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Monday Musings

Writing Tips: Three Ways to Become a Better Writer

June 8, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Writing tips help writers write better. A few years ago, I wrote a blog on the four key ingredients writers should incorporate and become a better writer. Today, I'm going to discuss three additional tips you can consider when telling your story: Write what you like to read. Write daily. Write with ... Read More

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Memorial Day – Remember, It’s About Our Freedom!

May 26, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Memorial Day is celebrated so we remember the men and women who died while serving our country; it's about our freedom. Yes, it's a day to celebrate the unofficial beginning of "summer" in the U.S. But, more importantly, and this year more than ever, it's important to celebrate our freedom and ... Read More

Filed Under: Monday Musings Tagged With: brave, Democracy, freedom, God Bless America, Memorial Day, United States of America

What kind of message are you sending?

May 18, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Message is defined as a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals. Whether you're making slides for your presentation or you're putting your marketing materials together, your message must be CLEAR. People want to know what you can do for them or how you can solve their problem(s). Sounds ... Read More

Filed Under: Monday Musings, Uncategorized Tagged With: clear message, content, message, messaging, Proofing, proofreading, website, writing

Three Ways to Make More Sales on Amazon

May 4, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Amazon, as in Amazon.com, is the world's largest online retailer and prominent cloud services provider. Originally, their focus was selling books, but as most people know, it has evolved into an online outlet where you can purchase just about anything you can image. Today, I'm talking book sales and ... Read More

Filed Under: Monday Musings, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amazon.com, authors, book marketing, book sales, coaches, marketing, nonfiction, publishing, Self-Publishing, speakers

Three Tips on How to Stay Productive

April 27, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Productive: 1) having the quality or power of producing especially in abundance; 2) effective in bringing about. During times of stress and uncertainty do you find yourself more or less productive? Our mind can play tricks on us if we let it. When overwhelmed with life issues, whether personal or ... Read More

Filed Under: Monday Musings, Uncategorized Tagged With: exercise, holistic, holistic approach, productive, productivity

Knowing Your Audience is Key to Business Survival

April 21, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Audience: a group of listeners or spectators; a group of ardent admirers or devotees. Knowing your audience is key to your business' survival. Whether it's your book, your course, your coaching program... Today, I'm discussing why knowing your ideal audience is key to making your book your ... Read More

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Keeping the Faith during times of uncertainty

April 6, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Faith is defined as "complete trust or confidence in someone or something" and "a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension..." Personally, I don't know what I'd do right now if I didn't have faith. If I didn't believe in God, and if I didn't have ... Read More

Filed Under: Monday Musings, Uncategorized Tagged With: attitude, exercise, faith, Gratitude, healthy living, healthylifestyle, meditating, meditation

Re-Energize, Relax, Refresh – Now More Than Ever

March 30, 2020 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Time to Re-Energize, Relax, Refresh I was supposed to leave for vacation in Florida tomorrow. Twelve wonderful days on the beach to re-energize, relax, refresh. Oh, the best laid plans. The last time I had a "real" vacation was 18 months ago in Hilton Head, SC. Wait, Hurricane Florence hit and we ... Read More

Filed Under: Monday Musings, Uncategorized Tagged With: business owners, COVID-19, entrepreneurs, family, holistic, holistic approach, life, Re-Energize, Refresh, relax

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