Bad: Legitable
Good: Legible
There is no table in legible. Remove TA. If I would pronounce it correctly I would not add table.
Creating a Media Kit Part 2
Janine Bolon offered a video workshop on creating a media kit on Google drive. It was a good presentation. This is the rest of the notes. Any misinformation on my notes is the fault of the note taker. These are for my use as well as for sharing.
- What you want to accomplish in your book launch will determine what actions you take for your media kit.
- If you want to target bloggers, then you want to provide images that bloggers like using.
- For radio shows and podcasters, you will want more clips and hyperlinks.
- Speaker media kits also want hyperlinks
- You will want to have video, audio, and hyperlinks to various regions of your website.
- Your will media kits geared to event planners. Your objective is to be invited to present at keynote events. in addition, your media kit needs to be highly focused on that goal. Event planners want testimonials of people who have attended past events. did other event planners label you as a capable speaker? event planners need the material to sell you to those who will pay you.
- Your hyperlinks will point to various spots on yourself that will provide the examples and info they need.
Creatives Media kits.
- The objective of their media kit is to promote/highlight their products
- Creatives are any artist or professional that produce content art such as painters, jewelry.
- If you make jewelry. Your media kit need to concentrate on your design.
- Your kit to show what your style is. Christian Dior created a style that dresses women from head to toe. shoes should match the dress etc. That style range from hats, to shoes.
- What is your signature product? This is usually your most expensive piece.
- All the other stuff surrounds the signature piece. it is emphasized.
Media kits
- Need to be created for each dimension of your business:
- Maybe have quotes from your books. You may want to offer three dimension images of your books. There are free sources to create them.
- Past interviews may have hyperlinks to sound cloud.
- You will want to provide workshop descriptions.
- Take pictures of yourself in your activity.
Media kits for speakers and presenters:
- A one sheet is you on one page. logo. favorite head shot, testimonials. use logs of companies you’ve presented to.
- You will want to cater you bio according to your audience. Maybe people have to ask for your bio, so you can cater it to their needs. One presenter is an engineer and presents that in a bio or a different bio for woman’s groups. Your audience influences it.
- Wherever you speak, make sure you ask to use their logo.
- Provide testimonies.
- Show links of you presenting.
- People don’t hire speakers they can’t hear speaking.
- When you point one recorded video to YouTube, they will see your other talks as well.
- You can build your repertoire by recorded zoom meeting or lunch and learns (or library presentations) always get logs with their permission.
- Pod caster loves media kits that show what you’ve done.
- For Zoom recordings: is a place to present
Media Kits for authors;
- Have a media key for each book. everything is done by links.
- If you first book is moving to audio you may want to emphasize that first book and the kit changes or is updated.
- You want to have an active sheet not a static sheet where it does not become out of date.
- You want to put in info that helps you stand out from other peoples. MG: (if your funny) indicate that
- whenever you have an event such as a book launch, you need to make it news worthy. when you put in the description, you want to identify the pain you will be address that motivates people to be interested/ attend. such a copywriting a book etc. What solution are you providing?
- You need to answer the question why should I attend this event or read this book.
Media kit for Marketing director:
- If you don’t have the professional credential yet, then emphasize your message that will stimulate interest.
- You are never finished revising a media kit just as Steven Spielberg says you never finish a movie.
- If you have a 3-4 min presentation on a TV or elsewhere that can be shred to other potential customers.
Media kit for radio hosts and pod casts:
- A media kit can give the pod caster quick bullet points, what your message is. this is why this will resonate with your audience. and provide links.
- The virtue of a podcast is the audience can listen on their own time.
- Pod cast listeners can also listen when they are in the frame of mind to hear your message.
- If you have a controversial message> look for podcast that are open to new ideas rather than just those who agree with you. That platform will give you a broader reach rather than podcast who agree with you.
- Provide interview questions helps to stay on topics to what your message is.
- mg: what is your mission statement for certain speech?
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Managing It All: Working Remotely with Small Children
Daisy Jones contacted me and volunteered to present an article on my Tuesday blog. I find this to be a very good article and I hope you will enjoy it as well.
If you are a parent of a baby or toddler, you already know it can be difficult to work from home while taking care of a little one. Babies and toddlers are very hands-on, making it tricky to keep up with work. Below are some suggestions that can provide you with a stepping stone of what to do next to help simplify your life.
Develop a Schedule That Works for Everyone
Start by creating a schedule that takes into account the needs of you, your child, and your work. Establish firm times for waking up and going to sleep. Nap times are crucial for little ones and can allow you to get work accomplished.
Don’t forget to include meal times and breaks in the schedule, too. While imperative for your child, you should also plan on refueling and getting away from the computer screen when possible. Sticking to a routine is healthy since children know what to expect, and it can help your day run more efficiently.
Get Outside Help When Necessary
You might not be able to do everything on your own. Getting outside help is perfectly acceptable. Start by figuring out how much help you need. Would your child be better off at daycare, even for only a few days a week? Can you afford a nanny, or do you have a parent who wouldn’t mind taking their grandchild for a little bit?
Other areas where you could seek outside help include having a housekeeper come in and ordering from a meal planning and delivery service. This allows you to focus more on work and spending time with your family.
Consider a Change in Jobs
If you are having a hard time balancing your remote job and your child, it might be time for a career change. Perhaps you need something that is less demanding, pays more, or both. Take a look and see what types of potential jobs are in your current field that you might be interested in.
If you’d rather do something else altogether, consider pursuing a degree online that will allow you to change your job. Some degrees make it possible to work at your own pace, allowing you to stay with your current job while taking care of your children.
Find Activities That Are Safe for Small Children
Try looking for activities that your baby or toddler can do that will hold their interest, even if it’s just for a short time. Toys such as musical instruments, puzzles with large pieces, and stuffed animals or dolls with no small parts are all good ways to keep them entertained. Even children’s books with lots of pictures might be a good idea.
Try putting out a couple of these toys while you are working. That way if one item doesn’t catch their attention, they can easily move on to something else.
Although you might find it difficult to manage your little one as you work from home, it can be done. Take the time to plan and stick to a schedule so you can ensure a beneficial setup for you and your child.
Bio:
Daisy Jones is the proud mom of three wonderful children who are growing up way too quickly. She’s currently a stay-at-home parent so she can soak up as much time with her kids as possible while they’re still little.
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The Strangest Secret
This was recommend to me by a friend. It is good info. Enjoy.
The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale
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Inflation Nation
Found this on the web.
Inflation Nation: Why America Is HURTLING Toward Economic Collapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgw6IHSj-pg
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Spelling Narcotics
Bad: nocodics
Good: narcotics
People often get addicted to narcotics so remember the a in narcotics.
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Creating A Media Kit
Janine Bolon offered a video workshop on creating a media kit on Google drive. It was a good presentation. Any misinformation on my notes is the fault of the note taker.
Media kit needs:
- Has all info in one place of who what when where and why
- Dodmograptnc services, what is our key note address, when is your event, when are you be available. Locations. Why should people care?
- Event coordinator hyper link to the web site speaker bios, why should someone come. what will they get out of it. What are the different problem or pain points you are solving.
- Cater to audio or video files to put in your book launches. What is your ultimate goal? Need a lot of images, headshots, change up bios to different lists?
- Speakers high amount of links audio, video, show you in front of audience. Testimonials.
- Creatives make products. Authors, speakers each need presentations. Creatives may do paintings or crafts. They need media kits.
- If you make jewelry. Your kit will be around your design. Christian Deere is known as the house of the style. Your kit is your signature product and design.
- She has six kits on for each of her books
- A media kit for different workshops. Storytelling, books.
Making a Google Drive Media Kit:
Create a Document on Google drive:
- Go to your google account.
- In the top right corner and look for the box of dots. Click on that and you get to google drive. A search box brought up my previously created Google Drivel Login.
- Create a google doc by going to new and select goodgle doc.
Set up at the Titles and Headers
- At top menu bar is a title box.
- There will be a drop down box.
- Select title. It has the biggest text.
- Header 1 has the second largest text.
- Header 2 has the third biggest text.
- Some of the header 1 titles might be
- Images: pictures of yourself
- Bio:
- Awards:
- Testimonials:
- Author:
- Storyteller:
- Presenter:
- Publications:
- Blurbs / Quotes:
- Interview Questions:
- Q&A:
For images:
- You want to have different colored images. They add variety and so that the person accessing a picture has a choice.
- You will want to have images of you performing your skill.
- Select insert from the menu, then image.
- You have a choice of locations to select the image.
Table of contents:
- Once you’ve created your titles and subtitles, put your mouse under the main title.
- Go to the insert tab and insert a table of contents.
- This will permit people to jump directly to the different pages from the table of contents.
Share:
- Now you can share your media kits with specific people/emails or share a link.
- To do so, go to the top right corner.
- Hit the SHARE button.
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Make A Move After Losing A Loved One With These Suggestions
Lucille Rosetti contacted me and volunteered to present an article on my Tuesday blog. I find this to be a very good article and I hope you will enjoy it as well.
Losing a loved one can leave you feeling confused and torn about the next chapter in your life, and while making a move to a new home or city might seem like an overwhelming prospect, sometimes it can be incredibly helpful. There are lots of advantages to finding a change of scenery after enduring a loss, especially if you and your loved one lived together. It can also be beneficial to look for support and resources online when you’re ready to start getting back into a routine.
Below are some suggestions that can help you make a move during this significant time in your life. We hope these tips and resources can help you easily complete this transition.
Prep your home
Getting a house ready to sell is often the most time-consuming aspect of moving, especially if it’s an older home that needs a little attention. You’ll want to go through every room and take note of any necessary repairs, especially things like leaky pipes, cracked windows, or damaged floors, since these are major red flags to buyers. There are also smaller fixes you can make, such as replacing an old mailbox or painting the front door, that will add to the curb appeal of your home and draw buyers in.
Repairs are the first step; it’s also crucial to make sure your home is organized, thoroughly cleaned, and full of fresh scents before you put it on the market. If you have pets, take steps to remove things like litter boxes, toys, and food bowls before showings and make arrangements for your animals to be out of the house on those days. Don’t forget to air out your home, as buyers will immediately pick up on any odors or smells. Open your windows for a while to help with this, as will deep cleaning areas of your home where your animals dwell. However, avoid using artificial air fresheners, as these scents can drive away buyers as well.
Clean up your credit
Once your home is cleaned up and ready to put on the market, it’s time to focus on boosting your credit and finances. Not only will this give you some peace of mind about the near future, it will help the moving process go much quicker if you can get pre-approved for a home loan. Pay down credit card balances and download a credit management app that will give you resources for boosting your number, such as adding utility bills that have been consistently paid on time to your score.
Think about your needs
After you’ve figured out your budget and are ready to look for a new home, think about what will make you happiest moving forward. Consider whether you’d like to move to a community with lots of social opportunities–which can be beneficial for individuals who have just lost a spouse–or a neighborhood with more privacy. The size of your home is important as well, and you’ll also want to think about how accessible it is, especially if you’re living with a disability or want to age-in-place in the new home. Are there stairs or high thresholds? If so, you may need to make modifications for safety’s sake. Make a list of things to look for in an accessible home.
For younger individuals who have lost a significant other, you may decide to look for a smaller home in a new neighborhood. Think about your interests when making your decision. Do you have access to the things you want, such as parks or restaurants? Does the neighborhood itself offer things that you enjoy? Moving homes during this time can be stressful, so make sure the new place you’ve selected will bring you nothing but comfort.
Look for support
When it’s time to start packing up your home, you may be hit with a flood of grief or difficult memories, especially if you have to go through your loved one’s belongings. If possible, ask a close friend or family member for help during this phase, and come up with an action plan for those items. You might also look online for support groups and social media groups where you can get advice and talk to others who are grieving. It can be hard to let go of items that belonged to a loved one, so take it slowly and remember that you don’t have to get rid of anything you’re not ready to give up. Think about renting a storage unit or packing up those items together to keep in the new house until you feel prepared to see them go.
Moving is a big job, so get some help from friends, family, and a moving company that will work with your needs and budget. The process will be challenging, but it helps to remind yourself of how beneficial it will be to make a fresh start.
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Faith in Christ will Move Mountains
These are notes from church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.
- Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief
- Without faith, it is impossible to believe God
- Every blessing relies on faith.
- Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse us.
- If we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we can move mountains.
- It ok to be mad at God and cry tears of frustration One lady said. Ok to be sad and feel weak and to feel God was nothing my life. she still went to church found faith. Attending church was a leap of faith her newfound faith.
- God understands our weaknesses.
- The Lord does not require us to have perfect faith to access him.
- Faith in Jesus Christ will help you overcome trails in our life
- What are some personal challenges?
- Physical pain
- Loneliness
- Not able to have children
- Economic problems
- Political or national strife
- Increasing your faith in Christ takes effort.
- Suggest developing a relationship with Christ.
- Study: Book of Mormon, engaged earnest study scriptures to understand Christ’ ministry know the doctrine of Christ. The atonement of Christ applies to you.
- Miracles: moving our mountain may require a miracle trust hi will.
- Chose to believe in Jesus Christ. If you have doubt in his validity of the restoration, chose to believe and stay faithful. Take your questions to the Lord and to reliable sources. Do not seek flaws in the prophet’ life. Follow the Lord to lead you is spiritual discovery.
- Be active in faith. Do something that requires more faith.
- Partake of sacrament ordnances of faithful.
- Ask in the name of Jesus Christ for help.
- Faith takes work.
- Knock and the door will be opened.
- Faith is the power to enable us to accomplish the impossible.
- Nelson: don’t minimize the faith you already have.
- When blessings are not answered accepted God will ad trust in God’s timing.
- God never slumbers he never sleeps.
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Walt Disney: American Dreamer
I’m a big fan of Walk Disney. Found this on the web.
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