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AI: The Djinn Is Out Of The Bottle

AI. It's a thing that has been out there for longer than you think. Have you ever talked to Siri or Google? Have you ever relied on a spelling or grammar checker like ProWritingAid? A...

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A Chat On The Star Chamber Show

If you know me, you know I'm not real big on self-promotion. I also shy away from public speaking and spotlights. I've done like two other radio interviews in my life and I always felt like I...

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Canva: Why You Need It

I will admit, I used to not love Canva. I just didn't see the need to pay for something per month when I already had a whole host of graphic resources. In fact, I tried Canva and...

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Square: Actual Tools You Can Use Anywhere

When I was growing up cash was king…and I guess in some instances cash still is…but most people you encounter these days live and die by plastic cards. Unlike cash or checks, you need a middle-man to crack open...

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Creatives: Look Like A Million Bucks For Less Than $200

Professionalism. Legitimacy. Looking Good On Paper. That's how you convince people you aren't some weirdo in a shed scamming email addresses. The truth of the matter is people judge books by covers all the time....

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Fiction Tinker’s Guide to Whimsical Worlds by Award-Winning Author Theodore Niretac Tinker

World building. Does that phrase make you cringe? Do you wish you had someone to explain what that even means in an easy to understand way? Do you wish there was a a world building book...

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Time Management for Writers: Sign Up Now!!!

Hey writer friends! You are not going to want to miss this class. If you are ready to turn over a new leaf about your writing, join my friend Ynes Freeman for this magical, online adventure. ...

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A Review of Done for You Social Media: Is it worth the price of admission?

I admit, I'm not generally a fan of "social media calendars". You know why? Because I tried a bunch of them, from free to paid, and they were all kind of generic. Like you didn't get...

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Author Talk: Who Can Afford Newsletter Providers?

Listen, I understand as a small potato you may be intimidated by newsletter service providers and their fees. I also understand one of the many reasons newbies stick with those giant name brand services may be ease of...

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Social Media On A Budget

I know many people who think they can't post on social media because they don't have a smart phone. It seems the world just assumes you HAVE a smart phone and doesn't readily offer clear cut alternatives to...

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