After we meet tomorrow to hash out the details, I’ll be writing a brochure for a local client and updating another piece I wrote for them years ago. These are the first two writing-from-scratch tasks I’ve had in months, except for work I’ve assigned myself (two books and blog posts). It’s giving me a …
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Here is a link to a great article on the meh-ness of current (and near-future) AI technology: https://www.inc.com/sam-blum/the-real-reasons-why-ai-chatbots-have-proliferated-in-place-of-true-innovation.html And an article in the 2/23/24 issue of Business Marketing Smart Brief states: “The use of AI in creative work can never replace the fearlessness, humor, and silliness necessary to connect with audiences on a …
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Today Donald Trump’s first criminal trial begins. I’m not getting popcorn ready. I’m not salivating. I’m waiting to see how the mainstream media (MSM) covers it. Because if the mainstream media just plays sound bites of DJT’s shenanigans and verbal denials and accusations, it isn’t doing its job! It’s going for …
It occured to me last night that I have a third service offering that I haven’t thought of in years: voiceover! When I was in Hollywood (and later, when I returned to the Pacific NW), I was trained in voiceover (cartoon voices, commercial voicing, narrative voicing) by a consummate professional, Nigel Neale, who encouraged …
I’m Adding a Third Service Offering — Voiceover! Read More »
Today’s the official book launch for STAGE COACH. This is where the rubber meets the road. Holding all good thoughts. Here is the link to the official trailer for the new book:
WOO HOO! KDP jumped right on it, so my STAGE COACH books (ten of them) will arrive tomorrow! Squeal! When I ordered them on Saturday, I was told they would arrive between April 16th and 18th, so this is a pleasant surprise! As soon as I’m sure they look great, I will order …
I’m facing a professional dilemma. Seriously… It’s about “chasing notoriety” (AKA self-promotion). Here’s the dilemma in a nutshell: I have zero interest in becoming famous. But I am interested in becoming well enough known that people can find me to help them achieve their professional goals, whether that is by way …
Fame, Schmame. I’m Interested in helping people, period! Read More »
Those “New Zealand in the Rear View Mirror”memories blog posts took days and days to do, mostly because I had to push each of the hundreds of images separately from my phone to my email address and then to my PC before I could include them. And because I was suffering from COVID, I wasn’t …
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The print version of my new book, STAGE COACH: My Prescription for Panicky Presenters, is LIVE now on Amazon. The Kindle version will follow in the next few days. The price will be the same for both versions. If you know anyone who is a panicky presenter who would like to overcome …
