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Norman LaVelle
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The Crumbling Of All Matter
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I’m not as inspired as I have been with my writing as I had been in the past. At first everything was about hitting hard and soft deadlines to stay on track or exceed expectations. It’s worked great in the beginning but things started to change right before my eyes. I performed a self-assessment and realized that my motivation was somewhat tied to my medical recovery.
So, I find myself at a…
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10 Quick Writing Tips w/ Jeff Goins
10 Quick Writing Tips w/ Jeff Goins
Tips for when you begin
I’ve coached and trained other writers for years. I’ve built a powerful personal brand and platform and used it to publish my work. I’ve experimented and seen as much failure as success. Through all of it, I want to use what I’ve learned to help other people.
So my hope this blog serves you in your writing journey in some way. I’ve written hundreds of articles here, which…
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Happy Juneteenth - What does it mean to you?
Happy Juneteenth – What does it mean to you?
WHAT IS IT?
Many of you remember from high school history class that it was Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation that gave slaves their freedom. But what you probably didn’t know was that Lincoln actually issued the Emancipation Proclamation twice. There was a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation issued on September 22nd, 1862. It stipulated that if the Southern states…
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Book Review - Black and Blue by James Patterson
Book Review – Black and Blue by James Patterson
Patterson introduces us to his new character of this female detective series named Harry Blue. Like most of his novels it has its twist and side stories while driving home the mane plot. The pages are filled with murder, mystery, lies and hate. Not bad.
Harriet Blue was orphaned at a young age with her brother Sam. They were bounced from foster home to foster home because of their mischievous…
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Book Review - The President is Missing
Book Review – The President is Missing
I will admit to being anxious to read this book because I have recently started reading political thrillers. I’ve been a fan of Patterson for a number of years now. So, him having access to the personal knowledge of an ex-president should make for a good story. In short, I really enjoyed the book and found it very entertaining and suspense full, now with that being said, not everything plays…
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20 Writing Tips from Stephen King
20 Writing Tips from Stephen King
1. First write for yourself, and then worry about the audience. “When you write a story, you’re telling yourself the story. When you rewrite, your main job is taking out all the things that are not the story.”
2. Don’t use passive voice. “Timid writers like passive verbs for the same reason that timid lovers like passive partners. The passive voice is safe.”
3. Avoid adverbs.“The adverb is not…
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Book Review - The Narrows by Michael Connelly
Book Review – The Narrows by Michael Connelly
When it comes to police procedurals I have not read another author that is at the level of Michael Connelly. Quickly becoming my all time favorite fictional character, Harry Bosch’s personality, mannerisms and character in general leaps off of the pages with ease as you are reading the story. I know I have said this about a lot of books, but the author really has a way of making you feel that…
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It's time to #Focus
It’s time to #Focus
Too often we become so wrapped up in our personal affairs, the hustle and bustle of life, that we don’t just take time out to enjoy the ride. We all travel our rough roads and carry heavy loads at times, but every now and again there are times were it seems like nothing in the world matters except that moment you are in, right then and there. Most of us experience that moment of euphoria when…
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#PicnStory, A Creative Global Webzine
#PicnStory, A Creative Global Webzine
PicNStory is A Creative Global Webzine, or an online magazine helps writers to sharpen their skills on a regular basis by creating a sort of contest. The winner gets their story published on the PicNStory website and archives for that particular month. So here are the details. Each month they present you with a different picture like the one above. The goal is to craft a story, 500 – 1000…
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Going Back to School At a Late Age? You need to have a plan. So what is the plan?
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More content coming very soon
More content coming very soon
I have recently become a contributing writer for The Odyssey online magazine. I will begin submitting articles to my editor to be published in a couple weeks. In addition to the articles that are posted to my personal website, my Odyssey articles will also be posted here as well with a link back to my Odyssey homepage. Thank you to those who support my writing journey. My Masters is almost…
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#Clarity
HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? As I sit and ponder the words for this post, I can’t help but gaze upon the many names on the books that fill my shelves. Hoping, wishing and wanting so badly for the day that books with my name will eventually occupy spaces upon those shelves. The task seems so easy, yet so far away. I have put together a plan for writing so that I don’t allow life to get in the way…
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When I made the decision to get my Master Degree I knew that I had to put in more effort than I did in my undergrad program. I often chose to be a mediocre student due to time. I usually tend to put assignments off to the last minute because I allowed life to get in the way. I worked full time, family matters, personal health and other odds and ends. Nonetheless, I was determined to complete my education while maintaining a better GPA than I had ever earned.
So, Im more than half way to completion and have been invited, accepted and inducted into two professional associations. The first was the International English Honors Society and the second is The National Society of Leadership and Success. It was an honor to be invited to one and not even three months later I was invited to another. There can be substantial life-changing benefits to having a network of professional to turn to. And I can fully admit that I have already benefited from both associations in both my personal and professional life.
So how was I accepted? Nomination criteria is determined by the local chapter leaders and is typically based on GPA and/or leadership potential. Students invited to their school’s chapter have earned distinction with their nomination , but must complete the leadership program requirements to achieve induction.
Im happy to say that I have achieved my short term goal of maintaining a GPA worthy of wearing honors cords for my graduation. Unfortunately, I finish the program in the winter, so I won’t be able to walk the stage until next year in the spring. The plus side is I get to make a great trip out of it. The school is located in New Hampshire, but it is only 40 mins from Boston. So, I figured I will take trip to Boston and see the sights, walk the stage and enjoy the rest of my time before returning to Illinos.
Professional Organizations When I made the decision to get my Master Degree I knew that I had to put in more effort than I did in my undergrad program.
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The Road to Completion
The Road to Completion
I was recently invited and inducted in to The National Society of Leadership and Success. The road to becoming an inducted member included forming a success networking team or SNT. The SNT could be a group formed outside or inside of the university. I chose to form a team with others, like myself, who were recently invited to join the society. The Purpose of the SNT: • Access more useful…
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How Book Publishing Has Changed Since 1984
How Book Publishing Has Changed Since 1984
This is not my work nor is it’s writer associated with my site. I just think it is brilliant information that needed to be shared. I hope you enjoy and visit The Atlantic for more great stories like this one. Original Story Posted onThe Atlantic By: PETER OSNOS A look back at an age of old retail and indie bookstores, before computers, celebrity memoirs, and megachains came to dominate the…
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7 Things You Must Quit Doing to Be More Productive This Year
7 Things You Must Quit Doing to Be More Productive This Year
This is not my work nor is it’s writer associated with my site. I just think it is brilliant information that needed to be shared. I hope you enjoy and visit INC for more great stories like this one. Original Story Posted on INC. Work hard. Work smart. And think about your work differently than everyone else. By Jeff Haden Contributing editor, Inc.@jeff_haden CREDIT: Getty Images Want to be…
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#BookReview - The Doctor Is In
#BookReview – The Doctor Is In
Can you say FATAL ATTRACTION! This pairing of Carl Weber with Brenda Hampton was a great match. I notice the writing style change a little. I’m used to Weber’s books being written in the first person. The narrative in this book is third person, BUT it has no bearing on how magnificently written this story is. The story stars Dr. Kasen Phillips, Voncile (his secretary), Raine (his girlfriend),…
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