Rewrite, Re-edit
Posted on August 20, 2015 8 Comments
Sample Cover 1 Over the past few months I’ve shared my process of writing this book, All That Is, Living in the Moment for Strength & Vitality. I began with the Value of a Daily Writing Habit, and continued with Writing a Book – Step 2 – First Revision,Writing A Book- Step 3 – Editorial Advice. In […]
Joy and Expectation
Posted on June 22, 2015 7 Comments
Please join me HERE What’s your morning ritual to prepare for the day before you jump out of bed? Years ago, I began doing two stretches for my back and legs to relieve soreness before I got up. Later, I learned a simple Buddhist prayer to say as a blessing and protection for the day. […]
What are we REALLY Living For?
Posted on June 18, 2015 5 Comments
Before we open our eyes and jump out of bed, do we pause to think of what we have ahead for the day? Do we smile? Or just pull up the covers and snuggle back into bed getting up at the last minute possible? Do we remember those games we used to play of what […]
Writing a Book – Step 3 – Editorial Advice
Posted on June 11, 2015 14 Comments
Writers are a sensitive lot. Some of us crawl up in our holes and burrow in like scared rabbits after a rejection. At least that’s what I’ve done most of my life. Fortunately, self-publication has become a recognized option with the boom of e-books. So, I’ve published two books. I want my next book to sale, […]