ARTS & AUTHORS EXTRAVAGANZA MAG ISSUE 3

April 2022

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EDITOR'S NOTE Arts & Authors Extravaganza is a magazine for artists and authors to express themselves.

A source of planning and inspiration for artists, authors, readers, writers, etc. And for those simply in love with all things “Art.” ANAE magazine really wants to give the artist & authors more to look at, to inspire them and to remind them that this is fun and is not going anywhere! It’s the most memorable experience of their life; leaving a legacy. Our goal is to provide the readers with as much inspiration as possible online and in the magazine.

More inspiration, curated inspiration, and giving our audience real people so that our aspiring artist & authors, and readers will get great ideas.

And now with a legion of lovely readers, some insanely talented sponsors, a collection of wonderful contributors, and a mammoth social media following, ANAE is heading into 2022 with the aim of bringing you even more great reads, to ensure this year is your very best year ever.

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CONTENTS

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“Vendor events: how and why you should add them to your calendar!”

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ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

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16 PRODUCTIVITY SECRETS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

46 63 BOOK AND MOVIE COMPARISON

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

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RACHEL SLAUGHTER LITERACY DOC -DR. R.A. SLAUGHTER, AUTHOR OF TURNING THE PAGE WWW.DRRACHELSLAUGHTER.COM

PROFILE

GO BE GREAT SISTAHOOD Coach Meredith Hammond

My name is Coach M. and I would like to tell you a little about The Go Be Great Sistahood, a community where we do life and business together. Imagine a community of Faith fueled women from various walks of life with one common goal… the desire to see themselves and each other level up in life and step into greater. We serve as midwives helping one another to push pass fear & excuses and other dreamkillers so our dreams and desires can become reality. Our 7am est morning power boost calls have some of the best transformative conversations ever, some of our sistas call it amazing talk radio.

Whether you are an active participant or can only listen in, there is always a gem waiting for you from the conversations!!

And each day the conversations change, whether it’s relationship, finances, health, mindset or entrepreneurship we talk about it all with the purpose of helping each other to grow and align with God. Because of our calls many sistas who intentionally plug in are experiencing positive transformation in their personal lives and business.

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Now if you are thinking to yourself the morning calls sound great but I just don’t have time… let me tell you we have more for you. Throughout the day 24/7 our sistas continually connect with each other.

Whether it’s to ask for prayer, share a win, request an accountability partner, ask for help, post a resource, ask us to watch your Fb live, connect with others in your niche or even to vent. We have platforms within our community for all of that and more to take place. And one of my favorites we buy and sell amongst each other and we refer each other to those we know. By now you should really be getting excited and wondering just how much does this sistahood cost to join.

Well I want to share one more thing first.

We have monthly MasterClasses each month I personally provide Biz strategy & guidance on how to attract more leads and sales. We also have resident coaches who cover finances health and wellness, positive affirmation book writing and soul work.

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certain you now have a feel for the Go Be Great Sistahood. So this is what I want you to do take a few seconds and come up with what you think a monthly subscription would be for all the Value our sistahood offers and I promise the price I quote will be less. Ok you got it….. so for everything I mentioned minus the monthly MasterClasses it’s only $10 a month less than 35¢ a day. I know you didn’t expect that. Can I tell you this price is intentional, I want to make sure every woman can be part of our sistahood if they desire because positive growth support is essential in life!! Now if you are also interested in our masterclasses, membership is only $29 a month barely $1 a day!!! And that includes everything. So listen I’m not saying you can’t level up alone but I am saying it’s so much easier when you have your sistas encouraging you along the way. So if you are looking for a sistahood that is about the total woman experience and don’t cost an arm and a leg sign up at www.CoachMSpeaks.com

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Networking is all about getting out there, meeting people, and the adventure that it creates. The best part is the connections and the atmosphere, and most events are familyfriendly so you can take your family with you.

“Vendor events: how and why you should add them to your calendar!”

Most asked questions: 1. How do you find events?

2. What should you display?

3. What should I do?

Vendor Events! Not only are vendor events a blast, but they also provide a great source of leads and steady income which is a must for any successful business.

Vendor events, expos, trade shows and other venues where you can set up a table and talk to strangers are the best way to keep any business solid. When you make a habit out of going to a vendor event every month you will never worry about where to find business again.

It is a proven system that all successful businesses use. A system that works for one business will work for any business that applies the same technique.

Attending monthly vendor events will not only keep your business solid, improve your networking skills and close rates, it will also provide you with a venue to meet business collaborators, get involved in your community!

Finding trade shows or events to attend is as simple as a Google search, social media, or calling newspapers, radio stations or the Chamber of Commerce or your local municipal building.

Vendor events are great for getting qualified leads. Make sure you engage with each guest and determine if it is a good lead so that your follow up is more effective.

Follow Up!! If you are not going to do your follow up within 24-48 hours, so those leads are still fresh in your mind.

DON’T GO TO THE EVENT WITH A PLAN TO CLOSE DEALS, BOOK PARTIES, SIGN CONSULTANTS OR SELL PRODUCT.

Remember: Don’t go to the event with an expectation to close deals, book parties, sign consultants or sell product. You may make money right then and there, and you may not. All those things take time and in doing so, you may be letting the best lead walk past. Your ‘close’ should be done in the follow up!

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she received her Associated Applied Science degree in American Sign Language/English Interpreting at Community College of Philadelphia. In 2008, the Lord transitioned her to The Love Fellowship Tabernacle, where she previously attended and led under the leadership of Bishop Hezekiah Walker for eight years. This is where her intense training began for her life in the kingdom of God. Prophetess Martha Thompson was born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in West New York, New Jersey, by her Deaf parents and three brothers. She was born to two Deaf parents and still is the family interpreter. In 1995, she began her career as a Correctional Police Officer for The New Jersey Department of Corrections and had completed her 25 years of Law Enforcement service in 2021. Prophetess Martha Thompson began her journey in 2001 under the leadership of Pastor David Cawston at Christian Life Center in Bensalem, Pennsylvania,where the Lord launched the Deaf ministry where she interpreted for the Deaf and Hearing community for sevenyears. In 2007, ANAE

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DECEMBER 2016 cont.. . .,

A MADE SOLDIER

The anointing and impartation birthed many spiritual gifts. In 2016, the Lord shifted Prophetess to NJ under the supernatural/miraculous Apostolic/Prophetic anointing ministry of Apostle Anthony J. Parker Sr., and Dr. Sarah Parker at Refreshing Life Praise Cathedral in Riverside, New Jersey for four years.

November17, 2018, she was ordained as a Prophetess/Exhorter/Minister of the Gospel under Prophet Shawn Miller of Kingdom International Training Institute Prophetic School of Ministries Kingdom University, Inc Mt. Vernon, New York. On December 31, 2021, Prophetess was ordained with her husband, Prophet Charles, and began Thompson Ministries.

On May 1, 2021, Prophetess launched her first book called Behind The Prophetess’ Mask. On July 14, 2021, Prophetess received The Firebird Award for her book, in three categories: Christian Non-fiction, Motivational & Inspiration, and Self-Help.

On October 16, 2021, Prophetess received her second award, The Henri Award, from the Joy & Company Christian Literary Award under Testimonials Surviving The Crisis.Prophetess Martha Thompson is married to her wonderful husband, Prophet Charles T. Thompson, who supports her dearly. She has seven children and five grandchildren whom she dearly loves and adores.

Prophetess Spiritual DNA: The Office of the Prophet/Intercessor/Prayer Warrior/Gifts of Healing/Deliverance Ministry/Spiritual Warfare/Exhorter/Encourager.

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Protection Against Free Radicals Dark chocolate is loaded with radical fighting antioxidants.

Antioxidants such as vitamins and phytochemicals such as flavonoids and polyphenols are highly effective in combating free-radicals.

According to Jilian Levy, Senior Writer at Dr Axe, free- radicals are highly reactive molecules that speed up the ageing process. They also damage the immune system, compromising its ability to protect us from diseases.

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Protection From Cardiovascular Diseases Flavanols have an incredible impact on heart health. Flavanols, according to research, has been found to increase the clotting ability of blood platelets. This, in turn, helps reduce the chances of getting a stroke.

Flavanols not only increase blood flow but help lower blood pressure.

This is because the flavanol compound decreases and limits the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol). This means that it prevents bad cholesterol from building up around the artery walls and clog blood flow.

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May Prevent Cancer Cancer is among the leading causes of death, not only in America but across the globe. However, dark chocolate has been linked to cancer prevention. Hence the reason many refer to dark chocolate as a cancer-fighting food. Incorporating into your everyday diet and nutrition could help shift your life towards healthy living.

The cancer-fighting properties of dark chocolate are tied to flavonoids. Flavonoids, which help combat free- radicals, evidence that they contain protective properties against cancer development.

However, studies are still being conducted.

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Improve Cognitive Function Numerous research points to the fact that dark chocolate helps improve cognitive function considerably. The properties found in this chocolate increase gamma frequency in an area within the brain known as the cerebral cortical. Cerebral cortical is responsible for memory.

Thanks to a compound found in dark chocolate known as epicatechin, brain damage is reduced significantly. Moreover, it has been found to decrease mental impairment through increased blood flow to the brain.

So, again, what makes dark chocolate healthy? Dark chocolate is able to give numerous health benefits to those that consume it because of its properties. It is high in antioxidants such as flavanols. Moreover, it is also very high in nutrients.

There are many ways of incorporating it into your everyday diet and nutrition. Some add pieces of the chocolate to their fruit salad or smoothies, or by replacing milk chocolate in desserts with its healthier counterpart.

Another great way to indulge in the nutritional benefits of dark chocolate is by ordering Popcorn for the People’s Dark Chocolate Espresso gourmet popcorn.

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There’s value in patting yourself (and your friends) on the back. Positive affirmations are statements that can help brighten your outlook on the world when you say them to yourself regularly or write them down in a journal. While affirmations are no substitute for professional help such as therapy when you're experiencing anxiety or depression, those who swear by the power of uplifting language do find that it increases their self-esteem and improves their mindset. If you're looking to form better mental health habits, this is a great—and free —place to start.

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What's more, it may help boost your overall health, too. Studies support the idea that the words we choose matter: A good positive affirmation can help you combat stress and increase the neural pathways in your brain.

Other research found that saying or writing them down may foster a deeper sense of belonging .

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KIMBERLY: WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS? ALESIA: THE NAME OF MY BUSINESS IS CALLED GTE EVENTS 4U. WHERE WE DO BEAUTY ON A BUDGET. THE NAME STARTED AS A CHRISTIAN BUSINESS GOSPEL TRIO ENTERPRISES. KIMBERLY: WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO DO WHAT YOU DO? ALESIA: WHAT INSPIRES ME IN THIS BUSINESS, IS THE PEOPLE , MY CLIENTS. I LOVE TO SEE PEOPLE HAPPY AND I LOVE THE SERVICE THAT I CAN GIVE WHEN I DECORATE OR DESIGN WHAT DAY IMAGINE FOR THE EVENT OR OCCASION. KIMBERLY: WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING?

KIMBERLY: WHAT DO YOU HAVE COMING UP NEXT? OR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO? ALESIA: BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC THINGS KIND OF STOPPED BUT NOW WE HAVE SO MANY EVENTS ON THE CALENDAR, I WILL HAVE TO GET MORE STAFFING. PRAYERFULLY BY THE END OF THE YEAR OR THE NEXT YEAR. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A BIGGER VENUE SPACE TO HOLD LARGER EVENTS. KIMBERLY: HOW CAN PEOPLE REACH YOU? ALESIA: WE CAN BE REACHED AT 14 EAST UNION ST., BURLINGTON, NJ OR BY CALLING 609-379-9887 OUR SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM IS GTE _EVENTS_4U FACEBOOK GTE EVENTS

ALESIA: THE THING THAT KEEPS ME MOTIVATED IN THIS IS THE HEART I HAVE FOR IT. THE DRIVE AND DEDICATION. I ALWAYS TELL MY STAFF LOVE WHAT YOU DO AND DO WHAT YOU LOVE BECAUSE IF I DIDN’T GET PAY FOR THIS I WILL STILL BE DOING THIS.

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ALESIA SHROPSHIRE There are plenty of reasons that event planners are proud and love their jobs, some are more personal and could involve specific clients, events or obstacles that they have overcome while others just love the flexibility and logistics of getting it done.

Variety

even a different country you are

In the space of a single day, you

likely to explore some exciting

could be checking out a new venue,

and interesting destinations.

having a demo for some new

Whatever the destination,

technology, meeting with clients

travelling in style is eventful.

and brainstorming ideas . No two events are the same and as you are

Hopefully, there are plenty of

probably juggling multiple projects

sights to see when you get the

at once, you probably don’t have an

occasional break and a variety of

average day either. Even if you are

experiences that you can try while

having a day of admin at your desk,

testing out parts of an event

an event planner is likely to

package for your clients, just like a

undertake numerous different roles.

working holiday!

Variety is the spice of life and event planning certainly keeps us on our

Negotiating

toes. There is no time for boredom

Negotiating might not be the first

in the fast-moving world of events!

thing you think about when you consider why you love your job so

People

much, but it can be a fantastic

Whether event planners are born or

adrenaline rush when you get

made, it takes a certain type of

what you want. A real negotiation

individual to be a successful event

ninja can make the other party

manager.

feel like they want to give you

WHY EVENT PLANNERS LOVE THEIR JOB

Working in a dream event team is

the best way to get results, help to make the fast-paced event industry less stressful and share the workload. You can bounce ideas off each other and collaborate on problem-solving to find the best solution. You also enjoy the victories as a successful event team is likely to be closeknit, going out for drinks and socializing after a big win and supporting each other through the challenges; taking it as a team, win or lose.

Travel

Event planning can take you anywhere. Whether it is an event in the next city, a different state or

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more and then they aren’t compromising, so everyone is happy.

It’s not always about money though, you could use venue negotiations to get room upgrades, better WiFi, technical equipment, catering or other perks included in the original price. All of these small wins make you feel proud of yourself.

Fulfilling People’s Wishes Creating dream events for your clients or boss and making your attendees happy is a real pride moment for event planners, who have often endured many challenges to create what they have been visualizing and planning in their head for so long.

Understanding and producing the wishes of your client or boss effectively can be challenging but also very rewarding and likely to encourage greater loyalty.

Creativity

foundation of a great event and

As an event planner you get to

when it is completed gives us a

explore your creative vision and

greater sense of pride.

see an idea be turned into reality, from concept to execution. Those

Event planning can be

who get to express themselves

challenging day-to-day too when

creatively tend to be happier and

trying to work with unforeseen

have a more balanced life, so as

circumstances, difficult people,

an event planner you get the best

overcome obstacles or sell more

of both worlds! Plus, you also get

tickets. It’s these challenges that

to showcase your own creative

make event planning exciting,

talents and ideas to inspire others,

keep us on our toes and make us

which not everyone can say about

really love our job, particularly

their job!

when it gives us a chance to shine and prove why we are successful

Flexibility

event planners in the first place!

While the hours can be plenty and sometimes include unsocial hours,

Recognition

there can be flexibility involved in

While this probably isn’t a big

event planning, as it is project

reason for being an event planner,

based and you can work from

it’s always great to have your hard

anywhere. For those who prefer

work recognized. This could be a

early mornings or late nights as

simply thank you, overwhelmingly

their most productive hours, or

great feedback, a testimonial or a

have family commitments, they

small gift of appreciation.

can choose their schedule. That

Cutting Edge Technology

The event industry is innovative, and many attendees want to be wowed and see the latest technology up close. As an event planner you get to work with exciting event tech and may even be working with virtual reality, drones or 360-degree cameras. As an event planner you are looking to the future and getting ahead of technology to anticipate what attendees want to see. Whether that’s planning in the hotel of the future, anticipating technology trends or coming up with concepts for event entertainment and boosting user experience, you get to use technology to give attendees something they haven’t seen before and wow them!

doesn’t mean the hours aren’t

Recognition and praise can help

virtual reality, drones or 360-

keep you motivated during the

degree cameras.

long, lonely hours. Recognition can also help to bring referrals to

As an event planner you are

bag high profile clients or more

looking to the future and getting

events to boost your event

ahead of technology to anticipate

planning career and allow you to

what attendees want to see.

take on more exciting projects.

Whether that’s planning in the

It can also be nice to receive

hotel of the future, anticipating

recognition from others about

technology trends or coming up

what you do and realize that

with concepts for event

many are envious of your role as

entertainment and boosting user

an event planner.

experience, you get to use technology to give attendees something they haven’t seen before and wow them!

Challenges

The event industry is fast paced, competitive and high pressure which many #proudeventprofs

The technology isn’t just for the attendees, some of it is designed to make event planning easier or to smooth some of the event functions to make the planning process more streamlined.

thrive in! There are plenty of challenges to overcome, such as short lead times, or restrictive budgets but issues force us to think of new and inventive ways to work. Original ideas and workarounds can be the

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Road Map to Success What does your road map to success look like? Everyone has their own definition of what success means to them. Well, at least we all should by the very fact that no two individuals are created 100% alike. Our road map to success should be different to the person standing next to us.

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Define What Success Means to You (Place your answer in the space)

Write Your Progress and Satisfaction in Life (Place your answer in the space)

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What is your 'Why' and Your Values and Priorities (Place your answer in the space)

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List some Coaches that you can work with (Place your answer in the space)

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Road Map to Success cont.

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List some of Your Habits and Behaviors (Place your answer in the space)

IF YOU HIT A PROGRESS PLATEAU AT ANY POINT, YOU MIGHT NEED TO ALLOW YOURSELF TO REGROUP AND SWITCH YOUR ATTENTION TO ANOTHER PRIORITY. THE SWITCH MAY ALLOW YOU TO THINK MORE FREELY AND CLEARLY ABOUT HOW TO MOVE PAST YOUR ROADBLOCK. OR IT MIGHT SIMPLY BE A GOOD TIME TO STOP AND REFOCUS. YOUR MUSCLES GROW STRONGER IN THEIR RESTING PHASE AFTER A WORKOUT. REMEMBER THAT CONTINUALLY FORGING AHEAD IS NOT A NATURAL RHYTHM. REPEAT THE CYCLE OF REST, RECOVERY AND REGROUP THEN…START AGAIN.

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16 PRODUCTIVITY SECRETS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Turn these skills into your daily habits and you’ll get closer to success.

by A. Renner

THESE 16 PRODUCTIVITY SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE WILL MAKE YOU REEVALUATE YOUR APPROACH TO YOUR HOME, WORK, AND CREATIVE LIVES.

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mpty your mind It sounds counterproductive, doesn’t it?

Emptying your mind when you have so much to remember seems like you’re just begging to forget something. Instead, this gives you a clean slate so you’re not still thinking about last week’s tasks.

Clear your mind and then start thinking only about what you need to do immediately, and today.

Tasks that need to be accomplished later in the week can wait.

2. Keep certain days clear Some companies are scheduling “No Meeting Wednesdays,” which ANAE

means, funnily enough, that no one can hold a meeting on a Wednesday. This gives workers a full day to work on their own tasks, without getting sidetracked by other duties or pointless meetings.

and see what can be done quickly and efficiently. Get these out of the way so you have more free time and brain power to focus on what is more important.

This can work in your personal life too, for example if you need to restrict Facebook access or limit phone calls.

4. Chop up your time Many successful business leaders chop their time up into fifteenminute intervals. This means they work on tasks for a quarter of an hour at a time, or schedule

3. Prioritize your work Don’t think every task is created equal! Some tasks aren’t as important as others or might take less time.

“It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop.”

Try to sort your tasks every day

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SECRETS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE meetings for only fifteen minutes. It makes each hour seem four times as long, which leads to more productivity!

5. Have a thinking position Truman Capote claimed he couldn’t think unless he was laying down. Proust did this as well, while Stravinsky would stand on his head!

What works for others may not work for you. Try to find a spot and position that is perfect for you to brainstorm or come up with ideas.

6. Pick three to five things you must do that day To Do lists can get overwhelming very Leave room for a “brain dump,” where quickly. Instead of making a neveryou can scribble down anything else ending list of everything you can think of that’s on your mind. that needs to be done, make daily lists that include just three to five things.

9. Do your most dreaded project first Getting your most dreaded task over Make sure they’re things that need to be with first means you’ll have the rest of done that day, so you don’t keep putting the day free for anything and everything them off. else.

7. Don’t try to do too much OK, so I just told you to work every day, and now I’m telling you to not do too much? It might sound like conflicting advice, but not doing too much means not biting off more than you can chew.

Don’t say yes to every work project or social engagement and find yourself in way over your head.

This also means that you won’t be constantly putting off the worst of your projects, making it even harder to start on it later.

10. Follow the “Two-Minute Rule” The “Two-Minute Rule” was made famous

by David Allen. It’s simple – if a new task comes in and it can be done in two minutes or less, do it right then.

8. Have a daily action plan Putting it off just adds to your to-do list Don’t limit yourself to a to-do list! Take ten minutes every morning to map out a and will make the task seem more daily action plan. It’s a place to not only monumental later. write what needs to be done that day, but also to prioritize what will bring the 11. Have a place devoted to work biggest reward, what will take the If you work in an office, it’s no problem longest, and what goals will be to say that your cubicle desk is where accomplished. you work every day.

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But if you work from home, make sure you have a certain area specifically for work. You don’t want files spread out all over the dinner table, and you don’t want to feel like you’re not working just because you’re relaxing on the couch.

Agatha Christie never wrote at her desk; she wrote wherever she could sit down.

Ernest Hemingway wrote standing up.

Thomas Wolfe, at 6’6″ tall, used the top of his refrigerator as a desk. Richard Wright wrote on a park bench, rain or shine.

Have a space where, when you go there, you know you’re going to work. Maybe it’s a cafe downstairs, the library, or a meeting room. Whenever and wherever works for you, do your works there.

12. Find your golden hour You don’t have to stick to a “typical” 9–5 schedule!

Novelist Anne Rice slept during the day and wrote at night to avoid distractions.

Writer Jerzy Kosinski slept eight hours a day, but never all at once. He’d wake in the morning, work, sleep four hours in

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the afternoon, then work more that evening.

Your golden hour is the time when you’re at your peak. You’re alert, ready to be productive, and intent on crossing things off your to-do list. Once you find your best time, protect it with all your might. Make sure you’re always free to do your best uninterrupted work at this time.

13. Pretend you’re on an airplane It might not be possible to lock everyone out of your office to get some peace and quiet, but you can eliminate some distractions. By pretending you’re on an airplane, you can act like your internet access is limited, you’re not able to get something from your bookcase, and you can’t make countless phone calls.

Eliminating these distractions will help you focus on your most important tasks and get them done without interruption.

If you find yourself easily distracted and can’t focus, this method will help you overcome distractions.

15. Be in tune with your body Your mind and body will get tired of a task after ninety minutes to two hours focused on it.

Keep this in mind as you assign projects to yourself throughout the day, and take breaks to ensure that you won’t get burned out.

16. Try different methods Vladimir Nabokov wrote the first drafts of his novels on index cards. This made it easy to rearrange sentences, paragraphs, and chapters by shuffling the cards around.

It does sound easier, and more fun, than copying and pasting in Word! Once Nabokov liked the arrangement, his wife typed them into a single manuscript.

Same for you, don’t give up and think that it’s impossible for you to be productive when one method fails. Try different methods until you find what works perfectly for you.

14. Never stop Writers Anthony Trollope and Henry James started writing their next books as soon as they finished their current work in progress.

Stephen King writes every day of the year, and holds himself accountable for 2,000 words a day!

Mark Twain wrote every day, and then read his day’s work aloud to his family to get their feedback.

There’s something to be said about working nonstop, and putting out continuous work instead of taking a break. It’s just a momentum that will push you go further.

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

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HAZEL MCGRIFF HAZEL MCGRIFF AUTHOR OF YOUNG BUDDY ARMSHAZEL MCGRIFF WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IN THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. HAZEL CONSIDERS AND BELIEVES IN HER FAITH AND FAMILY TO BE DEAR AND IMPORTANT TO HER. IF SHE IS NOT SPENDING TIME WITH HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SHE IS HELPING OTHERS. HAZEL HAS APASSION FOR HELPING OTHERS. CARING FOR PEOPLE LED HAZEL TO WRITE HER FIRST CHILDREN’S BOOK, “YOUNG BUDDY ARMS,” COPYRIGHT 2021 WHICH IS A CHILDREN’S BOOK ABOUT SOCIAL DISTANCING ALSO, SHE IS A WIFE AND MOTHER OF TWO SONS. SHE WORKS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM INMONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA AS SECRETARY. SHE IS COMMITTED TOWARDS HELPING OTHERS THROUGH HER SECRETARIAL ROLE. ANAE

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HAZEL MCGRIFF

HAZEL HAS BEEN WORKING AND ENGAGING WITH CHILDREN SINCE THE YOUNG AGE OFTHIRTEEN. HER SECOND BOOK IS CALLED “YOUNG BUDDY ARMS: COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK”.

IT SHOWS CHILDREN HAVING FUN IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS, PLAYING DIFFERENT SPORT, AND HAVING FUN WITH FRIENDS ALL WHILE BEING SAFE WITH A FACE MASK ON. HER THIRD BOOK IS CALLED WE DID IT! MY BUDDY ARMS ANDME! THIS BOOK IS ABOUT VACCINES, HYGIENE, MANNERS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING. ENJOY THESE BOOKS WITH CHILDREN ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

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VALERIE STANCILL

VALERIE STANCILL Chef Leah, the celebrity chef, answers the questions you have all been dying to ask.

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"What I have been through, will help you get through…” is the mantra Valerie Stancill lives by.

After living through her own trials and setbacks she knew her experiences were not only for her.

She moves full steam ahead daily

Valerie has been interviewed on various podcasts, such as; Let’s Talk, In Search of Me Now, Thursday Talk with Misha, Talks with Tanya, An Array of Hope, Gospel Radio to name a few. She is a best-selling author, international speaker,

to fulfill her passion to educate,

domestic violence advocate, and

empower, inspire and equip

contributing writer for Stay

women to regain control of their

Focused Magazine. But she doesn't

life and wellness so they can live

slow down there. She is the host of

abundantly emotionally, mentally

the Purposed For

and spiritually.

WHAT I HAVE BEEN THROUGH WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH… After completing her studies in Health Arts at University of St. Francis; she continued to hone her craft by becoming certified as a holistic wellness

Wellness Show and Beauty 4UR Ashes Talk Shows on Facebook and has spoken at several conferences

coach, licensed massage therapist,

and workshops to including WE

certified Yoni Steam practitioner,

Believe You S.O.S., empowHER,

certified Reiki Master Practitioner and

Around The Table, Rutgers School

certified Etheric Touch practitioner.

So it is no surprise that Valerie is the founder of Purposed For Wellness, a holistic wellness center where she serves as an energy healer, Reiki Master, and provides a safe space for women to reconnect with their body and reignite their vibrancy with Yoni Steaming, sound harmonics, meditation, and self-care coaching. Needless to say she

of Business, on a Domestic Violence Awareness Panel and many more. To book or connect with Valerie use the links below: Email: valerie@purposedforwellness.com https://www.facebook.com/Purpos edForWellness https://www.instagram.com/purpos edforwellness/

has coined the phrase; #your wellness is my purpose…

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KEEPING A HEALTHY MENTAL STATE WHILE RUNNING A BUSINESS (FIRST LET’S START BY TAKING IN A FEW DEEP BREATHS, FOCUSING ON YOUR BREATHING THE RISE AND FALL OF YOUR CHEST. AGAIN)

AS AN ENTREPRENEUR IT’S EASY TO LET STRESS BECOME PART OF OUR DAILY ROUTINE, BUT I AM HERE TO TELL YOU IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO WORK 24/7 AND PUSH, DRIVE AND GRIND UNTIL YOU BREAK. IT IS POSSIBLE TO BUILD A BUSINESS WITH BALANCE AND WELLNESS AT THE CORE. IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO HUSTLE UNTIL YOU CAN’T HUSTLE ANYMORE, THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO SUCCEED. IT IS A WAY TO HUSTLE YOUR WAY INTO BURNOUT! DID YOU KNOW THE LAST YEAR THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) UPDATED IT’S HANDBOOK OF DISEASES TO INCLUDE “BURNOUT.” THEY CALLED IT AN OCCUPATIONAL PHENOMENON CHARACTERIZED BY FEELINGS OF ENERGY DEPLETION OR EXHAUSTION INCREASED MENTAL DISTANCE FROM ONE’S JOB OR FEELINGS OF NEGATIVISM OR CYNICISM RELATED TO ONE’S JOB AND REDUCED PROFESSIONAL EFFICACY. YOU KNOW THOSE LONG NIGHTS LYING AWAKE WITH THOUGHTS ABOUT ALL THE DIFFERENT THINGS YOU COULD DO TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS. KEEPING ALL THOSE TABS IN YOUR BRAIN OPEN, HEARING ALL THAT MONKEY CHATTER AND THAT BUSINESS STUFF SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR HEAD. STRESS IS INEVITABLE, BUT IT IS NOT UNCONTROLLABLE. LEARN TO MANAGE STRESS, HERE ARE MY TOP 5 TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF TO KEEP A HEALTHY MENTAL STATE WHILE RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS.

1.DON’T SACRIFICE YOUR ROUTINE WHEN YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A BUSY DAY, YOU CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE, YOU SKIP YOUR JOURNALING,

1.DON’T SACRIFICE YOUR ROUTINE WHEN YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A BUSY DAY, YOU CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE, YOU SKIP YOUR JOURNALING, WORKING OUT OR EVEN SKIP BREAKFAST AND GO RIGHT TO THE PHONE OR COMPUTER. YOU KEEP WORKING PASS YOUR SCHEDULED CLOSING TIME JUST TO GET SOME THINGS CROSSED OFF YOUR SCHEDULE.

4.GET MOVING TRY TO GET IN SOME FORM OF EXERCISE, IT’S A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER, A WAY TO SPEND TIME REFLECTING AND CLEARING YOUR HEAD. WHEN FEELING OVERWHELMED, STEP AWAY FROM THE SITUATION AND TAKE A QUICK 5 MINUTE WALK OUTSIDE, BREATHE IN THE FRESH AIR AND LEAVE EVERYTHING RIGHT BACK THERE.

**LEARN TO SET 90 MINUTE SESSIONS FOR TASK, WHEN THE 90 MINUTES IS DONE, TAKE A 30 MINUTE BREAK. LEARN TO HAVE BOTH A SET MORNING AND EVENING ROUTINE GIVES YOU A SENSE OF CONTROL IN STRESSFUL TIMES

TRY TAKING A WALK AT THE END OF THE DAY, THINK ABOUT THE DAY, MAKE SOME PLANS FOR TOMORROW AND GO HOME WITH AN EMPTY MIND READY TO RELAX AND NOT LAY AWAKE THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW.

KEEPING THIS ROUTINE ALLOWS YOU TIME FOR FUN THINGS LIKE FAMILY, FRIENDS DINNER WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO FOR YOURSELF. 2.DELEGATE AND/OR OUTSOURCE LET SOMEONE PERFORM THE THINGS THAT DRAIN YOU OR TAKE YOU OUT OF YOUR CREATIVE FLOW. INSIGNIFICANT THINGS THAT SUCK UP YOUR TIME ARE NOT WORTH IT. WORKING WITH LESS STRESS ALLOWS YOU TO FOCUS ON INNOVATION IN YOUR BUSINESS AS OPPOSED TO WORRYING ABOUT SMALLER DAY TO TODAY TASKS. WHEN YOU ARE STARTING TO STRAY AND NOT REMAIN FOCUS OR CLOSE TO BURNOUT LEAN MORE ON YOUR TEAM. IF YOU ARE SOLO, TAKE SOME DOWN TIME AS STATED ABOUT WITH THE 90 MINUTE WORK SESSIONS THEN 30 MINUTE BREAKS. 3.TREAT YOURSELF WHETHER IS A SPA DAY, TAKING IN A MOVIE, TREATING YOURSELF TO LUNCH OR JUST CHILLAXIN AND DOING NOTHING BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT DOING THINGS THAT BRING YOU JOY. SOMETIMES THE ENTREPRENEUR LIFE CAN BE LONELY. CALL A FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER THAT CAN ENCOURAGE YOU. RY SOME END OF DAY STRESS RELIEVERS LIKE A WARM BATH WITH SOME EPSOM SALTS, ADD IN SOME ESSENTIAL OILS (LAVENDER WHICH RELEASES STRESS AND HELPS YOU RELAX) A GLASS OF WINE, SOME CANDLES AND WOOSAH.

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5.MEDITATE OHMS THE WORD. MEDITATION IS A GREAT WAY TO REMOVE THE MONKEY CHATTER, THE DAYS STRESSORS AND FOCUS ON YOU. ALWAYS THINK OF MOM WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT MEDIATION, MIND OVER MATTER. MEDITATE ON WHAT YOU’RE GRATEFUL FOR, ON WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED AND LET YOUR MIND WANDER AWAY FROM THE DAYS STRESSORS. I CAN MEDITATE AND FIND MYSELF ON THE BEACH EVEN FEELING THE SAND IN BETWEEN MY TOES. THIS TAKES DAILY PRACTICE AND COMMITMENT. ALSO TRY THE 5-5-5 BREATHING EXERCISE BREATH IN FOR 5 SECONDS, HOLD FOR 5 SECONDS AND LET YOUR BREATH OUT FOR 5 SECONDS. TRY TO INCREASE YOUR TIME AS YOU CONTINUE THE PRACTICE. AGAIN, YOU ARE FOCUSING ON YOUR BREATHING AND NOT YOUR DAY/STRESS. WHEN YOU’RE FEELING STRESSED, OVERWHELMED AND RUN DOWN THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS TAKE A STEP BACK AND ASSESS THE WHOLE PICTURE. PYOUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH HAS TO TAKE PRIORITY IN ORDER FOR YOU TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY. TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IS NOT SELFISH, IT’S A NECESSITY. REMEMBER THE 5 STEPS ~ 1.DON’T SACRIFICE YOUR ROUTINE 2.DELEGATE/OUTSOURCE 3.TREAT YOURSELF 4.GET MOVING 5.MEDITATE

Story Teller

A 5 times published book author, , puppeteer, storyteller, airbrush tattoo artist, face painting and balloon twister, magician and clown entertainer.

The title of Tabitha's books are; "Centric Poetry & storytelling in motion", "Lady Fefee's children fairytales", "The best kept secret in poetry", "The Attack against fairyville", and "God Why Am I So different.

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My website address: www.lady Fefee.com Email: tholmes352003@yahoo .com

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BOOK AUTHOR, , PUPPETEER, STORYTELLER, AIRBRUSH TATTOO ARTIST, FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON TWISTER, MAGICIAN AND CLOWN ENTERTAINER.

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TABITHA’S BOOKS My name is Tabitha Fefee and I'm a 5 times published book author, , puppeteer, storyteller, airbrush tattoo artist, facepainting and balloon twister, magician and clown entertainer.

The title of my books are "Centric Poetry & storytelling in motion" "Lady Fefee's children fairytales" "The best kept secret in poetry" "The Attack against fairyville" "God Why Am I So different.

My website address is www.lady Fefee.com

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FELICIA HARRIS IS A 41 YEAR OLD MOM ON A MISSION TO PROMOTE INFORMATION SHARING AND FAMILY BONDING WITH THE CREATION OF HER KEEPSAKE BOOKS. SHE BELIEVES IN THE POWERS OF SELF REFLECTION AND GROWTH THROUGH EXPERIENCES. HER BOOKS TITLED THE MAKINGS OF ME AND THE MAKINGS OF US WERE CREATED WITH THE HOPES TO HEAL THE WORLD ONE HOUSEHOLD AT A TIME. MRS. FELICIA HARRIS

FELICIA HARRIS TTHE MAKINGS OF ME AND THE MAKINGS OF US KEEPSAKE BOOKS

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Carmen Gonzalez COMPASSIONATE, HARDWORKING, LOVING, AND MOST OF ALL, LOYAL. CARMEN MAINTAINS A CIRCLE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO DISPLAY LOVE AND IS ALWAYS CONSISTENT. WHEN YOU THINK OF ADVENTURE, YOU THINK OF CARMEN; FOR EACH AND EVERY DAY, SHE TRIES TO LIVE A LIFE FULL OF ADVENTURE AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.

CARMEN GONZALEZ JOHNSON WAS BORN IN TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, AND RAISED IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA. CARMEN HAS EIGHT SIBLINGS, SEVEN SISTERS AND ONE BROTHER. THIS FORTY-ONE-YEAROLD (I WILL BE 42 MARCH 30TH) IS THE MOTHER TO FIVE HANDSOME AND STRONG YOUNG MEN. HER LIFE REVOLVES AROUND THEM, AND SHE WORKS HARD TO MAKE SURE THAT SHE KEEPS A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS. CARMEN IS MOSTLY DESCRIBED AS DEDICATED, PERSISTENT,

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www.lucindacross.com

THE BIG ASK IN TAMPA, FL.

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Giovanni NegronGarcia 366 LBS AND HOPELESS TO LOSING 200LBS AND BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR IN A YEAR.

Giovanni Negron-Garcia is the

Giovanni claims that he had to

CEO/Owner of GioEffect Life

redefine his passion and

Coaching and Public Speaking,

purpose, so that he can share his

LLC and an International BestSelling Author. Giovanni is born and humbled in Reading, PA, a city that is defined by crime, poverty, and corruption.

glory he almost lost.

Mr. Negron-Garcia has become an inspiration around the nation, as

Giovanni is a dynamic speaker and

he displays his message of,

author who speaks upon his journey.

"Go.Inspire.Others". Giovanni

Giovanni encountered numerous

believes that everyone has a gift to

battles with his mental and physical

share with the world and that will

health. In 2021, Giovanni reached the

contribute to their legacy.

weight of 366 lbs., which set the course of his life ending by the age of 35. Through discipline and soul searching, Giovanni reclaimed his health and lost over 200lbs in less than a year!

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gifts with the world and claim the

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Mr. Negron-Garcia helps underprivileged professionals achieve their goals and dreams based on their career aspirations.

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GIFTING YOURSELF A These days, everyone is LEGACY

writing movies. Including novelists. Not screenplays, I PERSONALLY mind you,BELIEVE but even if THAT you’ve EVERYONE never IStouched a BLESSED A GIFT. CeltxWITH program and will never see your story the SOME OF US ARE BORNonTO big AND screen, you’re still CREATE OTHERS writing movies.

ARE BORN TO SERVE. Our society is saturated by REGARDLESS OF WHAT visual storytelling.

It’sWE the DO, OUR GIFT IS WHAT WE cool kid on the block, da boss.WITH Whether we’re DO BEST THE LEAST talking Hollywood movies, AMOUNT OF EFFORT. TV shows, or Video on Demand–we’re definitely WE ARE CONDITIONED TO still talking about the one BELIEVE WE MUST that formTHAT of storytelling ACCEPT CAREER the THATmost has A become prevalent and powerful HAS MORE PRESTIGE IN in modern entertainment.

SOCIETY. TRUTH IS Whether you realize it or THERE IS NOTHING MORE not, that visual medium is VALUABLE THAN THE GIFT influencing the way you YOU POSSESS. SOME write your books.

PEOPLE IGNORE THEIR GIFT BECAUSE THEY WANT THE GIFT OF ANOTHER PERSON. YOUR GIFT BELONGS TO YOU FOR A REASON, AND IT IS BECAUSE YOU CAN DO THIS CERTAIN THING BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE COULD.

OUR PASSION AND PURPOSE DO NOT ONLY GUIDE US, BUT THEY ENSURE THAT WE ARE LIVING IN OUR GIFT. NO MATTER HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF CURRENTLY, WE MUST ACCEPT THAT WE DESERVE TO LIVE IN OUR GIFT. ANAE

THE ISSUE IS WE RUN AWAY FROM OUR GIFT BECAUSE WE DON’T BELIEVE WE DESERVE IT, AND WE BELIEVE IT WILL NOT PROVIDE US THE LIFESTYLE THAT SOME OF US DESIRE. WE BECOME DOUBTFUL OF OUR ABILITIES AND FOLD UNDER PRESSURE WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH. BEING GIFTED AT SOMETHING IS A SIGN THAT MOST PEOPLE OVERLOOK BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IT IS SOME COINCIDENCE THAT THEY HAPPEN TO BE GOOD AT SOMETHING. WE MUST STOP BEING SO HARSH ON OURSELVES AND EMBRACE THE GIFT WITH WHICH WE WERE BLESSED. IT IS OKAY TO REVISIT YOUR PAST AND DUST OFF YOUR GIFT. YOUR PASSION AND PURPOSE WILL ALWAYS GUIDE YOU BACK TO IT,

WE SIMPLY CANNOT RUN FROM OUR GIFT FOREVER. THERE WILL BE A TIME WHEN YOU WILL FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE BEEN HELD BACK FOR TOO LONG AND WILL NO LONGER ALLOW IT.

EVEN WHEN YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE NOT DESERVING OF IT. MY FATHER OFTEN SAID, “SOME OF US NEVER LIKE TO RUN, BUT SOMEHOW WE RUN AWAY FROM OUR BLESSINGS.” WHAT MY FATHER WAS TRYING TO SAY IS THAT WE DO NOT BELIEVE WE DESERVE THE BLESSINGS - 44 -

WE PRAY FOR WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT. AS HUMANS, I BELIEVE WE ARE TOO HARSH NG YOUR GIFT INVOLVES LOOKING PAST YOUR FLAWS. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, OUR FLAWS ARE WHAT MAKE US UNIQUE, AND NO ONE EVER SAID WE CANNOT TURN OUR FLAWS INTO OUR BEST FEATURES.

YOU TRULY THINK YOU ARE NOT GIFTED? THEN WHY DID SOMEONE ASK YOU TO DEVELOP A LOGO FOR THEM? OUT OF ALL THE MUSIC PRODUCERS IN THE NATION, WHY DID THEY ASK YOU TO CREATE AN INTRO FOR THEM? WHY DID SOMEONE REACH OUT TO YOU AND ASK IF YOU CAN SHARE YOU STORY FOR BOOK THEY ARE WRITING? THE ANSWER TO THAT IS THAT YOU ARE GIFTED, AND THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU TO ALLOW US TO APPRECIATE AND COMPENSATE YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS.

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DO NOT BE AVERAGE These days, everyone WHEN YOU KNOW DEEP is writing movies. Including DOWN THAT YOU ARE novelists. Not screenplays, GREAT! GREATNESS mind you, but ISeven if INSTILLED EVERYONE, you’veINnever touched a AND IT IS YOUR CHOICE Celtx program and will never see your story WHAT YOU DECIDE TO on DOthe WITH big IT. screen, you’re still

writing movies.

Our society is saturated by JUST BECAUSE YOUR It’s the visual storytelling.

FAMILY, ORblock, da coolFRIENDS, kid on the boss.

Whether we’re COLLEAGUES DID NOT USE talking Hollywood movies, THEIR GIFTS DOES NOT shows, or Video MAKETV YOU INCAPABLE OFon Demand–we’re definitely USING YOUR OWN. WE ARE still talking about the one TASKED WITH THE form of storytelling that RESPONSIBILITY OF has become the most prevalent and powerful CREATING A LEGACY THAT in modern entertainment.

WE WILL BE REMEMBERED Whether you realize it or BY. THE VALIDATION WE not, that visual medium is ARE CRAVING NOW WILL influencing the way you NOT EVEN MATTER write your books.WHEN

ONCE WE ARE BURIED SIX FEET UNDER.

ROLE MODEL TO THOSE WHO ARE SEEKING GUIDANCE AND MENTORSHIP. WE CANNOT BE AFRAID TO GIFT OURSELVES A LEGACY THAT WILL BE RESPECTED WHILE BEING ALIVE AND RESPECTED FOR DECADES AFTER WE DIE. THEREFORE, IT IS SO IMPORTANT FOR US TO STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM OUR GIFT. ACCEPTING YOUR GIFTS DOES NOT ONLY BENEFIT YOU, BUT IT CAN ALSO CREATE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ONE INDIVIDUAL OR EVEN AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY!

IT IS THE LEGACY THAT WE LEAVE BEHIND THAT EVERYONE WILL TALK ABOUT. LEGACY IS FOREVER EVOLVING AND THE ONE THING THAT CONTINUES TO OPEN DOORS FOR THE NEW GENERATION OF DREAMERS AND MOVERS. IT IS YOUR GIFTS THAT WILL ALLOW OTHER PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES.

WE NEED YOUR GIFTS MORE THAN EVER AND I BELIEVE NOT ACCEPTING THEM IS THE BIGGEST WRONG YOU CAN COMMIT AGAINST YOURSELF. YOU MAY NOT CARE ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO THINK ABOUT YOU AFTER YOU ARE GONE BUT UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CAN BE A HERO TO SOMEONE ELSE AND THEY WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR YOU.

UNDERSTANDING AND INTERNALIZING YOUR GIFTS DOES NOT ONLY MAKE YOU GREAT, BUT A

STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM YOUR GIFT. WE MAY NOT LOVE TO RUN, BUT WE WILL CERTAINLY

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RUN AWAY WHEN SOMETHING GREAT IS PRESENTED TO US. MY FATHER DID NOT TELL ME THIS BECAUSE HE WANTED ME TO BE AVERAGE, HE WANTED ME TO GIVE BACK TO THE WORLD THROUGH MY GIFTS AND BE REMEMBERED FOR IT. WRITTEN BY GIOVANNI NEGRON-GARCIA

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ARTIST

SPOTLIGHT

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Brittany Williams In turbulent times, many of us harness ways to feel grounded, to calm anxiety and soothe stress, so it's not surprising that alternative therapies like crystal healing have come to the forefront.

KIMBERLY: WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS? BRITTANY: CRYSTAL QUARTZ SPIRITUAL HEALING. IT’S ALL IN THE NAME. CRYSTAL QUARTZ IS ALL OF THE CRYSTALS IN ONE AND SINCE IT’S A PART OF SPIRITUAL HEALING I ADDED IT TO THE END. KIMBERLY: WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO DO WHAT YOU DO? BRITTANY: SPREADING THE WORD AND INFORMATION ON CRYSTALS INSPIRES ME TO DO WHAT I DO. TO BE ABLE TO TEACH ONE ABOUT THE POWER OF GOOD POSITIVE ENERGY AND HOW IT CAN CHANGE OUR LIFE. KIMBERLY: WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO DO WHAT YOU DO?

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BRITTANY: THE LOOK IN PEOPLES EYES WHEN THEY HEAR THE INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED TO THEM KEEPS ME MOTIVATED TO KEEP GOING. THEM BELIEVING THAT THEY CAN TRANSFORM THAT NEGATIVE ENERGY INTO POSITIVE ENERGY. KIMBERLY: WHAT DO YOU HAVE COMING UP NEXT? OR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO? BRITTANY: I PLAN ON OPENING AND CONQUERING ANOTHER LOCATION AND TO POTENTIALLY BUILD A LITTLE FRANCHISE OF MY OWN.

BRITTANY: I AM ON INSTAGRAM @CRYSTALQUARTZSH AND EMAIL: CRYSTALQUARTZSH@GMAIL.COM

KIMBERLY: HOW CAN PEOPLE REACH YOU? WHAT IS YOUR CONTACT INFO?

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"Crystals allow us, quite effortlessly, to move fresh energy into the being, offering internal connectivity that enhances your external connectivity."

"Crystals are different combinations of minerals that help purify, balance and realign by working with our bioenergetic systems".

The proposed healing benefits of crystals predominantly surround areas of mental wellbeing, including feelings of increased tranquility, positivity and focus, as well as enhanced immunity and natural pain relief.

Individual crystals are also known to have their own special energies that can align to different areas of your life, with their shape and color – as well as their type – affecting their influence.

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Why I joined the CBD Industry....People thought I was crazy for joining the CBD Industry.

Here's the thing....

It has been projected that this industry will reach 22 BILLION dollars by this year of 2022. It should speak volumes. With that said, I know I made the smartest decision I could make for my life!

Combine that with the #1 Best Hemp🌱oil, helping millions of people looking for health alternatives.

My company is a House of Brands. We have over 100+ products that caters to every need! Think of it as a one-stop-shopping for successful brands all under one roof.

I am an Independent Affiliate in the home-based business industry of CBD infused products. CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. While CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause a "high." According to a report from the World Health Organization, "In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…. To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD." My Daily Choice has introduced me to this business along with a phenomenal team of women who has helped me create, the "I CAN" Mindset.

Our mission to help #1000 Women... which is a Movement designed to help women, as well as men, create the life they're desiring and seeking along with leaving a legacy for their posterity.

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MDC >>>My Daily Choice -HEMPWORX<<< is just that! I'm very excited to know we have variety for anyone seeking to start a journey of financial independence along with helping others change their health as well as their wealth You can find the right opportunity meant just for you.

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People thought I was crazy for joining the CBD Industry.

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SELECT this link: www.Hempworx.com/LadyHempire I am so excited and glad I said YES! I am now a part of a world changing industry-leading the way for health and wealth.

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Art & Fashion FASHION IS ART AND YOU’RE AN ARTIST

LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER &STATIONERY SHOP

Art and fashion, intrinsically linked and more so than ever. From clothing design to catwalk show art direction, major labels to boutique houses, the word of fashion is falling over itself to involve important names from a diverse range of the visual arts.

It’s hardly surprising. After all, what is fashion if not wearable art? And collaborations between the disciplines are mutually beneficial. Fashion, often unfairly judged as one of the more frivolous applied arts, gains serious cachet by association. The artist, meanwhile, reaches a wider, more populist audience.

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POSTMODERN PAINTING. Stella alternately paints in oil and watercolor

STELLA YOUNG: LIFE OF A PAINTER

Take a peek into a day in the life of budding artist Stella Young, and how she improves her craft

by Samantha McArthur Photos by John Adams

Painting, according to Wikipedia, is the practice of applying paint, pigment, or other medium to a surface.

The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used.

Painting describes both the act and the result of the action. Paintings may have for their support surfaces as walls, paper, canvas, wood, glass, lacquer, clay, leaf, copper or concrete, and may incorporate

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other materials including sand, clay, paper, plaster, gold leaf as well as objects.

Painting is a mode of creative expression, and the forms are numerous. Drawing, gesture, composition, narration, or abstraction, among other aesthetic modes, may serve to manifest the expressive and conceptual intention of the practitioner.

Paintings can be naturalistic and representational, photographic, abstract, be loaded with narrative content, symbolistic , emotive, or be political in nature.

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“What did I come here to do? I, as an artist, am here to live out loud.”

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WRITE THE VISION & MAKE IT PLAIN STAY FOCUSED

Writing also brings a sense of clarity to our thoughts.

Clarity is important because it provides focus.

Instead of wandering aimlessly, writing allows us to zero in on our heart’s desire. Putting pen to paper brings our desire center stage.

Once focus is achieved, it is much easier to make plans in order to bring the desire to pass. Moving the idea from your mind to paper creates a physical representation of what is to come.

Writing the vision down is a timeless principle. Habakkuk 2:2 (MEV) says, “And the Lord answered me: Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who reads it may run.” When it is written down and then implemented, those we lead can ‘run’ with it and we will see it succeed. A clear process begins to develop as it is made plain.

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WRITE YOUR BOOK WRITE, PUBLISH, AND MARKET YOUR BOOK! WWW.BOOKBUILDERSACADEMY.COM There are so many reasons to write a book but

Crisis is potent writing fuel. Powerful writing

when you’re in the process of writing, it can be

material too. That includes you and your

hard to see the light.

writing. Whatever that might be.

The truth is, we’re all living through some

From high-fantasy to academic research to

weird times right now. I’m sure you’ve had a

children’s books to cookbooks; we need to

deluge of emails and social media posts about

keep creating. For ourselves and for the rest

staying healthy, staying sane, and activities to

of the world. Students need your research,

keep you busy. And if you’ve got a book in the

people at home need your cookbooks, and

works, this might just be the perfect time to

people like me need your stories.

finish writing it!

Well, as difficult as it can be to keep going I know this is wildly cliched, but the world

when you’re unclear as to why you started,

really does need your story now more than

there are reasons to keep writing, and write a

ever. And more than that, you need your story.

book.

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So really, you shouldn’t need reasons to write beyond the drive to free your story. In these strange and unprecedented times, being at home more than we’re accustomed to, you can find even more precious time to write. Take advantage of it.

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IT S TIME

SUNSHINE

SUNLIGHT HELPS BOOST A CHEMICAL IN YOUR BRAIN CALLED SEROTONIN, AND THAT CAN GIVE YOU MORE ENERGY AND HELP KEEP YOU CALM, POSITIVE, AND FOCUSED. DOCTORS SOMETIMES TREAT SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) AND OTHER TYPES OF DEPRESSION LINKED TO LOW LEVELS OF SEROTONIN WITH NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE

SUCCESS JOURNAL A journal is used for keeping daily thoughts, jotting down inspirations that come to you, and more. A planner, on the other hand, is used to keep track of your day-to-day schedule. There are plenty of options to choose from when picking out a journal or a planner, but first, you will need to determine whether you need one or the other, or both!

Learn how to make your own journal or planner with the 1-hour course that you can do whenever you're ready and at your own pace.

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INSPIRATION Fuel Your Soul, Transform Your Body chronicles dozens of these amazing stories about real people who changed not just their bodies, but their lives, through fitness. These stories are the fuel that uplifts, inspires, educates and affirms everyone who has struggled to change, and hasn't let that dream die.

Fueled by happy thoughts

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL Reading is one of the main building blocks upon which a solid education can be built. It is perfectly possible and doable to gain an excellent, well-rounded, broad education without going to college, simply by reading books. However, without the skills of reading and comprehending what you've read, you could spend all your great-grandchildren's money and several years at the college of your choice, and still not become educated.

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PLACES TO VISIT

WRITTEN BY JEFF STICKS

A BIT OF HISTORY By 2002, over 21 million Type 1s had been produced, but by 2003, annual production had dropped to 30,000 from a peak of 1.3 million in 1971. VW announced the end of production in June 2003, citing decreasing demand, and the final original Type 1 VW Beetle (No. 21,529,464) rolled off the production line at Puebla, Mexico, on 30 July 2003.

PEACEFUL PLACE The Beetle featured a rear-located, rear-wheel drive, air-cooled four-cylinder, boxer engine in a two-door bodywork featuring a flat front windscreen, accommodating four passengers and providing luggage storage under the front bonnet and behind the rear seat – and offering a coefficient of drag of 0.41; to this relatively good CD, the also streamlined rear of car was of help.

BOOK AND MOVIE COMPARISON

THE SCARLET LETTER KORINA VILLANUEVA WRITTEN BY GRETA MAE EVANS

The days of the far-off future would toil onward, still with the same burden for her to take up and bear along with her.

- Chapter five There are always two facets regarding people’s favoritism to particular literary work. Some like the book better, while some others prefer the big-screen adaptation.

Here, the writer answered several key questions to figure out the similarities and differences between the book and movie versions, supported with some excerpts or examples.

HOW ARE THE STORIES IN THE BOOK AND MOVIE THE SAME? The title is the same although it had been said that the movie was freely adapted from the book.

The setting is also the same, namely the early years of Boston, Massachusetts, when many England-born people came to build the town and brought the customs and religion of old England with them. For example, the new port, town, and settlement.

Also, there was one scene when the Governor asked Korina Villanueva not to wear too many laces, which was one example of the loud voices and strong opinions of English Women of those times.

The book and the movie tell about a woman named Korina Villanueva who should wear a scarlet ‘A’ letter on her bosom as a sign of “adultery” – a sign of sin.

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HOW ARE THE STORIES IN THE BOOK AND THE MOVIE DIFFERENT?

03.

There are a lot of differences I found between the book and the movie. And I think the movie is totally different from the book, even the ending is different.

In the movie, there are several moments of their meetings. For example when Howard Ong helped Brigitte Schwartz to lift her horse-cart that was stuck in the mud or when they had arguments in the church library.

The following are some examples of those differences:

01.

In the book, it is opened with the story about Daniel Gallego who was being released from prison and brought her new-born baby.

Meanwhile, the movie opens with the scene of the death and cremation of an Indian Chief named Kyrie Petrakis.

02.

The book and the movie tell about a woman named Brigitte Schwartz who should wear a scarlet ‘A’ letter on her bosom as a sign of “adultery” – a sign of sin.

04.

The book was told by a former port official who found an old wooden box consisting of a piece of red material in form of a capital letter A and some old papers that told about a woman named Brigitte Schwartz.

In the movie, it is Pearl who acts as the narrator of the story.

In the book, it does not tell about how Brigitte Schwartz and Howard Ong met or how their relationship was before Brigitte Schwartz was sent into prison.

05.

In the book, it was told that Brigitte Schwartz sewed herself the letter A and she did it finely, even the town women thought that "she is clever with her needle".

But in the movie, there was someone who had made it to be worn by Brigitte Schwartz.

In the book, there are not any murders done by Avery Davis.

But in the movie, there are two murders done by him, Mituba and Brewster. And even Roger.

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07.

Prynne hung himself; it is not mentioned in the book (Avery Davis died several years after Avery Davis’s death and he left his fortune to Pearl).

In the book, there were no lines about Daniel Gallego looking for the devil's mark on Pearl's body.

But in the movie, Daniel Gallego showed Pearl's birthmark in a court and lifted the child, even calling her the "devil's child" or "the Satan's child".

In the movie, Arthur did not look so ill. Even so, it has a happy ending. Avery Davis and Francois Mercer are going to have a new happy life in another town, of course with Pearl.

Are some characters described differently in the book compared to the movie? Do any characters act differently?

For the main characters, it is probably a slight difference.

Avery Davis is described almost similarly to the book. But Avery Davis is described a little bit differently in the movie, in the book he should be sick because of his guilt.

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Francois Mercer acted differently in several scenes.

For example, in the book, Estelle Darcy asked Francois Mercer not to tell about himself (about he was Francois Mercer’s husband) to her lover (Estelle Darcy). But in the movie, Estelle Darcy directly told Francois Mercer that her husband was still alive and he was in danger.

I found some characters that are not mentioned in the book. For example, Brewster, Eleanor Fitzgerald – the Indian, Matuba – the mute slave, Metacomet – the son of Massasoit, Indian tribes, some women of Eleanor Fitzgerald’s friends, and the boy with the drum who followed Eleanor Fitzgerald everywhere.

Meanwhile, Daniel Gallego is portrayed extremely differently in the movie. He does not look so guilty as in the book where he was really sick due to his guilt.

Some attributes had departed from her, the permanence of which had been essential to keep her a woman.

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WHICH VERSION DO YOU LIKE BETTER? Since the movie is so different from the book, I like the book better than the movie version. In fact, the movie has the drama side (and I do love drama!) and a story about love and a happy ending.

The book says more about many questions of sin, crime, suffering, and guilt. And I think it is the focus of the author, about the dark side of life. And according to my opinion, the movie cannot show the author's intention.

However, the book tells more about the psychological and religious side.

It tells about Adeline Palmerston and Daniel Gallego in their guilt of sin, in their struggle for love and God. The book tells more about the "scarlet letter" itself and its meaning at that time, hence it is suitable with the title. And it is not really described in the movie.

THE BEST HEALTH APPS One rarely falls in love without being as much attracted to what is interestingly wrong with someone as what is objectively healthy, says philosopher Alain de Botton

by Stephanie Potter

THERMOMETER APP 1

A further sign of health is that we don't become undone by fear and trembling, but we take it as a message that it's time to stop struggling and look directly at what's threatening us, said Pema Chödrön.

HEART RATE MONITOR 2

If we are creating ourselves all the time, then it is never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are stuck with, said Deepak Chopra.

PERIOD TRACKER 3

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The greatest miracle on Earth is the human body. It is stronger and wiser than you may realize, and improving its ability to self heal is within your control, said Dr Fabrizio Mancini.

Research on this article is done with the help of Heath Thomas, a health technology expert teaching at University of Louisiana.

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INSULIN MONITOR It's a pretty amazing to wake up every morning, knowing that every decision I make is to cause as little harm as possible.

It's a pretty fantastic way to live, said Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.

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HEART RATE MONITOR Take time to define what health means to you and what you are willing to do or willing to give up doing to bring better health into your life, said Lao Tsu.

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GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES The human body has been designed to resist an infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment.

The secret of good health lies in successful adjustment to changing stresses on the body, said Harry J. Johnson.

SLEEP ANALYSIS Learn to follow the inner self,Healing is simply attempting to do more of those things that bring joy and fewer of those things that bring pain, said O. Carl Simonton .

TRAINING CLUB Investing in your health now can pay dividends for the rest of your life.What is one easy thing you can do today to live healthier? Lao Tsu asks.

Health & wellness Health refers to a state of being, from physical health to social and mental health. While whole-person or holistic health is the goal, health is often achieved by breaking down the areas that need attention and taking steps to address each area, from heart health to gut health. The steps that one would take to improve either of those areas of health might start with many of the same things, such as aiming to lose weight, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol by limiting processed foods, eating more nutrient-dense foods, prioritizing sleep, managing stress, not smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and much more.

Essentially, health is the goal, while wellness, on the other hand, is the dynamic process of living a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness encompasses the many areas of our lives that impact our health and well-being, and not just our nutrition and physical activity! Changing the way we eat, making the food on our plate secondary – and how well we nourish ourselves with these “foods” will determine our overall wellness.

Taking care of your physical health will not only benefit your body but also your mind! By focusing on eating a diet full of nutritious and colorful foods and getting enough physical activity each week, you’ll be on your way to peak physical health.

Overall, take care of yourself.

LUFNOOPS

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THE ART OF SUSHI MAKING

by Lawrence Hoover

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and other items yourself instead

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Which version do you like better? Books or Movies?

Since the movie is so different from the book so I like the book better than the movie version. In fact, the movie has the drama side (and I do love drama!) and a story about love and a happy ending.

The book says more about many questions of sin, crime, suffering, and guilt.

And I think it is the focus of the author, about the dark side of life. And according to my opinion, the movie cannot show the author's intention.

THE “MOVIE MINDSET” OF MODERN NOVELISTS

Are some characters described differently in the book compared to the movie?

I TOLD MYSELF STORIES AND CALLED THEM MY “MOVIES.” THOSE MOVIES, OF COURSE, EVENTUALLY BECAME MY BOOKS.~KMW

Movies show what's happening on the “outside,” as it were, of its characters. Books show what's happening on the inside.

Authors get to share their characters' very thoughts with readers, and, as a result, the opportunities for characterization are much deeper in a book than in a movie.

There are a lot of differences I found between the book and the movie. And I think the movie is totally different from the book, even the ending is different.

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FOR MANY OF US, STORIES ORIGINATE AS VISUALS IN These days, everyone OUR IMAGINATIONS. WHENis writing movies. Including WE SIT DOWN TO WRITE novelists. Not screenplays, OUR BOOKS, WE’RE JUST mind you, but even if DOING OUR never BEST TO you’ve touched a TRANSLATE THOSE VISUALS Celtx program and will never see your story on the INTO DESCRIPTIVE PROSE you’re still THAT big WILLscreen, HELP READERS writing movies.

SEE THE SAME THINGS.

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Whether we’re talking Hollywood movies, OUR IMAGINATIONS. WHEN TVDOWN shows,TO orWRITE Video on WE SIT Demand–we’re definitely OUR BOOKS, WE’RE JUST still talking about the one DOING OUR TO form ofBEST storytelling that TRANSLATE THOSE VISUALS has become the most INTO prevalent DESCRIPTIVE PROSE in and powerful entertainment.

THAT modern WILL HELP READERS Whether you realize it or SEE THE SAME THINGS. not, that visual medium is influencing the way you WE TALK HOW writeABOUT your books.

BOOKS TODAY ARE DIFFERENT FROM BOOKS OF YORE, AND ONE OF THE PRIMARY REASONS FOR THIS IS THEIR SIMULTANEOUS EVOLUTION ALONGSIDE THE VISUAL STORYTELLING IN THE MOVIES. IF WE COMPARE TODAY’S BOOKS WITH YESTERDAY’S BOOKS, WE CAN SEE THAT, LIKE MOVIES, THEY ARE GENERALLY FASTER-PACED, MORE PLOT-FOCUSED, AND MORE “VISUAL.” SHOULD STORYTELLING BE DIFFERENT IN BOOKS VS. MOVIES?

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HOWEVER, IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO REALIZE BOOKS VS. MOVIES REMAIN TOTALLY DIFFERENT ANIMALS. IT’S ONE THING TO LEARN FROM VISUAL STORYTELLING AND APPLY USEFUL TECHNIQUES TO OUR WRITTEN FICTION WHEREVER WE CAN. INDEED, AS YOU’VE LIKELY NOTICED, I USE STORYTELLING EXAMPLES FROM MOVIES ALL THE TIME. I DO THIS FOR A COUPLE OF REASONS: 1. MOVIES ARE EASIER FOR ME TO REMEMBER. (VISUAL LEARNER, AFTER ALL.) 2. I WATCH FAR MORE POPULAR MOVIES THAN I READ POPULAR BOOKS, SO MOVIES TEND TO PROVIDE MORE PERTINENT AND FARREACHING EXAMPLES. BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT HOWEVER MUCH WE NOVELISTS MAY LOVE MOVIES AND HOWEVER MUCH WE MAY BE ABLE TO LEARN FROM THEM ABOUT OUR OWN CRAFT–WE CAN’T AFFORD TO IGNORE THE STRIDENT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FORMS.

1. YOUR BOOK’S PACING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE AS TIGHT AS A MOVIE’S MANY READERS COMPLAIN THAT MOVIE ADAPTATIONS SIMPLY AREN’T AS GOOD AS THE BELOVED BOOKS ON WHICH THEY ARE BASED. NECESSARILY, A MOVIE’S PACING IS MUCH TIGHTER THAN A BOOK’S. WHOLE SUBPLOTS GET AXED FROM MOVIE ADAPTATIONS SIMPLY BECAUSE THERE ISN’T TIME TO EXPLORE THEM. IN YOUR BOOK, YOU’RE NOT CONSTRAINED

BY SUCH LIMITATIONS. EVEN WITHIN THE SHORTEST OF GENRE WORD COUNT EXPECTATIONS, BOOKS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY SPEND MUCH MORE TIME ON A STORY THAN A MOVIE (OR EVEN A MINI-SERIES) EVER WILL. 2. YOUR BOOK’S OPENING HOOK HAS TO BE STRONGER THAN A MOVIE’S BOOKS AND MOVIES ARE PERHAPS NOWHERE MORE DIFFERENT THAN IN THEIR OPENING SCENES. BY THE TIME VIEWERS SIT DOWN TO WATCH A MOVIE, THEY’VE MORE OR LESS COMMITTED TO THE STORY. THEY’RE NOT GOING TO GET UP AND LEAVE THE THEATER UNLESS THE MOVIE REALLY STINKS HALFWAY IN.

1. YOUR BOOK’S PACING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE AS TIGHT AS A MOVIE’S MANY READERS COMPLAIN THAT MOVIE ADAPTATIONS SIMPLY AREN’T AS GOOD AS THE BELOVED BOOKS ON WHICH THEY ARE BASED. - 78 JUNE

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ALTHOUGH WE CERTAINLY These days,(ESPECIALLY everyone is DO SEE BOOKS writing movies. Including THRILLERS) BORROWING novelists. Not screenplays, THIS APPROACH FROM mind you, but even if MOVIES, IT’S never IMPORTANT you’ve touchedTOa REALIZE CeltxIT SIMPLY program DOESN’T and will never see your story on the WORK AS WELL IN WRITTEN big READERS screen, you’re still FICTION. ARE NOT writing movies.

AS PATIENT IN THE Our society is saturated by BEGINNING AS ARE It’s the visual storytelling.

VIEWERS, WHICH MEANS cool kid on the block, da boss. MUST Whether AUTHORS CREATEwe’re talking Hollywood movies, STRONGER, FASTER HOOKS or Video on THAT TV GETshows, READERS TO THE Demand–we’re definitely HEART OF BOTH THE still talking about the one CONFLICT THE form AND of storytelling that CHARACTER AS QUICKLY AS has become the most prevalent and powerful in POSSIBLE. modern entertainment.

Whether you realize it or BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR not, that visual medium is BOOK WITH A MOVIE-STYLE influencing the way you PROLOGUE ORbooks. write your

ANTAGONIST-INTRO OR LEISURELY CHARACTERISTIC MOMENT, STOP AND ASK YOURSELF IF THIS IS REALLY THE STRONGEST HOOK YOU CAN PRESENT TO YOUR READERS. DON’T TAKE THEIR READERSHIP FOR GRANTED. GRAB THEM WITH AN IMPLICIT QUESTION THAT PIQUES THEIR CURIOSITY, GETS THEM TO INVEST IN YOUR PROTAGONIST RIGHT AWAY, AND MAKES THE STORY’S DRAMATIC QUESTION CLEAR FROM THE VERY FIRST CHAPTER.

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3. YOUR BOOK WILL “TELL” MORE THAN A MOVIE MOVIES HAVE QUITE A FEW ADVANTAGES OVER BOOKS. THEIR VISUAL NATURE CAN OFTEN SEEM MORE EXCITING, ESPECIALLY WHEN PORTRAYING PHYSICAL ACTION.

4. YOUR BOOK WILL HAVE LESS SUBTEXT THAN A MOVIE SUBTEXT IS ONE OF THE SECRET KEYS TO POWERFUL FICTION. SUBTEXT IS THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LINES OF A STORY. IT’S THE UNEXPLAINED GAPS, THANKS TO THEIR VISUAL WHICH READERS ARE NATURE, MOVIES ARE ABLE INVITED TO FILL IN FOR TO LITERALLY “SHOW” THE THEMSELVES–MAKING THE STORY. “SHOWING” IN A STORY A MUCH MORE BOOK, EVEN IN THE HANDS PERSONAL AND POWERFUL OF A MASTER AUTHOR, IS EXPERIENCE. STILL NOTHING BUT SUBTEXT, HOWEVER, IS DESCRIPTION. ARGUABLY EASIER TO HOWEVER, THIS “TELLING” ACCOMPLISH IN MOVIES NATURE OF A BOOK CAN THAN IN BOOKS, FOR THE ACTUALLY BE ONE OF ITS SIMPLE REASON, STATED CHIEF ADVANTAGES OVER UP THERE IN #1 AND #3, A MOVIE. NOVELS ARE THAT MOVIES LEAVE OUT A MORE INTERIOR THAN LOT MORE THAN DO MOVIES. MOVIES SHOW BOOKS. AS A RESULT, WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THERE ARE SIMPLY MORE THE “OUTSIDE,” AS IT WERE, GAPS FOR VIEWERS TO FILL OF ITS CHARACTERS. IN WHEN WATCHING A BOOKS SHOW WHAT’S MOVIE THAN THERE ARE HAPPENING ON THE INSIDE. FOR READERS READING A BOOK. WHEN JASON AUTHORS GET TO SHARE BOURNE GIVES US THAT THEIR CHARACTERS’ VERY TORTURED LOOK IN THE THOUGHTS WITH READERS, MOVIES, WE AREN’T TOLD AND, AS A RESULT, THE WHAT HE’S THINKING. WE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAVE TO FILL IN THE GAPS CHARACTERIZATION ARE FOR OURSELVES. MUCH DEEPER IN A BOOK THAN IN A MOVIE.

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BOOKS ARE DIFFERENT. NOT ONLY WILL READERS These days, everyone is BE UNABLE TO SEE THE writing movies.

Including CHARACTER’S EXPRESSION novelists. Not screenplays, (AND TRYING TO DESCRIBE mind you, but even if IT IN you’ve AN ATTEMPT TO GAIN never touched a THE SAME Celtx EFFECT program RARELY and will WORKS), THEY WILL neverBUT see your story on the big TO screen, you’re still EXPECT BE TOLD WHAT writing movies.

THE CHARACTER IS Our society is saturated by THINKING. THE PRINCIPLE visual storytelling. It’s the GOES EVEN FARTHER. cool kid on the block, da WHEN IN A PARTICULAR boss.

Whether we’re CHARACTER’S POV, movies, talking Hollywood READERS NEED or TO Video KNOWon TV shows, Demand–we’re definitely WHAT THAT CHARACTER still talking the one KNOWS, WHICHabout MEANS form of storytelling EVEN DETAILS THAT AREthat has become the most OBVIOUS FROM THE prevalent and powerful in SUBTEXT OFTEN HAVE TO modern entertainment.

BE EXPLAINED ORrealize AT LEAST Whether you it or ACKNOWLEDGED. not, that visual medium is

I, FOR ONE, AM ECSTATIC I GET TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE I CAN ENJOY STORIES TOLD THROUGH A MYRIAD OF DIFFERENT MEDIA. I LOVE BOOKS AND MOVIES FOR MANY OF THE SAME REASONS–BUT I ALSO LOVE THEM FOR TOTALLY DIFFERENT REASONS. AS A NOVELIST, YOU CAN OBSERVE AND LEARN FROM THE SKILLFUL TECHNIQUES OF YOUR MOVIE-MAKING BRETHREN.

IBUT DON’T FORGET THAT YOUR OWN CRAFT IS UNIQUE AND POWERFUL IN ITS OWN REQUIREMENTS. TIME TO GO OUT THERE AND WRITE THE KIND OF BOOK THAT WILL KEEP READERS OUT OF THE THEATERS–UNTIL THE DAY ITS ADAPTATION DEBUTS, OF COURSE.~KMW

influencing the way you write your books.

5. YOUR BOOK WILL HAVE

MORE OPTIONS FOR SHARING EXPOSITION THAN WILL A MOVIE EVEN MOVIES HAVE TO “TELL” SOMETIMES. THE TRICK FOR SCREENWRITERS, AS WELL AS NOVELISTS, IS FIGURING OUT WAYS TO SNEAK NECESSARY EXPLANATIONS–OR “EXPOSITION”–INTO THE STORY WITHOUT BEING OBVIOUS ABOUT IT. OFTEN, IN A MOVIE, DIALOGUE MUST BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THIS BURDEN. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS OFTEN RESULTS IN CHARACTERS TELLING EACH OTHER THINGS THEY ALREADY KNOW. ANAE

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all you need is love. but a little chocolate here and then doesn't hurt.

TRENDING

Coffee Craze Photo by Erica Yang

The coffee industry is continuously evolving. Coffee lovers and manufacturers find new ways to consume and sell this popular beverage all the time. New ideas spur new trends every year, and it can be challenging to keep up with what’s popular.

Knowing about coffee trends can help you have a better understanding of your industry.

And offering those trends or products for your customers can help build your customer base.

You could even partake in trends to boost your company’s social media presence and engagement, showing followers you know what’s current.

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