This month’s session in the INFLUENCE Magazine’s Writing Workshop Series is Self-Editing. Finishing the first draft is just the beginning of the polishing process. Turn first draft dreck into final draft gold through the alchemy of self-editing. Learn how to make your own writing shine—make bad writing good, mediocre writing outstanding, and good writing exceptional. … Read more
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I hope you have no personal experience with domestic violence, but if you don’t, I hope you are or will become aware of the issue. We all need to be alert to the signs of abuse and to know what to do if we see them in someone around … Read more
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Disability employment is a cause close to my heart. After my stroke, I spent time in a wheelchair, followed by five years using a motorized scooter. I remember the challenges I faced, and I operated my own business. I didn’t have to depend on anyone else for a job, … Read more
On October 3, 2016, Amazon.com changed its policy, and incentivized reviews are no longer allowed. Previously, it was acceptable for sellers to provide free samples or discounted products, including books, in exchange for reviews as long as the reviewer included a disclaimer. Many of the 1200+ reviews I’ve posted on Amazon included this statement: I … Read more
I especially want to thank the clergy at my church, All Saints Anglican Church of San Antonio. Father Chip Harper – Rector Father Isaac Rehberg – Assistant Rector Deacon Marcus Tinajero Deacon Barry Kowald They are all godly men dedicated to serving the Lord and speaking the truth.
The second workshop in INFLUENCE Magazine’s workshop series will focus on publishing options. The workshop will be held Thursday, October 13, 2016, 7 – 9 PM, at Wayland Baptist University in San Antonio. Our first workshop–on writing for magazines and other media–was well-received by the attendees. A couple of them shared their thoughts: “I enjoyed … Read more