Domestic Violence – Break the Chain – A Play
If Domestic Violence – The Chain Can Be Broken But, First, It’s Important to Understand It Although I wrote BREAK THE CHAIN in 1990, it’s still relevant, as the cycle Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Presentations
Guaranteed Admissions Agreements
Guaranteed Admission Agreements are legally binding contracts that benefit both students and higher education institutions. These agreements help parents and students save money, destress about getting into “four-year” schools, and provide great education. The institutions benefit by increasing the likelihood that students will select them. How does it work? Continue Reading →
Content Creation
While I can teach content creation classes to groups or individuals and for personal or business purposes, this blog is not a class. Instead, it will give you an idea of the broad services that I provide following a free initial consultation to determine needs. Continue Reading →
Storytelling with Erika Langley
Rindgo – married to a pastor, was a deeply religious man who also was a gunrunner in the nation’s capital. The children loved him. What? I love storytelling – especially when the story is TRUE! This week, HAPPINESS was receiving a surprise email from a photojournalist who authored an article about my work with homeless people in 1991. Some of those folks were addicted to drugs and alcohol or had AIDS. Rindgo had the added disadvantage of being an amputee, the loss of his leg having resulted from diabetes. All these people became my friends as they faced many challenges with bravery and – as it turned out – with LOVE. Today’s Guest Contributor, Erika Langley, contacted me recently and sent me a copy of her article, featuring Rindgo. You can read it below; but, first, let’s learn about Erika. Continue Reading →
Logic vs. Emotional Appeal ~ Truth/Fiction
How Can We Recognize Attempts to Dupe Us Into Believing Untrue Things? Logic – is one of the key ingredients that is missing in the volumes of disinformation being fed to the public, worldwide. Regardless of whether it comes from the worlds of business, politics, religion, or cultural groups, so much of what we read and hear is based on appeals to our emotions to cause us to believe things that are untrue. BTW, most of us do some of this some of the time. Other people are paid professionals to do it to convince masses of people to do or think something they might not have done otherwise. It matters. Let’s learn about it. Continue Reading →
Blogs, Bios, and Branding
Do you need or want to get autobiographical information “out there” for the public to devour? Are you trying to create a large following before you publish your book or launch a product? Perhaps, you want to attract customers to your existing business, or supporters for the cause about which you are most passionate. Or, maybe it’s personal. Maybe you simply want to find compatible friends with shared interests, leave a legacy for future generations in your family, or communicate with fellow readers/writers. … Tips, Tricks Blogging, Biographical, and Branding…. Continue Reading →
#vss365 #prompt 11/7 – 11/13 2021
I’ve shared my posts for this week and explained what #vss365 #prompt is for newcomers. Also, Nancy’s Novelty Photos on Pixels – I mention how you can do it, too – and then show you additional #writing, #poetry, #infographics, and more opportunities. We have fun! Join us in jump-starting our creativity. Continue Reading →
#vss365 #prompt 10/17 – 10/23 2021
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Zig Ziglar 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 →
Presenter Guidebook
These guidelines work equally well for presenters, event coordinators, & trainers, and for companies evaluating speakers and venues. 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 →
Infographics 4 Zoom ~ Updating Collections
Greet and Instruct Your Participants Using Online Meeting Infographics Bored in the Waiting Room? Wish people would mute themselves, so we don’t hear the dogs barking? Trying to remember what to Continue Reading →
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Which kind of Imposter Syndrome affects you and what can you do about it? 1.The Perfectionist 2, The Superwoman/man 3, The Natural Genius 4. The Soloist 5. The Expert Continue Reading →
Vimeo Versus YouTube
Both YouTube and Vimeo are video sharing networks. Users can upload videos for free. Each has different levels of storage and support. A brief comparison of Vimeo and YouTuber video sharing platforms may help you decide which to use for specific content. Continue Reading →
Run, Rabbit, Run Theatre
Run, Rabbit, Run Theatre will stage a winter season play, and it offers great classes. It is holding OPEN AUDITIONS AUGUST 26, 2018 and tells you How To Audition! Meet Meredith Bean McMath, founder and Managing Director. Continue Reading →
Drugs and Vulnerable Homeless Children
I had to quit school, too. ‘Cuz we didn’t have any clothes or bus money. I couldn’t even take my lunch. Now that I’m back in school, I’m way behind, and the kids are real mean to me. They found out I live in the shelter. They call me “Homeless Hannah” and say I sleep with rats! AND, they beat me up every day ‘til I cry and feel like nuthin.’ Now, how can that be for the best, huh, God? How can that be for the best?! Continue Reading →
Training Series #2 – What Trainers Should Know About a Training Venue BEFORE Classes Start!
There are always surprises when you’re training, but the venue basics should not be one of them. Get your questions answered in advance. Here is a checklist to help you, regardless of whether you’re doing the training or you want me to develop and present the materials. Continue Reading →
Training Series ~ #1 How to Construct New Classes and Training Programs
First in a series about basic training guidelines. Whether you hire me to develop materials and/or train, or you want to do it yourself, these guidelines should help you formulate your offerings. Continue Reading →
Speeches and PowerPoint Presentations
Question: what do I love to do? Answer: create persuasive speeches and training or classroom presentations! Question: what is the difference between any other speechwriter and me? Answer: if Continue Reading →