This post is a blogged draft excerpt from The Author Training Manual (Writer’s Digest Books, March 2014). Read the previous blogged excerpt, here. As an author in training, you want to approach your Table of Contents (TOC) as both a creative and business process. In the first case, creating your TOC offers you a chance to get inspired and give…
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The Subdued Piano, Week #3 Last week was all about the energetic piano. This week, we keep things low-key with a softer, more subdued piano. This week’s songs feature the piano in a way that sets the stage for reflection. Not every song has to be hard-core. Not every piano note must be blaring in your face. Much can be…
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The Energetic Piano, Week #2 No conversation about an energetic piano would be complete without mentioning the epitome of flamboyancy, Liberace. Quite the showman, Liberace played the piano with gusto, relishing in audience participation and feedback. He wasn’t too shabby with the piano skills, either. Today, your job is to express emotions about Liberace’s song, Boogie Woogie. Creative Idea Gal’s…
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Blogging for Authors—Lesson #5 We all know that having an book will give you expert status. When you tell someone you are an author or hand them your book, they immediately see you as an authority on your topic. However, in today’s world, experts are found most often on the internet. Someone looking for a consultant or coach will look…
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The Energetic Piano, Week #2 What a great privilege it is to write about the late, great Freddie Mercury. I remember seeing some reality t.v. show a few years back, a show about regular people who sang and dressed like celebrities. I can’t remember who won the competition, but I distinctly remember that the guy singing and acting like Freddie…
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