Tag: Blog
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So, You Want to Write a Book…
As a published author of eight novels, I am frequently asked by friends and associates how to go about writing a book because they have a story they want to get down on paper. I am an advocate and supporter of anyone who has the desire to write a good story; however, before you begin,…
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The Importance of NOT Dieting
2025 has arrived and with it the resolution to lose weight. As with every new year, the gyms will be crowded, and people will be trying the latest diet fads that they have seen on the internet, before eventually growing frustrated and giving up. Why? Because temporary diets are almost always doomed to fail. It’s…
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Why You Don’t Need a Book Deal
So, you have finally finished the novel you’ve been agonizing over. The writing is flawless, the editing (and re-editing) is complete, the cover is impeccably eye-catching and even your beta readers are praising your masterpiece. The book is to your exact standard and ready for the pain-staking task of pitching to literary agents with the…
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Are Your Affairs In Order?
“The prognosis isn’t good, and you should get your affairs in order sooner than later.” They are the words that none of us ever want to hear, a statement of a pain-staking finality, and what exactly does it mean? Getting your affairs in order means lessening the financial and emotional burdens on your loved ones…
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Calories vs. Macros
So, you want to eat healthier and, like many of us, are looking for the easiest and most effective plan – a method that you can stick with long-term. There is so much overwhelming and sometimes even confusing information online now that it’s difficult to know where to start. Consider Your Goals What are your…
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Book Fairs – Are They Worth the Effort?
Every author looks endlessly for ways to put their work into the public eye in hopes of more sales. Many are without the benefit of a literary agent or manager and are often left on their own to market their writing. Finding new and innovative advertising avenues, especially those that don’t cost a fortune, can…
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Explore the Waterfront
Even if you have never been there, you have likely heard about the rich history and culture of Baltimore, MD. Home to the Orioles and Ravens professional sports teams, the city boasts the esteemed Johns Hopkins Hospital and credits itself for the origination of our National Anthem. Baltimore is a tourist’s dream with its alluring,…
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4 Surefire Ways to Impress at Work
It’s early in the morning as the sound of your alarm rips you abruptly from your dream, and you reluctantly arise for another day at work. Each stressful day seems to be blending in with the others as you search for ways to set yourself apart from the rest, in hopes of getting that upcoming…
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Coping with COVID-19
With the start of 2020 came blank slates, new visions and renewed goals to better ourselves, reach higher and achieve more. Some of us began dieting and exercise plans while others vowed to quit smoking or perhaps take more time for leisurely activities. Whatever the goal, the new year seemed to offer a sense of…
Author Jodi Clark 