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An image of ancient cave paintings with the text "Cave Dweller to Counselor? Oh, the stories we tell!" This post discusses Yuval Noah Harari's book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind"

Cave Dweller to Counsellor? Oh, the Stories We Tell!

In this edition of Marginalia, we’ll be digging into some of the lessons – and mysteries – from our earliest ancestors as they developed the ability to tell stories. And consider how that evolution may guide us in telling our own stories about ourselves and our businesses.

By Tom Collins January 6, 2023 Big Ideas, Creativity, Marginalia
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The DREADED Writer’s Block and How To Overcome It

You’re intent. Focused. You know what you need to do. You have your schedule for the day and you’re close to completing your top 3 tasks… all of which involve writing, writing, writing; or, shall we say, creating, creating, creating.

By Yvonne DiVita December 26, 2022 Indie Publishing, Writing
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Messaging for Authors and Others: A Smart Conversation with Messaging Strategist Dorothy Wisnewski

Dorothy Wisnewski is a copywriter who approaches her craft a little differently than many others. In our call, we started with the concept that authors are a brand. They also have a brand.

By Yvonne DiVita December 21, 2022 Business & Entrepreneurship, Smart Conversations with Yvonne, Writing
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Which BIG DOG will you choose for your book?

[A version of this post first appeared in our weekly newsletter, which of course you should sign up for.] I called this entry “manufactured marginalia” […]

By Tom Collins December 17, 2022 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marginalia, Writing
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20 Great Ideas for Writing a Book

20 Great Ideas for Writing Your Book

20 Great Ideas for Writing Your Book This Year to Beat Out Your Competition

By Yvonne DiVita November 22, 2022 Books, Writing
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Throughline: The “Wiring Diagram” for Building Your Book

No matter your genre, writing your book will be easier – and your book will be better – if you take the time to find your throughline.

By Tom Collins November 9, 2022 Books, Writing
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Tony Pisanelli – Author of The Phoenix Career Principles – Talks Transformation in Writing a Book

Tony Pisanelli – Author of The Phoenix Career Principles – Talks Transformation in Writing a Book

In this conversation, Tony reveals there are two groups of people in the career world: those who go through the motion of getting a job done, day after day, and those who are actually enthusiastic about their work. The second group will take control of their lives and learn how to make their work (and life) exactly what they want it to be.

By Yvonne DiVita November 4, 2022 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Smart Conversations with Yvonne, Writing
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Book Clubs | Gift Guides | Book Promotions with A Marketing Expert Founder Penny Sansevieri

The marketing insight Penny shares is more valuable than anything else you’re doing right now. Turn of your phone and forget social media for a bit. Watch and listen to this book marketing expert. 

By Yvonne DiVita October 15, 2022 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Smart Conversations with Yvonne
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Intelligent Conversations Podcast Host Josh Baker Joins Yvonne DiVita in a Smart Conversation

Intelligent Conversations Podcast Host Josh Baker Joins Yvonne DiVita in a Smart Conversation

In today’s conversation, with entrepreneur Josh Baker, we talk about becoming an entrepreneur and what it means.

By Yvonne DiVita October 1, 2022 Business & Entrepreneurship, Learning, Smart Conversations with Yvonne
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Best Selling Books that No One Reads – Don’t Let Yours Be One!

Don’t rest on your Amazon Bestseller laurels. Marketing you book never ends and it’s on you! Here’s how:

By Yvonne DiVita September 29, 2022 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Writing
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