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PR: Yay or Nay?
“My business is doing great, but…” Do you feel like this is something you could say about your business? If you are, it is the first and the biggest sign that you need a change in your company. Doing things halfway is just not who you are, right?! So what can it possibly be that you need at this point of your business development? We are, of course, going to tell you it’s PR :) But is it really? Here are our top 5 reasons for you to seriously consider hiring a PR agency.
By Alina Goryachikh9 years ago in Journal
This Is the Reason Content Marketing for Writers Matters. Top Story - June 2017.
Content marketing. It's not a term most writers are familiar with, likely because anything with the term 'marketing' in it makes us want to run away and cower in the safety of our tried and trusty pens and pads.
By Rachel Thompson9 years ago in Journal
Flawed Characters and The Girl On The Train
With all the hype about this mystery thriller by Paula Hawkins and the author now releasing a new book, I finally got around to picking up a copy. I'm over a hundred pages in now and enjoying it immensely - but the more I read the more I find myself thinking about the concept of flawed characters. Hawkins writes skillfully, capturing the rough edges and blemishes of each of her characters perfectly. So, what exactly is a flawed character, how can you write one, and what can they contribute to your story? These are all questions which I'm going to talk about in today's post, with reference to Hawkins' infamous thriller.
By India Hendrie9 years ago in Journal
Most Dangerous Jobs
It doesn't take a large paycheck to convince people to take on the most dangerous jobs. Some jobs, like working in the military, are obviously dangerous. Soldiers die sometimes by the thousands each year. But there are plenty of jobs that don't involve being shot at that can result in an early demise.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Journal
The Playground Vs the Work Place!
The last post I wrote about bullying in the workplace prompted a lot of people to come forward and say they have been victims of bullying by a boss. When I have conversations with my daughter about the school playground, then conversations with family and friends about their workplaces, these conversations have a lot of similarities. In both scenarios there can be hierarchy backstabbing, gossiping etc. However in some instances children are often spoken to by teachers in a more respectful way than how line employers talk to employees.
By Mayapee Chowdhury9 years ago in Journal
Events Organisers and Technology
An Event Organiser's job is to create experiences, is to look for the best way to create a moment that will be remembered by the guests, is to create a scenery where networking can happen and business deals can be done, is to entertain, is to involve.
By Manuela Gomes9 years ago in Journal
Calling All Angels
An angel investor, more precisely known within the international financial world as a business angel or angel financier, is an affluent individual who provides capital for innovative business start-ups. To qualify under the United States Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) definition of an accredited investor, a financial angel must have a net worth of at least $1 million and earn at least $200,000 to $300,000 a year if investing jointly with a spouse. According to recently released figures from the IRS, about 3.9 million persons in the U.S. qualify as accredited investors.
By Marlene Affeld9 years ago in Journal
Avoiding Disenchantment
Today I was sent an anonymous ask over on theinkstainsblog Tumblr page asking the question: how can I stick with a story even when I lose interest with it, and how can I know this is the right story for me if I'm getting bored? Now, sticking with our stories is something I bet an awful lot of us struggle with at times (god knows I do) so I think this is something that’s important for us to focus on. I’m going to split the answer into three main parts in order to give proper focus to the question - how to stick with a story during writing, how to keep your excitement for a story, and how to know if this is the right story for you so keep an eye out for parts two and three!
By India Hendrie9 years ago in Journal
Learning the Art of Patience: 6 Tips for Life
Whether you have hit a halt in your life or are experiencing a drastic change that is making you question who you are and where you are heading, I am urging you to have some patience with yourself. The movies and our dreams often have a funny way of deluding us about our paths in life. By this age I'm going to have this or that, and all before I'm thirty. Unrealistic and very fanciful. The ugly truth is that all things, especially the really great ones, take time.
By Malika Adiki9 years ago in Journal
Tapping the Inner Treasure
Have you ever felt as though there was something very valuable inside of you? If there was a way to access this hidden treasure, would you be interested in learning how to do so? I have just the insight for you. Below are the four most profound questions you can ask yourself which will enable you to unveil what I call your "dominant gift". So what is the "dominant gift"? It is an innate/primary endowment bestowed upon each individual to serve humanity and contribute to society. Once discovered and utilized, it has the potential of enabling a person to become great. One of the most significant aspects of this dynamic skill is that it comes already equipped with the necessary knowledge and wisdom needed to operate if effectively.
By Damon Nailer9 years ago in Journal
Getting the Balance Right
Hi. I'm Sue, a professional actress and cover Drama teacher, working across Essex on a daily basis during Term Time. Over the last few years I have been working as a cover teacher covering just about every subject known to man in both Secondary Schools and Primary Schools.
By Sue Thomas9 years ago in Journal
3 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Competitors' Flaws
When it comes to business, you may feel like your competitors are just there to take customers from you. By finding ways to take advantage of their flaws, you'll see that's not true. You can learn a lot about what not to do from your competition.
By Kari Ann Fallon9 years ago in Journal
