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Also
How to Negotiate: Negotiating is a subject about which everyone seems to be interested. This article, by Dr Chaz Austin, is designed primarily for times when you may be negotiating salary for a new job, but these are universal principles that work for any type of negotiation.
Carolyn Howard-Johnson offers the Write On Online community Seven Ways to Get Help from Other Experts (from The Fine Art of Asking for Reviews, Blurbs, and Anything Else). Just put “Deb Eckerling” in an e-mail subject line and she will send you a pdf. It will take you less than five minute to read for ideas and possible resources. Email: HoJoNews@aol.com
“Talking With Authors” is a podcast that features interviews with independent and small-press authors. Tell them about your books here.
Writers, pen won’t budge? Read The Morning Nudge! Get your free subscription.
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Need help figuring out what you want and how to get it? Are you having trouble starting or finishing a project? Check out TheDEBMethod.com. Give me an hour, I’ll give you a plan.
To learn more, watch my appearance on Madalyn Sklar’s #TwitterSmarter After Chat and on DIY Marketers pre-#BizapaloozaChat. Plus, check out Jim Katzaman’s article covering my method behind “goal-setting madness.” Contact me to get started.
For blogging inspiration read Write On Blogging: 51 Tips to Create, Write & Promote Your Blog. Whether you are starting or relaunching your blog, it will walk you through the process.
Do your kids love to write? Want to encourage them to hone and expand their writing skills? Check out Purple Pencil Adventures: Writing Prompts for Kids of All Ages. Although it’s geared towards kids, there are plenty of prompts adults can use to exercise those writing muscles! Write on!
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