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How to Plan Your Novel or Story
(To skip the intro go to paragraph three) When writing a creative piece, whether its fantasy, sci-fi, realistic fiction or any other genre, the planning phase can be an absolute mess. Many new authors prefer to skip these steps and just start typing, thinking the story will be just as good either way. I hate to say it, but this isn't true. Stories and books that are unplanned come off messy and poorly written more often than not.
By Jacob Brown6 years ago in Journal
How to Start Your Career in Finance
Do you feel stuck in a dead end career? Don't settle! There are other options that will help you live a comfortable life and grow as a person. When you are looking for a new career option, there are many different directions you can try to take. For those that have an interest in business or mathematics, one great option to consider would be to pursue a career in finance. Those that are in the finance industry will have plenty of professional opportunities available to them, many of which can provide them with great job satisfaction and overall compensation. If you are looking to start a career in finance, there are a variety of tips that you should follow to get started.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Journal
Making a Living Online (and Offline)
If you're reading this, then you are most likely fall into one of two categories: You are either curious and want to learn how to slowly start to make a living using social media; or you just want to see what rubbish I can come up with just waste your time.
By Celine Dior6 years ago in Journal
Take Your Ideas for Blog Posts to the Next Level with This 10 Minute Technique
Do you struggle with ideas for blog posts? I know I do sometimes! Some days the titles and topics come pouring in faster than I can even write them down and I create 10+ drafts on my Evernote account.
By StephanieCristi6 years ago in Journal
5 Tips for a More Successful CV
1. Keep it simple Far too many people still believe that a CV is where you need to impress your prospective employer. It is not. Now we are in the age of digital everything, your CV plays a different role depending on what industry you’re jumping in to. The first blanket rule is to keep it simple. Your CV is read for the content it provides, the information about you and whether you are somebody the firm wishes to interview.
By Dominic Monaghan6 years ago in Journal
Branding Your Business on Facebook - Utilizing Search Engines
There are lots of social media platforms that are popular today, but forgetting the immense popularity of Facebook is a strategic error for any business. Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and Twitter all have their place in any successful, comprehensive marketing plan, but Facebook is the modern day version of the Yellow Pages. Every business needs a presence there.
By Dan McGinnis6 years ago in Journal
Branding Your Business on Facebook – Proper Page Creation. Top Story - September 2018.
Facebook is still an incredible place to market your business, your brand, your event... really anything. Successful online promotion requires a bit more than just creating a post and hoping for the best. There are a few easily learned techniques that can help build your online presence and your "brand" more quickly and with greater success.
By Dan McGinnis6 years ago in Journal