Yeah, You Still Need to Post 3 Times a Week!

Geri Jewell

Google has yet another program that helps to keep tabs on the “freshest ” material. New things on your blog will help your website get to the top of Google. I have three blogs, so I am looking at triple the work ( of writing). I am also looking at changing my style of posts. I want to experiment with more personal things and business, not just how to articles. So let’s all start posting more “fresh” stuff!

When I met Geri Jewell ( DEADWOOD) last month I had no idea she had a new book out. She was kind of quiet and shy and just enjoyed the day sitting at my cabana. She was not throwing her book at everyone with a pulse. She was nice to pose with me in the picture. Now that I know the book is out, I am more inclined to support her book. Congrats on your new book Geri. Read more

Will the Apple iPad Be a Dream Machine For Writers?

As I write this, Apple has announced that they are taking orders for the iPad. It’s a wonderful device that allows people to surf the net, listen to music, read books and a variety of other things with maximum portability. The iPad is smaller than a laptop — even smaller than a net book — and yet is a powerful and flexible device. It will likely sell in the millions.

The iPad has a lot of potential for writers because it is small enough to carry a purse or a big coat pocket, so they can do research, read books, and even use the device as a word processor in almost any setting. There are several models that come with built-in Internet connections, so it is a truly flexible device. Writers will love that kind of versatility the iPad offers — not only as they create books and articles, but as they see a wider market consuming them.

The iPad is set to make a product like Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader obsolete. The iPad has a bigger screen, and color, so the merits of the relatively high priced Kindle will fade rather rapidly.
But there are those who say that the iPad itself will be obsolete even before it is released. Sadly, it’s true. People may rush to buy the iPad, but they will be buying a machine that is severely crippled in several important ways. Writers will want to think twice before they buy one.
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Review: Six Secrets of Sales Magnets

Six Secrets of Sales Magnets

By Laura Posey and Will Turner

This book is not something you should overlook if you are in sales. The authors are sales trainers, this book is a good introduction to their services. The great sales people are always looking for ways to get better. Their goal is to help you close 7 out of 10 prospects. They tell the story of an average day in the life of the Average salesman, Professional salesman and the Magnetic salesman. Curiously, while the Magnetic salesperson plays golf and relaxes, the other two work a lot harder to get any money. The secrets of what they do are revealed, the HOW part is not revealed. I do like their concept on Vendorville. Because there is no HOW TO in this book, I assume you can get the details on how to do this in the courses they offer. They mention cold calling in reference to the Average sales person and the Professional salesperson, but not with the Magnetic salesperson. Nice story and nice book, you can clearly see which category you are in. This is a useful start to making positive change.

This book is a California 6

For more info: DancingElephants.net

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