Creative Visualization for Writers

Creative Visualization for Writers: An Interactive Guide for Bringing Your Book Ideas and Your Writing Career to Life

Author: Nina Amir

Creative Visualization for Writers is a journey into personal exploration, a coloring book, and a roadmap to success for anyone wanting to become a writer.

In Creative Visualization for Writers, you will find exercises, tear-out sheets and more to guide you to the path of writing your book.

Creative Visualization for Writers will help you create a personal guideline for the path to creativity for anyone to become part of the 2 percent who actually write a book out of the 80 percent that wants to write a book.

Read and highlight the affirmations as you journey toward the goal of becoming a writer.

This book is for the novice to advanced writers and helps you become more focused and grow as a person and writer. 

Five stars for Creative Visualization for Writers, a must read for anyone who has a desire to become a writer.

Want to be a writer? Buy a copy of  Creative Visualization for Writers and start your journey to becoming a writer.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer

Dreams of Her Own

Author: Rebecca Heflin

Millie Stephens is the personal assistant to an author of romance novels in New York. Millie is a mouse of a woman, dressing down in all brown, brown hair, glasses and timidly shy.

Millie loves her job, but little does she know that her life is about to change.

One day while running an errand for her boss, Darcy Butler-Ryan, Millie wasn’t watching and someone pulled her back at a crosswalk just before being struck down by a large truck.

The benefactor she didn’t see held her in the air and tight against his chest. Millie was in for a surprise.

When Millie saw who helped her, thug was the first word to pop into her head.

Shaken, she finished her errand and then back to Darcy’s brownstone and back to work.

While at work, Millie thinks about her close call. From reading and hearsay she thought about how people in her situation have their life run before their eyes. Hers reel is blank, her life is nothing, she is nothing.

Then one day while Millie is out, her thug comes to Darcy about converting a room into a nursery for her impending delivery.

Millie returns to the brownstone while Darcy is out. Hearing noises from upstairs, Millie goes to investigate. There in a room is her thug. A contractor working on the room. Millie turns to leave but her notices her and speaks. Millie is tongue tied and nervous.

She hurries out and tries to settle down.

Over time, through a comedy of errors, Millie begins thinking about her life and the dream she wants to explore but doesn't have the courage, plus feelings of conflict while working for Darcy.

Dreams of Her Own isn’t your normal romance novel. In some ways it is a coming out celebration of the new Millie, with help from Darcy, her sister and others along with romance.

Dreams of Her Own, s not like other romance novels you’ve read. Dreams of Her Own, will give you a laugh and situations readers will relate to even they haven’t experienced them.

This reviewer awards 4 out of 5 stars to Dreams of Her Own.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, and Reviewer

EXTREME BETRAYAL

Author: Sean Fraser

Imagine if you will, you are a young somewhat naive woman from Florida working for a company in a city like Vienna.

One day you receive a package with your name on it. Not realizing that it is meant for the other Sarah in the office.

You open the box expecting a care package from your mother but instead what you find unnerves you.

What you find, is that your identity has been stolen. How do you get it back?

You visit the one friend you made and seek her help with what is in the box.

Unbeknownst to Sarah what is in the box could mean her life and little does she know that this is the beginning of the strangest adventure involving danger, intrigue death and foreigners anyone could imagine.

Sarah is told to go on the run by her friend, but is she Sarah’s friend.

Follow Sarah’s life and death struggle in Extreme Betrayal. Who is the ultimate friend that helps Sarah.

Extreme Betrayal is engrossing and will keep you reading to find out what happens next as Sarah travels through European countries and into the belly of the best to clear her name and get her identity back.

If you enjoy mysteries with action that will keep you engaged, Extreme Betrayal is the book for you.

Sarah’s thoughts are centered on staying alive.

The Run-Away Couple

Author: Maggie Tideswell

Piper and Marcus’ story is one of hate that started in high school. With a dash of deceit instigated by Eloise, Piper’s sister, has plans.

Piper should have known better seeing Marcus standing behind her younger sister. Her sister knows how much Piper hates Marcus and his ever present pranks. She wants no part of Marcus.

Why was he at Eloise’s wedding in this creepy castle over an hour drive from home.

Piper has no clue has to the plan concocted in Eloise’s devious mind. Will Piper catch on?

Piper the perpetual bridesmaid, prays that she’s not paired with Marcus. Unfortunately for Piper, no such luck.

The Run-Away Couple contains many unusual occurrences during the reception and storm causing Piper to spend the night at the Castle looking B&B since it’s dark and Piper would have to spend more than an hour on the road back home.

The Run-Away Couple is a story of romance and connivance by Piper’s sister Eloise.

The question that you will have to read the book to find out is, will Eloise’s plan for Piper work

This story will hold your interest even if romance stories are not your favorite genre.

The Run-Away Couple is a recommended read with a rating of five out of a possible five stars.

Reviewer:

Robert Medak

Freelance writer, blogger, editor, proofreader, and reviewer

Imperfect Echoes

Author: Carolyn Howard – Johnson 

Imperfect Echoes is a series of poems by Carolyn, and a look at simple things in our lives that many don’t take the time to find the joy in their lives.

In this book, Carolyn draws with words allowing the reader to reminisce, if you are old enough, about living a life before social media and texting.

Through Carolyn’s way with words, readers are transported to times and places painted though the use of words on a page as a painter uses brushes to paint on canvas.

As you read Imperfect Echoes, you are able to reflect and reminisce about experiences, places and people from our planet.

Have a few moments to spare? Read a poem from Imperfect Echoes, it is not a book you have to read cover to cover in one sitting, although, you could. It is about the visceral response elicited by the poems.

Imperfect Echoes, is a book even those who don’t like poetry will enjoy reading and experiencing the written word in the form of free verse.

Imperfect Echoes is a five star recommended read for anyone who likes a good book. 

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance writer, blogger, editor, proofreader, and reviewer

Strategic Career Engagement: The Definitive Guide for Getting Hired and Promoted

By Stoney deGeyter

Strategic Career Engagement is relevant for anyone looking for a job at a small business or corporation. This book is more than just a guidebook. There are concrete examples of qualifications that make candidates competitive for open positions, like how to interview so that you appeal to the hiring manager.

Anyone looking for a job or working online will find a plethora of information on his or her personal career platform -- an important factor for finding a job or building an entrepreneurial brand. Also within the pages of Strategic Career Engagement are resources that candidates can search to learn more about topics like improving their resume.

If you are a job seeker or business owner, I recommend that you add a copy of Strategic Career Engagement to your business library.

After reading Strategic Career Engagement, this reviewer awards five out of five stars to Strategic Career Engagement and a must read recommendation for any job seeker or entrepreneur.

Reviewer:

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer, Marketer

The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period!

By Stoney deGeyter

The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period contains checklists, and action points that anyone from a new or seasoned entrepreneur needs to have in their online marketing arsenal.

Although, you may not do your own marketing, The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period is a book every entrepreneur should have in their library as a reference to audit your marketing to assure that all relevant items of your online presence are well-appointed and up to date on your website.

The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period is a good reference for asking questions before you hire a marketer to address their knowledge of your requirements. Without clear understanding, your marketing may fail.

All entities online should have a basic understanding of what marketing is and isn’t in relation to individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.

There is no one size fits all marketing plan, a plumber or a freelance writer would not market to the same clients, therefore, by reading and using the checklists in The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period will help your marketing efforts for your particular needs for marketing to you ideal client.

Without a concrete plan using the checklists in The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period you could sped a good deal of time using the trial and error method. Save time, pick up a copy of The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period and learn about what your online site needs to market effectively.

This reviewer awards five out of five stars to The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist Period by Stoney deGeyter.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance writer, blogger, editor, proofreader, reviewer, and marketer

Body of Work: Finding the Thread That Ties Your Story Together

By Pamela Slim

Body of Work reads like a memoir but is more than any memoir you have ever read. It is a life story that shows in detail how to transform from where you’ve been, to where you might be and the rationale behind it.

Aside from being a pleasant read, Body of Work is also an instruction manual about looking at your life experiences, and how they make you the person you are today; how to transform yourself creating the life you want by examining your life experiences, what you have learned along the way and how to transform in to the future you.

If you are feeling stuck in life, wondering what to do, Body of Work is the perfect book to help you understand where you are and possibly metamorphose into a better you.

Body of Work, is also an excellent manual on how to write a memoir for anyone considering writing a memoir or keeping a journal.

This reviewer awards five out of five stars to Body of Work by Pamela Slim with a must read recommendation.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer, and Marketer

The Author Training Manual

By Nina Amir

An estimated 80 percent of people want to write a book, and have no idea where to start, are you part of that 80 percent and think you have a book inside you waiting for writing, but where to start?

Nina Amir’s The Author Training Manual is the first step to writing your book if you are serious

about finally writing and publishing your book. It shows you how to evaluate yourself and your book for success.

The first thing is to attain an author’s attitude, which The Author Training Manual will help you develop.

The Author Training Manual offers the reader steps in achieving an author’s mindset while evaluating your book’s chances for success.

Unfortunately, you will also learn that writing is a competitive business and you will have to learn the business aspects of publishing that The Author Training Manual explains in simple to understand language that all writers need to know if you want your book published.

Whether you are a novice or seasoned writer, The Author Training Manual is a ready reference manual for determining the viability for your book’s success.

Before you begin writing your book, pick up a copy of The Author Training Manual by Nina Amir, develop your Author’s mental attitude, evaluate your book’s chances for success, and then start writing you next great novel or nonfiction book.

The Author Training Manual receives five out of five stars with a required reading recommendation for anyone who believes there is a book inside them.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance writer, Blogger, Editor, and Reviewer

Outsource Smart

By Daven Michaels

For any entrepreneur, or small business considering outsourcing, Outsource Smart might be the Holy Grail of information about outsourcing tasks that are stopping you from working on growing your business.

There is a section in Outsource Smart that explains about those that can afford to outsource presently.

Along with outsourcing information, there are also some business lessons for anyone considering a startup or becoming an entrepreneur.

Starting a business takes a good deal of time and effort on the business owner, outsourcing tasks is one way to eliminate many of the routine tasks that eat away at the time required to grow the business.

Routine business tasks such as blogging, site building and maintenance, social media posting, marketing, and bookkeeping.

Outsource Smart gives you information about outsourcing business tasks, how to find outsourcers for the daily tasks, and then spend time growing the business instead.

Outsource Smart is a book anyone thinking of starting a business, or a small business considering outsourcing should buy a copy read it.

Outsource Smart is a five out of five star read and a recommendation of purchase and reading it as a resource to learn more about the business of outsourcing.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, and Reviewer

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The Best Punctuation Book, Period.

By June Casagrande

The Best Punctuation Book, Period might just be the only English language book on punctuation you need form your writing needs.

In The Best Punctuation Book, Period the author also mentions the most widely used writing style guides and the subtle differences between them.

Unfortunately, There are numerous style guides and in-house style guides that one may have to alter their writing for. However, the basics of punctuation in The Best Punctuation Book, Period, is good as a refresher or reference to punctuation for anyone having to communicate through the written word.

Whether using the Associated Press (AP), American Psychiatric Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style, Modern Language Association (MLA) or any other style guide, The Best Punctuation Book, Period will be your guide to perfect punctuation.

The author explains the subtle difference between the various style guides with examples of these differences.

For anyone wishing to communicate via the written word with authority and clarity, buying a copy of The Best Punctuation Book, Period, and keeping it as a handy reference will be able to having their writing shine.

The Best Punctuation Book, Period is a five or of five stars with a recommendation to grab a copy for anyone, writing if there is any doubt as to the quality of the punctuation in their copy.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, and Reviewer

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She Wore Emerald Then: Reflections on Mothers and Motherhood

By Magdalena Ball and Carolyn Howard-Johnson

She Wore Emerald Then is a collection of poems by Magdalena Ball and Carolyn Howard-Johnson.

The free verse (Written without rhyme or conventional patterns of poetry) poetry in She Wore Emerald Then is well written and entertaining for readers of any age, not just poetry readers that celebrates Mothers and Motherhood.

She Wore Emerald Then is a book that everyone should read and experience the writing and what the poems say to them. Poetry is about evoking emotion, not written to attempt understanding what was in the author’s mind at the time of penning.

She Wore Emerald Then is a recommended reading and awarded five out of five stars.

Purchase a copy of She Wore Emerald Then and enjoy a celebration Mothers and Motherhood from two gifted writers.

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Editor, Reviewer

Talon: Connected, Book 4

By Gigi Sedlmayer

The Talon series shows that anyone can be a hero no matter his or her size, special needs.

Matica finds courage in the jungles when her father becomes incapacitated and must rely on Matica for his life. Her birds Toma, Tima, and Talon help her find courage and determination she never knew she had.

To find out how her bird friends help her find something within herself she was unaware of, you will have to read the book. The series is the story of a child small for her age that shows the people of the village that anything is possible if you only believe in yourself.

The Talon series is a series recommended for all ages, and for parents to read to their children. It isn’t often that a story for all ages comes along that parents don’t have to worry about language or content for their children when reading.

The Talon series rates five stars. If you enjoy reading something positive, the Talon series is one that you should get a copy of Talon, sit back and begin reading.

This reviewer feels privileged the author allowed this reviewer to read, and review Talon Book One through Talon Book Four.

Thank you, Gigi, for allowing me to review the series. 

  

Talon: Connected

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

The Power of Storytelling

By Ty Bennett

Although The Power of Storytelling is geared toward presentation storytelling, Would be, and experienced writers should read this book because some of the techniques lend themselves to authoring books.

Books are a different type of presentation than those on stage. Everyone should be a good storyteller in social circumstances, in business, and of course in books.

Mr. Bennett offers how excellent storytelling is a requirement in presenting speeches, audio and visual presentations, and more techniques to become a better storyteller in any situation.

The Power of Storytelling is approximately one-hundred and sixty pages filled with all of the information on becoming a better storyteller.

Being a good storyteller is important to business people who must explain what they do when networking. Businesspeople should be comfortable with the elevator pitch, and authors must be good storytellers for their readers.

The Power of Storytelling is a recommended read for anyone who wishes to be a better storyteller for all occasions.

Like to tell stories and be better in situations where a good story is needed, get a copy.

Mr. Bennett’s The Power of Storytelling receives five stars.

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, and Reviewer learning Marketing

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The Power of Influence

By Ty Bennett

The Power of Influence is approximately one-hundred and thirty pages of the most astounding information on how to increase your personal impact, and change the reader’s life in unexpected ways.

The Power of Influence is not a self-help book, it’s a change your life book for those looking to affect their personal, and professional life.

The Power of Influence is not about power over others, but the power you can create, which will memorable in your daily interactions with the people you meet.

Influence is not about bending someone to your will, but about influencing them with actions.

If readers wish to learn about the power of influence, and change their life, they need a copy of The Power of Influence by Ty Bennett, read it, and keep it handy for reference.

In The Power of Influence, Mr. Bennett is part author and part instructor teaching the principles of influence.

Mr. Bennett created a five star book that delivers on the premise of how to increase your income and personal impact in The Power of Influence.

The Power of Influence is a recommended read.

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, and Reviewer learning Marketing

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The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives

By Sanford W. Kahn

Only forty-five pages yet filled with information, and a primer about how business and the economy works.

The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives is about making understanding economics easier for the average person, reading this book will help as readers can refer to the thirteen myths anytime they wish.

Reading The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives is easy and straightforward for all readers.

Mr. Kahn debunks the myths in plain English; a degree in economics to understand the myths isn’t needed. The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives is not filled with jargon.

The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives delivers its message clearly and succinctly.

This reviewer gives The Thirteen Great Economic/Business Myths that Dominate Our Lives five stars.

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, and Reviewer learning Marketing

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Thrown under the Bus: The rise and fall of an American worker

By Teresa Zerilli-Edelglass

Thrown under the Bus is the cathartic tale of a woman who put herself through college and entered what she thought would be a career in a government job with what most people known by the acronym MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority), or buses and subways.

Thrown under the Bus takes place in the state of New York, and in the boroughs of New York City, at a time when most of the jobs were held by older white men whose opinion of women is that they should be at home in the kitchen.

There was blatant cronyism. Many male managers did whatever they could to get women to leave, and promotions to supervisory capacity filled by men; regardless of any qualified female candidates.

Being female in this work environment meant harassment, unrealistic expectations, and doing the work of people who should be doing the work because it was their job; not a subordinate who was doing their pay level job.

Working for a government agency isn’t all roses. In Thrown under the Bus, the harassment caused a women unbelievable stress, demotions, and all manner of means to get her to walk away from a career she put herself through college and desired above anything. Yet she persevered as along as humanly possible until such time as the work place became intolerable causing psychological problems.

Going to the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) only exacerbated her problems, and the EEOC representatives sided with her employer. Suing a government entity only caused more problems.

If a hostile work environment was not enough to endure, try having the MTA deny benefits because you have no union representation.

This saga went on for over a decade.

Every congressperson should receive a copy of Thrown under the Bus, and the master at arms should make them read it.

Thrown under the Bus receives five stars out of a possible five stars with a must read recommendation.

Reviewer

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer, Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer, and Blogger

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Talon, Flight for Life: Book 3 in the Talon Series

By Gigi Sedlmayer

Talon, Flight for Life is the third book in the Talon series featuring Matica, and her birds (Condors) Tamo, Tima, and their offspring Talon saved from poachers by Matica and her father, Crayn before Talon was born.

Matica cared for Talon as an egg and they have become best friends along with his parents who have a special bond with Matica.

In Talon, Flight for Life Matica and Crayn go on a long trek in preparation for a trip from Peru to Australia; also pick up medicine at the hospital in Cajamarca.

On the trip from her home and back, Matica saw many animals, rain forests, cities with homes and a hotel.

On the way back home, something happens to Matica’s father, Crayn and they must stay on a large bolder overnight.

Without giving anything away, Matica’s birds perform something that surprises Crayn, as the trio of Tamo, Tima, and Talon act with almost human thought and presence of mind that no one believes possible.

To find out more, you will have to read Talon, Flight for Life and see the miraculous trio of birds in action for yourself.

The Talon series is for readers of all ages. Even for parents to read to their children. Talon, Flight for Life is about the bond between parent and child, and the courage that is within each of us and found when the situation arises and one must control themselves in a time of chaos.

Talon, Flight for Life is a five out of five stars read.

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

Freelance Writer/Blogger/Editor/Proofreader/Reviewer

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Talon, On the Wing

Talon, On the Wing is book two in the Talon series. Talon, On the Wing is the continuing saga of Matica. Talon son of Tamo and Tima became the first friends to accept Matica just as she is, while the Indians in her community would only laugh and make fun of her diminutive stature.

After Matica and her father saved Tamo, Tima, and their unborn child, they trio became friends and through the amazement of the relationship between the family and Matica did the natives began to accept and care for Matica as well.

Talon, On the Wing is an engaging story about being who you are no matter what others may think of you, no matter your size, you can make a difference.

The author of the Talon series, Gigi Sedlmayer tells a story that readers of all ages will enjoy.

Talon, On the Wing is a story of love and friendship for all ages to reveal in. A book that parents can read to their children or children can read on their own. There is no violence for parents concern. It’s nice to see a book for children and adults to read.

Talon, On the Wing is a five star out of five stars read. Talon, On the Wing is a must read as well as Talon, book one.

Reviewed by

Robert Medak

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Solomon's Justice: A PTSD Short Story

By Phyllis Zimbler Miller

The main character of Solomon's Justice is Judge Robert Solomon. Many soldiers, after being in a battle zone where life expectancy is an unknown, they see things that no one should ever see, deal with it, and live with it for the rest of their life. Each individual must handle it the best they can.

Psychological trauma can happen to anyone, from private citizen to soldier. Many soldiers come home changed, and unable to let things go as they try to reenter a normal society.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) called battle fatigue, combat fatigue, combat neurosis, and shell shock in WWI and WWII.

PTSD described by one dictionary as, “An anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness, and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images.”

Solomon's Justice is a short story about a soldier suffering from PTSD in front of Robert Solomon Judge on trial for committing a crime, and how the judge deals out a special brand of justice to the ex-soldier before him in court.

Solomon's Justice is a quick but gripping tale that is a must read for everyone, because it gives a bit of insight into what many people go through who have been diagnosed with PTSD.

This reviewer awards five stars out of a possible five stars to Solomon's Justice

Reviewer

Robert Medak

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