Travel to A Fairy-Tale Chateau in the French Countryside

Carol Sorgen November 29th, 2010 Travel Columns, Expert Columns

Travel to A Fairy-Tale Chateau in the French Countryside By Carol Sorgen, NABBW’s Travel Expert Who hasn’t had thoughts that in a previous life she was, if not a princess, perhaps a countess, a duchess, at the very least a mere lady of the manor? So when my friend, Nan, and I drove up the long approachway to the fairytale-like Chateau d’Esclimont outside the pocket-size French village of Saint Symphorien-le-Chateau, is it any wonder I thought, “I am home!” (Nan, by the way, harbors no such illusions herself; I, on the other hand, am a semi-permanent resident of “Fantasy... Read More

How to Write a Book That Invites the Reader Into Your World

Ronda Del Boccio November 29th, 2010 Expert Columns, Entrepreneurial Authoring

How to Write a Book That Invites the Reader Into Your World By Ronda Del Boccio, NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Too many experts who write a book feel that the book is the same thing as their expertise or their business, as if it were a math equation like this: My Book = My Business No. If you think this way, you will observe the following: You will feel that your book has to be the perfect representation of everything you know about your area of expertise. You will labor longer and harder than necessary in a misguided attempt at perfection. You will be more likely to sift... Read More

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Holidays on the Horizon!

Regina Leeds November 29th, 2010 Organizational Skills, Expert Columns

Holidays on the Horizon! By Regina Leeds, NABBW’s Organizational Skills Expert As a nation we’re all feeling the pinch financially. It’s difficult to find the line between all out celebration and being responsible, isn’t it? I don’t think we have to have an either/or situation. We can celebrate this festive time of year and keep a lid on spending. How? With an organized plan of attack and a well crafted budget. Are you ready to begin? I have a few questions for you. Why not grab your Zen Organizing Journal or just a few sheets of 8 ½ by 11 paper, your writing tool of choice... Read More

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