Many writers lament about how hard it is for them to write their own author bio. It doesn’t go as quickly as we think and their optimum message is harder to craft. It’s best to have our author bios written before we need them. And even if our pre-written bios don’t provide the right slant […]
I recently blogged about my first article ever published. This post is about my second article. But don’t worry, this isn’t going to turn into a series. I have no idea what my third article was or where it was published. Although I promised myself I’d never ever write again after my first agonizing piece, […]
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Servicing Rewards Programs
By Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD Like many air travelers, I’m in frequent flyer programs with several airlines. Lately, I haven’t been flying enough to actually receive rewards, but it’s fun to think I might someday earn a free trip. So it didn’t surprise me when one airline emailed me, warning me that my account was […]
An Insider’s Guide to Christian Publishing By Ann Byle (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) The Making of a Christian Bestseller: An Insider’s Guide to Christian Publishing is a valuable handbook of practical advice for writers in the Christian book market. Additionally, most of the insights are equally applicable to the general book market as well. The Making […]
By Seth Godin and illustrated by Hugh MacLeod (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) Self-proclaimed as “an ABC for grownups,” Seth Godin’s book V is for Vulnerable may look like a kids picture book, but it’s really a creative package to encourage adults “to see the world differently.” In it, Godin shares simple truths to help readers […]
If we’re honest, we’ll admit we crave feedback – feedback of the positive kind. We want to know our writing is good, that our words connect with others, and that we inspire, entertain, or educate. We seek affirmation; we yearn validation. Whether we admit it or not, we have an ego needing to be stroked. […]
How Do I Decide? Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing (A Field Guide for Authors) By Rachelle Gardner (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) In How Do I Decide? Rachelle Gardner gives an unbiased explanation of the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. She starts with a brief review of how publishing has changed in the past […]
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How Not to Treat Employees
By Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD After spending the prior summer relegated to working a smattering of part-time odd jobs, Dan desired a different outcome for his summer break from college. He learned it was important to start his search early to beat out the competition. Through networking, he developed a list of prime prospects. Four […]
When we write an instructional article, post, or nonfiction book, we have three ways to address our audience. The method we select will affect how we connect with our audience, influencing if they receive—or even read-our words. Let’s consider these three styles: Inclusive: To include our audience when we write, we pepper our words with […]
I often hear authors and instructors encourage writers to write quickly. They say things such as: Their goal is speed Given the number of people advocating such things, it seems this is how everyone should write. I comprehend the logic of this approach, but it doesn’t work for me—and it may not be right for […]