March 2016 – Nanette Levin

Good interviews involve preparation

For anyone looking to build an audience, interviews area great way to extend reach. Provided you give some thought to how you’ll orchestrate them before you go live. These can be delivered as written, audio or video presentations based on what you’re most comfortable with (that’s primary) and what your audience is most likely to… Continue reading Good interviews involve preparation

7 small business marketing tips you can learn from lawn mowers

The last time I had so much fun mowing the lawn was, well, never. How much fun have you had lately with your small business marketing? The fact that it’s March 22nd with grass blades reaching young hay height had me doing the happy dance. Outdoor exercise that’s not about shoveling snow is a delightful… Continue reading 7 small business marketing tips you can learn from lawn mowers

What does “show don’t tell” really mean?

There are some pretty hilarious parodies out there mocking novelists who take this too far. This is a common phrase uttered in the book industry, but it’s becoming vogue with online (self-proclaimed) gurus too. Hmmm – maybe it’s time someone lampooned that segment. Perhaps another day. The premise behind “show, don’t tell” (particularly as it… Continue reading What does “show don’t tell” really mean?

Writing brilliance is a lot like life

Just need to add a support bar (done) and the windows with handles and latches. Then, the plants :-) {this one will house only potted residents - the next will have soil prepped for direct planting).

I watched and waited for Sunday to come for more than a week. Temperatures were forecast in the 60s (it reached 69 sunny degrees – yippee for me!). Majority daylight hours were to be spent building a cold frame (or three). That greenhouse in my kitchen was starting to get in the way (the office… Continue reading Writing brilliance is a lot like life