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 →
Category Archives: Writing
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 →
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 →
#vss365 #prompts 12/26/2021 – 1/1/2022
Here are my entries for this week’s #vss365 #prompts, + how to join in the fun, + ideas to help artists & writers gain more followers. Skip what you already know! Continue Reading →
Book Reviews of Three Hots and a Cot by Nancy Wyatt
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 →
There are Poems, and Then There Is Poetry
The following are unrelated poems, attempts at poetry, or Not-Poems. They are snippets from collections of poetry and other short writings that I’m going to create throughout the Pandemic Winter Continue Reading →
Pixabay Free and Royalty-Free Photos + Videos
Pixabay Offers Stunning Free Images & Royalty-Free Stock Where am I getting all the wonderful pictures for Nancy’s Novelty Infographics? Since I am a “stickler” for abiding by copyright law, 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 →
Booktasters Posts Reviews of Your Books on Goodreads and Amazon!
Depending on which Booktasters plan one chooses, a specific number of reviewers post critiques of one or more books on Goodreads and/or Amazon.) The more reviews you have on those two platforms, the more you can reach readers through organic searches. Booktasters reviews of both fiction and non-fiction works help authors reach their target readers and target sales numbers Continue Reading →
Winter Evolved ~ Now Wave Goodbye to Spring!
Sharing a Handful of Poems As We Leave Spring and Prepare To Greet Summer We’ll start in Winter and then take a short journey through Spring. Pity Party In A Continue Reading →
April Is National Poetry Month
The Academy of American Poets instituted National Poetry Month in 1996 “to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry.” National Continue Reading →
To #Tweet or #NotToTweet -That is the #Hashtags Question
Hashtags for Personal vs. Business Twitter Accounts – Even an Adult Can Do It! Newbies – don’t worry – I’ll define terms, like “hashtags,” “trending,” etc. in a hot minute. Continue Reading →
Basic Differences: Critiquing, Copy Editing, Proofreading
This is the “home page” for other pages which describe some of my editing, writing, and reviewing (critiquing) services in detail. Please see the sub-menus for the ones which interest you. Continue Reading →
Things To Do While Waiting at Auto Repair Shop
A List of Things To Do Why would I write this “piece of fluff” about a list of things to do to prevent “dying of boredom?” Beee Cuzzz my vehicle Continue Reading →
The Nine Word Challenge
I’m starting my own Nine Word Challenge. This is part of a #WritebytheRails #BackOnTrackNow hashtags campaign that is on-going. Write by the Rails is the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, Its 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 →