#vss365 #prompt 10/17 – 10/23 2021

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“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Zig Ziglar Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompts 10/10 – 10/16 2021

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I hope more of you will join us in the #vss365 (very short stories – 365 days a year)  #prompt (the word you use when you create a Twitter-sized response in poetry or prose) challenges on Twitter! It’s for everyone Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 10/3 – 10/9 2021

Are you enjoying these snippets along with me? I hope more of you will join us in the #vss365 (very short stories – 365 days a year)  #prompt (the word you use when you create a Twitter-sized response in poetry or prose) challenges on Twitter! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 9-26 thru 10-2 2021

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Won’t you play with me in the #vss365 (very short stories – 365 days a year)  #prompt (the word you use when you create a Twitter-sized response in poetry or prose) challenges on Twitter?! This short activity is brain-teasing, gets the creative juices flowing, and starts each day with something other than your same ole’ thoughts revolving endlessly in your head! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt Sep 18 – 25, 2021

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I’m having a blast participating in the #vss365 #prompt challenges on  Twitter. It’s for everyone – from people who’ve never written poems or prose before all the way to real Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt Week of Sep 12-18, 2021

You can participate in the #vss365 #prompt challenges, too! I tell you all about it when you Click Here. Some are poems, some are in Haiku style, and some are prose. You should check out ALL the writers’ work, as well. It is fascinating! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt Sep 5 – 11, 2021

Hello, #vss365 #prompt (or Wannabe) People! Here are some sample posts that I put on my @NancyKnowsLife Twitter page for this week covering late August and early September. Of course, Continue Reading →

References & Reputations

The Hunt Is ON! References Required! Reputations Are At Stake ~ Including Yours! In this pandemic and gig economy, references play a critical role. It’s a two-way street that has Continue Reading →

Training Series #5 – Content Development

If you were the only one speaking about a topic, you could do/say pretty much whatever you want. However, if you are part of a panel, each person may want to cover a different aspect of or perspective about the subject….What You Think of Me Is None of My Business, Except When I am a Presenter….Copies, Copyrights, Formats and Planned Stinginess in Content Development…Want to publish it as a book later? Things to contemplate! Continue Reading →

PowerPoint Poetry for Publication as Videos

many people enjoy watching videos more than reading. That is especially true during pandemic times and in the technology era when eyes become bleary and heads become achy from too much “screen time.” Plus, PowerPoints can be converted easily to videos, so why not take the chance? Continue Reading →

Unleash Creativity | Chakras & Haiku Poetry

You, too, can get “unstuck” in all areas of creativity, or household and business projects, and even health and emotional well-being, by learning about these chakra techniques. The Haiku is optional! Continue Reading →

Technical Writing Tips

Technical Writing Tips Yes, I offer writing and editing services, but what if YOU are invited to or are required to do technical writing despite having little or no experience Continue Reading →

Ice Breakers for Training or Conferences

There are several books “out there” about training ice breakers, but I did not like the suggestions I found. Most were too corny, too crass, or would use more time Continue Reading →

Harriet Beecher Stowe – A Script

Gracious!  That Mr. President Abraham Lincoln is a tall man and so imposing in his ways!  Imagine how my poor heart fluttered as my eyes inched up his spindly frame all the way to the top where sat the most stern and kindly face!  His voice boomed at me when he said, “So this is the little lady who started that great big war!” Continue Reading →

#AskLiz -Social Media Maven

I’ve invited Liz to share her expertise on effectively using social media, blogs, branding, Twitter (in particular), plus #hashtags to attract and maintain an audience for your business or project. Continue Reading →