Something About Stillettos

I was looking through my following list on twitter and noticed that two women authors that I admire had something in common. Yes they are both published authors who are well known for uplifting women. But that's not it...
Both use stillettos as a symbol in their writing.

Allow me to introduce you to two women you should get to know:

Shanel Cooper Sykes

Lynette Lewis

Now I don't know what it is about stillettos...but it sells!

Follow these ladies on twitter like me and discover all of their powerful tools and life changing books.

Q. August

Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.

http://www.qaugust.com/

Good morning writing!

I am still on my list kick. There are just so many valuable and utterly entertaining lists that exist in my world. This morning I woke up to a delightful list about writers tools. It was sent from the best Book PR Coach in the state of Michigan. None other than Pam Perry Herself sent me the fabulous list. Lucky for you I will share the list as well as some links for you to begin connecting with her and getting your hands on some other tools you need.

Now here's the list she sent to my email:

10 Tools You Need to Get Started Writing

1- Find a motivational statement, picture, or object to help you while you are writing.

2- Creae a storage place for all of your relevant book materials.

3- Load Microsoft Word or another word processing software on your computer to type in.

4- Buy a 3 ring binder to use as yoru book file.

5- Buy manila folders to separate your loose writing material and papers you may collect.

6- Buy computer disks to save yoru work on.

7- Get plenty of note cards to write down ideas for your book.

8- Have a notebook to take with you when you work on your book away from home.

9- Buy highlighters in multiple colors to help you identify facts in articles/books that you use.

10- Have plenty of pens handy.

She encouraged me with the motivated me through the following attached message:

"Take time to get organized ith the tools you need to write your book at or away from home. We spend coutnless hours searching for lost items. You do not want to lose any time while working on your book. Getting organized ahead of time will help you finish your writing and get published faster."



Thanks Pam!!!

You can get connected to Pam Perry by visiting www.e-junkie.com/pamperry 

View her blog at http://www.MinistryMarketingSolutions.com/blog

Check her out on Youtube www.youtube.com/pamperry

Q. August

Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.

http://www.qaugust.com/

Do Something Different!

I recently got the great idea to combine two things I love- showering and reading. I was leery at first considering the possibility of getting the beloved pages of my book soaked. I then considered how long the book had been sitting on my shelf. I had been wanting to really dig into it for over a year. It might as well not exist. And like any other writer I coaxed myself into it with the disclaimer "at least I'll have a story to tell!" Indeed I do. I loved it. I can't remember the last time I read while standing. Yes sprinkles landed on each page. And that's okay. The ink didn't run. It was a relaxing, new, and exciting experience. While you can't compare it to bungy jumping there was a thrill element present.

Another thing I sometimes do is read a book from back to front.

I challenge you to do something unique and different related to reading and writing on this week. And if your are really feeling bold try shower reading.

Q. August
Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.
http://www.qaugust.com/

Books I am reading now

I am in a book club but I still do some reading on my own time.

The following is a list of what I am reading now with it's intended purpose

1. Kid CEO- family and household management support
2. Teaching outside the box- professional growth
3. Summer and the city - pleasure/interest

These readings are in addition to that required by my graduate program and biblical readings for my relationship with Christ.

Most writers are avid readers.

"Reading is the ultimate prerequisite to learning" - Professor R. Petrone
That is one of my mottos in life. What are your mottos about reading?
Part of why I write is because I feel that answers to our challenges in life are written. It is my duty to provide some answers for someone out there.

Q. August
Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.
http://www.qaugust.com/

Lists lists lists

Lists are one of the very many organizational tools that lead to succes.

The way they are used can very from person to person.

All week long I will be sharing samples of lists that I like.

I use lists in the following ways:

• chores I need to get done on a given day or week
• new products I want to buy
• topics to cover in my books or workshops
• my favorite new items, I usually include this in letters to friends
• things I am grateful for, I usually do this at the beginning or end of my day
• favorite songs of the season for playlists
• goals
• plans of action

I thought the following list was pretty clever! I read it in Glamour magazine, I am unsure of what issue/volume.

"9 Things You Should Remember Forever..." -By Eliza Marston

1. The heat of your first kiss.
2. Your social security #, blood type, and European shoe size.
3. The stories your grandma told you about escaping from the old country with diamonds and a loaf of bread hidden in her coat.
4. The best compliment you ever got in bed.
5. Teh exact scientific combination of hair products that resulted in the greatest hair day of your life.
6. Just how brilliant and gorgeous you thought you were when you were 5 years old.
7. For every relationship that didn't work out, the true reasons why.
8. The scents of our baby's head and your mother's perfumed hug.
9. How good it feels to do the right thing.

I must admit that #9 is my favorite. Start creating some lists to utilize in your everyday life and see the positive changes that will occur.

Q. August

Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate

http://www.qaugust.com/

ART in Books

With the emergence of E-books our options for the delivery of written works has grown.


I recently read Molly Ringwald's "Getting the Pretty Back".
I t was a pleasant surprise to see illustrations appropriately placed within the pages of the book. It added an artistic element and relaxed feel to the reading.

My question is, would you consider adding artwork to your books? This is something I have considered yet I am still on the fence a bit.

Do you feel that yoru writte works stand as art alone?

Q. August
http://www.quagust.com/
motivate.rejuvenate.generate

Who is your audience?

Good writers
-Know their audience
-Write what that particular body of people needs and want to know
-Use a voice and tone that will reach their audience

For me, I have more than one audience. I have a lot of information to share.

Things that shape our writing
-Life experiences
-Imagination
-Education
-Roles
-Jobs
-Family

My primary audiences are as follows:
1-Parents & Educators
2-Business people & Entreprenuers
3-College students
4-Children

Who is your audiece? Wat have you written for them lately? What do you believe they want you to write about next?

Q. August
Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.
http://www.quaugst.com/