So I've screamed it from the rooftops- "I'm writing a book!"
Now comes the hard part- actually living up to the hype ;)
Some surprising lessons I've learned as I've been writing:
Don't be intimidated by the term "book" as opposed to "blog." To me a book is basically a blog on steroids. Yes, it's a big deal, but don't puff it up to where you're totally overwhelmed and intimidated by the concept. Because it will scare you to the point you're immobilized. And you won't reach the finish line.
Your blog and book need to have the same writing "voice." Don't change it to please others or because you have some notion that books "have to be more formal." If people truly ...
In honor of Mother's Day, I've compiled a list of 13 "whoulda thunk it?" observations about motherhood. My perspective comes from the baby, toddler and beginning school stages (as I write this, my oldest child is 5), but I'm sure you have a vague remembrance of those stages. And if you don't, there's definitely a reason why :) I hope the moms that read this get a chuckle or two.....
Never in a million years would I have imagined that the number of wet and poopy diapers would be so fascinating to so many people.
Nor did I ever dream that a tiny baby could actually poop so hard that it traveled up its back, through its clothes, and hit the wall on the ...
OK folks- I'm baring all here. I figure with the word "Confessions" as the title of this blog, I better give up the goods eventually. So, here goes-
I'm writing a book.
Maybe that's not the biggest news (I've talked a little bit about it on Twitter and Facebook), but this might be:
I'm. Scared. To. Death.
Surprised? I may act all big and badass, but underneath that kick-ass Goddess persona is a mere mortal shaking in her shoes.
You see, writing has become a true passion of mine. Amazingly enough, I've developed an almost physical need to write. I sort of see it as my calling- I see or hear something that I think needs addressed and I go write about it....
Oh no you think, I'm so over QR codes. Hasn't that topic been beaten to death? Why should I read yet ANOTHER article about them?
Fair questions. So here's my answers- if you think I'm full of bologna, then quit reading and tell me in the comments. If it makes you think, re-evaluate, or sparks the creative juices, then please tell me that too :)
They can inspire your audience to take action when you most want them to.
No "I'll do it later", when there is a greater chance of forgetting. They take the action immediately. You get the result you want.
In our busy worlds, the audience can actually feel a sense of relief that it's "one less thing I have to do." Check...
Note: Before you non-insurance folk run away screaming, the ideas that follow can be applied to ANY industry. But I gotta look out for my insurance peeps ;)
I'll admit- when I first heard of Pinterest, I thought, “It's only for frou-frou stuff like displaying recipes, scrapbooking ideas and home decorating.” I didn't immediately say, “Yeah, here's another amazing social media tool to spread my insurance message.” And I also said, “Oh no, not another social network I have to learn and waste time on....I mean devote time to.”
Then I saw the light
When I saw my Facebook & Twitter feeds filling up with posts about “I just pinned this to XYZ” (and I mean A LOT of ...
