Break the Chain of Domestic Violence, a One-Act Play, Script Available

“Break the Chain” refers to the chain of violence transmitted from generation to generation. It features a mother, whose son appears at school with bruises and also has many absences. This pattern causes the school counselor to believe there is domestic violence in the household, and she tries to intervene. Continue Reading →

Graceful Goodbyes: Retirement Speeches for Difficult Colleagues

Nancy (Ayanna) Wyatt 2023, writer of speeches

Why blog about “retirement speeches?” One of the joys of being a writer is that I have the opportunity to craft speeches for special events. Those occasions might feel happy or sad or both at the same time. They can be tricky, but they’re usually FUN! The times in which farewells are less fun to write and to present are when the person who is leaving has been highly controversial or has been extremely unpopular. In those cases, some finesse is needed to make the presentation adhere to these standards. I’ll share some tips here. Continue Reading →

Poetry & Pictures

#aibynw - young love a man and woman facing each other and smiling romantically. Poetry & Pictures

Poetry & Pictures prompts promote propagation of peculiar posts for pleasure. In my case, they’re not well crafted, as I do them fast before moving on to “real work.” However, perhaps my sharing samples will inspire you to do some and to do them better! Below are some “Oldies” that are not necessarily “Goodies.” The images are ones that I photographed, created using AI, or got from Pixabay with rights to use them. Continue Reading →

Graceful Goodbyes: Retirement Speeches for Difficult Colleagues

Nancy (Ayanna) Wyatt 2023, writer of speeches

Why blog about “retirement speeches?” One of the joys of being a writer is that I have the opportunity to craft speeches for special events. Those occasions might feel happy or sad or both at the same time. They can be tricky, but they’re usually FUN! The times in which farewells are less fun to write and to present are when the person who is leaving has been highly controversial or has been extremely unpopular. In those cases, some finesse is needed to make the presentation adhere to these standards. I’ll share some tips here. Continue Reading →

Domestic Violence – Break the Chain – A Play

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 of Continue Reading →

Content Creation

Image of a keyboard and quote, "A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit." #vss365

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 →

Book Reviews of Three Hots and a Cot by Nancy Wyatt

Man in silhouette against an orange sky = book cover picture for Three Hots and a Cot"

Amazon + GoodReads Book Reviews: Three Hots and a Cot Sorry if I seem to be self-serving by posting these critiques of my book! However, reviewers have determined it is Continue Reading →

EFT – Tapping – Emotional Freedom Technique Scripts

II Had Big Plans for Creating Tapping –  EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique Scripts!  On May 23, 2013, I created this page and wrote, “I’m tired of waiting for me 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 →

Write by the Rails – Invitations to Participate: Poems | Short Snippets

Write by the Rails campaign uses poems, quotes, and short (Tweet-size) writings to promote the work of writers in Prince William County, Virginia. Here are some examples in case you want to participate. Continue Reading →

Drugs and Vulnerable Homeless Children – A Script

depressed homeless child on street

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 →

Speeches and PowerPoint Presentations

Nancy giving a PowerPoint training speech in a venue

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 →

Homeless People – Unforgettable Characters in a Shelter

feet + hands of homeless man picking up coins #vss365 #prompt #empower

How many of you read Reader’s Digest – that section where people write about their “most unforgettable character?”  I should write one of those articles, ‘cuz I met some truly unforgettable characters while living in the shelter! Let’s meet a few here! Continue Reading →

Power Point To Video

Mask Akashic Records Invite 3

My Latest Power Point To Video Presentation Stress Less Now and Get Their Rapt Attention!  How To Give An Extraordinary Invitation To An Ordinary Event Hello, People! Unless you’re into metaphysics, Continue Reading →

Domestic Violence, Break the Chain, a Play

“Break the Chain” refers to the chain of violence transmitted from generation to generation. It features a mother, whose son appears at school with bruises and also has many absences. This pattern causes the school counselor to believe there is domestic violence in the household, and she tries to intervene. Continue Reading →

PDF on WordPress

Thanks to Performance Tech Solutions for sharing this video about how to add a PDF on WordPress blog without making the reader download it as an attachment! Continue Reading →