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Showing posts with label Writing Reference. Show all posts

Thursday, June 7, 2012





So, this is what I have been doing with the bulk of my free time the last few months (when I am not playing cello!). I was hit by the layoff shoulder tap twice (!) in the last three years. Each time I found a new job reasonably quickly and a big part of that was relying on both my personal network  and my social network.


Speaking to a few of my unemployed colleagues, I realized that many of them could use some guidance to create an online network and uncover hidden career opportunities. Networking for jobs, particularly on the internet, is a new concept for many professionals, especially those who have been with the same company for many years.

So I put together this short e-book, about 30 pages long, that serves as a quick guide to navigating the many options that are available to create a professional social network using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and finding new opportunities with an internet optimized resume and online job sites. I also cover creating an online presence and preparing for phone and video interviews.

Right now Social Networking Your Way to a New Job: Putting the Power of the Internet to Work for You is available on Amazon Kindle for $2.99.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Janet Evanovich - How I Write


How I Write is one of the best writing reference books I have ever read-- and I've read a LOT of them. It's a combination of fun, down-to-earth advice and good old fashioned butt kicking. The book is based on questions from Evanovich's website, http://www.evanovich.com/ which is administered by her daughter, Alex. Her advice ranges from plotting and character development to querying formats and motivation. If you are an aspiring writer or just a fan of Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, I strongly recommend picking it up.