by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 31, 2018 | Presentations, Writing
If you have a passion for effective writing concepts, consider turning them into workshops you can share with others. Here are tips to help you prepare a successful workshop. 6 Tips for Preparing a Writers Workshop 1. Start presenting at small venues and move up to...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 15, 2016 | Blogging, Writing
When we start a blog, we’re told we need to write about something we can sustain over time. Have you written so many blog posts it seems like you’ve covered everything in your field of interest? I’m on my 206th how-to blog post, but I’m still able to find ideas for...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Feb 12, 2015 | Writing
“One fails forward toward success.” — Charles F. Kettering I share the story of my meet-the-author library event for one purpose: Don’t bemoan the poor response to your author event; look for the hidden successes. Click to tweet. Act 1 – The Setup I called a...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 1, 2015 | Writing
“Creating a personal catalog of stories associated with various emotions is a useful resource.” — Nancy Duarte If you’re an introvert like I am, you may dread people asking you questions at live author events. You may wonder what you could possibly say at these...