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This is the last in the Copyright Basics portion of Writers Beware of the Legal Pitfalls series, but not the end of the series. This article addresses some important issues for writers, and bloggers in particular. As a reminder, every article in this series is to be used as a general educational resource only, NOT … Continue reading “Writers Beware of the Legal Pitfalls – Copyright Basics Part 3”
This month we’re going to conclude our discussion of priorities by talking about opportunity cost. Are you familiar with the term? The basic concept is that resources, whether time, money, energy, or something else are finite and that the cost of something is not absolute. Rather than measuring dollars or minutes, opportunity cost measures what … Continue reading “APODS – Priorities: The Opportunity Cost by Amanda Cabot”
This month we’re going to conclude our discussion of William Bridges’s Four Ps (Purpose, Picture, Plan, and Part) by outlining the way to develop a successful Plan. The final step will be to identify the Parts everyone will play. In prior months, you developed a Picture of what it is you want to accomplish. Now … Continue reading “APODS – Priorities: The Four Ps (Part Three – Plan and Part) by Amanda Cabot”
Welcome back. As I promised last month, we’re continuing our discussion of picture, the second of William Bridges’ Four Ps (Purpose, Picture, Plan, and Part), with an explanation of how to make your goals SMART. SMART, as you undoubtedly guessed, is an acronym. It stands for: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-Bound. You need all five … Continue reading “APODS – Priorities: The Four Ps (Part Two – SMART Goals) by Amanda Cabot”
Last month we talked about the fact that getting to “The End” often involves change and that change can be difficult. The good news is that change can and should be managed. That’s where the Four Ps can help. What are the Four Ps? William Bridges identified them in his book, Managing Transitions. Purpose – … Continue reading “APODS – Priorities: The Four Ps (Part One) by Amanda Cabot”
Are you ready to address priorities? They’re the second step in the APODS process and one of the most important, so let’s get started. In his best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen Covey advises us to “organize and execute around priorities.” While that may sound simple, many of us find it … Continue reading “APODS – Priorities: Getting Started by Amanda Cabot”
Last month we began our discussion of the three Ps Personality Type Present Use of Time Productive Times and talked about personality types. This month we’re going to conclude the analysis phase of APODS by looking at time. You’re probably saying, “It’s about time – pun intended,” since one aspect of APODS is time management. … Continue reading “APODS – Analysis: The Three Ps, Part Two by Amanda Cabot”
As we continue the analysis phase of APODS, we’re going to discuss what I’ve called the three Ps: Personality Type Productive Times Present Use of Tim This month we’ll address the first one. If that sounds a bit intimidating, don’t worry. The goal is not to change your personality but to understand it, since understanding … Continue reading “APODS – Analysis: The Three Ps by Amanda Cabot”
Welcome back to APODS, one technique for reaching the elusive “The End.” Today we’re going to start our discussion of the analysis phase. As the title line says, this means answering the tough questions. Since I want to keep this relatively simple, I’ve limited myself to three questions that I think every author should answer. … Continue reading “APODS – Analysis: Answering the Tough Questions”
Welcome back Kathryn Ross! Balancing Written Words to Taste for Flavorful Influence is the next in her series — The Write Spice: Writing Tips for Flavorful Words. From sweet to sour, salty to savory, and a tad of bitterness in between, well-seasoned stories touch readers’ taste buds with memorable flavors and healthful influence. When you … Continue reading “Balancing Written Words to Taste for Flavorful Influence By Kathryn Ross”
