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I am a freelance ghostwriter, published author, writing instructor, newsletter publisher, podcast host and public speaker. I am also the owner of Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services-a team of writers and editors based in Nashville, Tennessee, offering

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Food & Drink > Coffee Coffee-making: Mastering the fine art of coffee brewing: 1 of 11

There is much to be said about the perfect cup of coffee, and yet so much is clouded by old wives' tales and misinformation. What counts is simple math and physics, and as long as you understand the chemistry of coffee you can produce a perfect cup every time. Grind The finer you grind the coffee beans, the more character yo...
Sports & Recreation > Scuba Diving Getting started with scuba diving: 1 of 10

No doubt you've seen Hollywood movies that showed scuba divers swimming in a beautiful underwater scene. Scuba diving is an easy and fun outdoor recreation. Colorful fish, exotic plants, unusual coral and crystal blue water are fascinating. No wonder more and more people are drawn to give scuba diving a try. Breath-hold divi...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Holidays with family: 3 of 16

Holidays are important to individuals and families and to society as a whole. We all need a break from our routine to spend time with friends and family doing something we enjoy. Even if we do nothing but rest and relax, holidays provide an opportunity to reconnect with those we love and with ourselves. When my children were...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Remodeling a kitchen with Ikea products: 1 of 4

Ten weeks ago we started remodeling our 1980s kitchen. We had been putting it off since we moved here seven years ago. Ever since our dishwasher had to be replaced I've wanted stainless steel appliances. Our remaining appliances are old but they still work fine, and that makes it hard to justify spending money. Over the year...
Business > Leadership Strategies How to write and deliver a dynamite speech: 2 of 5

As a writer or author you may be asked to speak about your book or business either at a book signing or networking meeting. As a business owner, you may have to make a training presentation about the new policies or practices you are setting. It is important to know how to give a good presentation. A good speech or presentat...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family stories and memories: 81 of 191

For some reason I am remembering some of the instances of my kid's childhood experiences. I thought I'd share a few of them with you just for kicks. We lived in a rough neighborhood when my kids were little. Some creep tried to seduce them into their car with candy one day while they were playing in front of my grandmother's...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Explaining blog chains: 1 of 2

Activity and interaction on a blog increases its popularity and raises its ranks in search engines. One good way to do this is with a blog chain. What is a blog chain? A blog chain involves twelve people who have a blog and want to participate in a fun group activity. You can certainly have more or less than twelve, but visi...
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Tips for successful self-publishing and marketing: 6 of 8

Writing a book is the easy part. The hard part begins when you attempt to publish the book. I'll share the five options I found as I considered publishing my book, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: True Stories about Death, Dying and Afterlife. I'll also tell you about a new trend-setting publisher that is changing the way books get ...
Business > Small & Home Business Testing your readiness to start a business: 8 of 10

Being your own boss is wonderfully exciting, but running a business isn't for everyone. Starting a business comes with certain challenges. The most common reasons people decide to start a business is because they want to be self-sufficient, become wealthy, or change their lifestyle. Many writers would like to use their writi...
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms What do you believe?: 45 of 51

Why do you Believe What you Believe? My religious training started when I was two weeks old and my parents dedicated me to God in a conservative Southern Baptist church. I became the church pianist when I was fifteen, and by then my identity was wrapped up in my religious community. Throughout my teen years, I frequently bal...