Be Your Own Children’s Book Editor

A lot of people think it’s easy to write a picture book or early reader. If you’ve written either, you know that’s not true. Sure, there are fewer words, but because of that, every word counts. To make sure you get the biggest bang for your buck, you...

Do You Need a Cover Letter?

You need a cover letter that shows you in a light that your resume does not. When you go looking for a job, you have to have a solid resume. But do you need a cover letter? Not always. Not sure whether to include one with your resume? According to Finances Online,...

How to Become a Better Writer

No matter what type of writing you do, you want to get better. Because better writing means more readers. Get more readers, and that means more money in your pocket. So, how do you become a better writer? Here are few tips to get you started. Read More You should...

A Shorter Book Is a Better Book

Many writers think a bigger book makes a bigger splash. However, you’re not like many writers. You know that a shorter book is a better book. Not convinced just yet? Maybe this will help. Why Shorter Is Better A century ago, readers had a longer attention span....

5 Common Resume Mistakes

A good resume lists your work and educational experience, key skills, and accomplishments. It’s essentially a self-advertisement built to give a good first impression to hiring managers. Unfortunately, there are many common resume mistakes that could ruin your job...

Finding a Local Resume Writer

When you’re in the market for a new job, you need a solid resume. By working with a local resume writer, your resume gets the personal attention it needs. So do you. How do you find local help with your resume? Search Wisely The easiest way to find a local...

Why Your Book Needs Professional Editing

You know your story and characters better than anyone. Every word is where it belongs, and your prose paints a gorgeous picture sure to inspire and encourage. Then you show it to a friend. She says the story is good, but it needs professional editing. At first, you...

3 Tips for a Better Resume

Your resume helps you get a foot in the door. The rest is up to you. If you’re struggling to get a call back, you need a better resume. How can you make it happen? With these five tried-and-true tips. 1. Be Tense In elementary school, you learned about verbs....

The High Points of My 2020 Book Reading

The year 2020 had a lot of twists and turns, as did my reading list. While I’m not going to list all the books I read (you wouldn’t be impressed), I would like to point out a few that stood out. Business Books Last year, I finally caved and started...