To read great Tips and Ideas
to help blast away procrastination, here are past issues of
The Anticrastination Tip Sheet
by Rita Emmett
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Clutter Busting Tips for Kids
Manage Messy Family
Members
An Interview with Jenna
Glatzer
What Seems Like Procrastination
May Be Something Different
While You Take Care Of
Others, Who Takes Care Of You
One of Rita's most popular topics is summarized in this article
she wrote for Employee Services Management magazine.
Ex-Procrastinator Says
"Take Charge Of Your Life"
Feature article in Pioneer Press about Rita's presentation at
the O'Hare Hyatt, teaching Professionals how to stop procrastinating.
Speaker Gets High Grades For "Generating
Customer Loyalty"
"Generating Customer Loyalty Means Good Business", Rita's Customer
Service Seminar, is highlighted in this feature article published
in The Courier News (Elgin).
Delayed Gratification
Chicago Tribune column by Janet Kidd Steward about Rita's "Conquer
Procrastination" seminar.
The Nuns & The National Enquirer
Article about Rita's belief in "giving back" when we are blessed
with abundance. The article starts out serious, but ... well
... things happen.
Combat Procrastination
This short article which Rita wrote specifically for writers,
describes one of her own battles with procrastination. It was
published in SUCCESSFUL NONFICTION: TIPS & INSPIRATION FOR GETTING
PUBLISHED by Dan Poynter.
Why I Believe In Meeting
Clients In Person Any Time You Can
In this article, which Rita wrote for Professional Speaker magazine,
she describes for fellow speakers an important encounter the
night before a speech presentation.
A Tribute To Og Mandino
Another article for Professional Speakers, (published in the
Clarion) Rita describes this meeting with one of her heroes,
Og Mandino, and her treasured follow-up correspondence with
him.
Creating Family
Traditions
Rita wrote this article which was published in CARE PACKAGES
FOR THE HOME by Rita's friend and fellow speaker, Barbara Glanz.
The Great Zucchini Battle
(Rita's humor article published in the Chicago Sun-Times) Four
little zucchini that Rita planted in her garden attempt to take
over her garden, her backyard, her family, and eventually, her
sanity.
Could We Survive Winter
Without Garden Catalogs?
(Another humor article by Rita published in the Chicago Sun-Times)
One survival technique for enduring Chicago winters - the color,
beauty and joy of garden catalogs.
House Suddenly Lonely
When Kittens Move Out
(Yet another article by Rita published in the Chicago Sun-Times)
A diary of how four of the world's most lovable kittens slowly
turn into holy terrors.
How To Defuse Other People's
Anger
Fellow speaker, Linda Larsen, author of the newly released book,
True Power - Get it, Use it, Share it, wrote this article
about handling other people's anger.
Say The Right Thing First
Fellow speaker, Linda Larsen, author of the newly released book,
True Power - Get it, Use it, Share it, writes about what
to say in those awkward situations where someone disagrees with
or contradicts you.
Paper, Paper Everywhere
This is an excerpt from Chapter 8: "Clutter Busting" from Rita's
book, THE PROCRASTINATOR'S HANDBOOK.
12 Tips To Work More Effectively
At Your Desk
excerpt from Chapter 6: "Help! I'm Overwhelmed" in THE PROCRASTINATOR’S
HANDBOOK by Rita Emmett.
12 Tips To Have Less Chaos
At Home
Excerpt from Chapter 8: "Clutter Busting" in THE PROCRASTINATOR’S
HANDBOOK by Rita Emmett .
Tips For Paper
Clutter
Another excerpt from Chapter 8: "Clutter Busting" in THE
PROCRASTINATOR’S HANDBOOK by Rita Emmett.
Special Articles for Writers
Writing A Compelling
Book Proposal--A Critical Moment In The Publishing Adventure
by Barbara Glanz
This guide for writing a proposal is what Rita followed when
she wrote hers to submit The Procrastinator's Handbook to publishers.
Rita thinks it is one of the best and most comprehensive guides
for writing a book proposal that she has ever come across.
The Magic Focus That'll
Get You An Agent
by David Ryback
David Ryback is president of EQ Associtates and author of "Putting
Emotional Intelligence to Work". He can be reached at 404-377-3588
or email EQ assoc@aol.com
or web at www.EQassociates.com.
For Authors: Book Marketing
Ideas
by Rita Emmett
An excerpt from her book proposal for The Procrastinator's
Handbook, Rita presents 13 ideas for authors to help market
their books.
Resources For Writers
Compiled by Rita Emmett
Want to start thinking like a writer? Here are ideas for books,
tapes and magazines that will help you get started.
What Acquisition Editors
Really Want ...
by Barbara McNichol
Do you want to find an agent or editor at a publishing house
who will accept your book? Read this article. The author, Barbara
McNichol, is a professional writer/editor who works with writers
to polish their manuscripts and perfect their proposals and
marketing materials. Contact her at 877-696-4899 or
editor@barbaramcnichol.com
or www.wordtrippers.com.
Germ Warfare: The Secret Of The
Publishing Industry
by Wendy Keller
Wendy Keller owns Keller Media, Inc. Literary Agency & Speakers
Bureau Malibu, California. She has agented more than 300 books
and is the author of 25 published books of her own, under four
pseudonyms. In this article, Wendy lists 5 steps that MUST be
followed if you want your book to be published. For information
on programs to help you become a successful author, log on to
www.KellerMedia.com.
A Stitch In Thyme Saves
Money And Reduces Reasons To Blush: Edit Everything!
by Wendy Keller
Wendy Keller owns Keller Media, Inc. Literary Agency & Speakers
Bureau Malibu, California. In this short article, Wendy reminds
writers why they should NOT depend on Spellchecker. She can
be reached at www.KellerMedia.com,
or by phone at 310-857-6828 or email at
LiteraryAg@aol.com.
5 Great Ways To Make An
Agent At A Writer's Conference DISLIKE You…
by Wendy Keller
Wendy Keller owns Keller Media, Inc. Literary Agency & Speakers
Bureau Malibu, California. Here she tells about the nightmares
that “future authors” put agents through. Once you read this,
you’ll never be the cause of agents hiding or running from you
(we hope). Wendy can be reached at
www.KellerMedia.com,or
by phone at 310-857-6828 or email at
LiteraryAg@aol.com.
How To Sell Your Book Better
Than Tiger Woods Can Hit A Golf Ball
Wendy Keller owns Keller Media, Inc. Literary Agency & Speakers
Bureau Malibu, California. She has agented more than 300 books
and is the author of 21 published books of her own, under four
pseudonyms. Here Wendy tells the stories of several successful
authors – how they found the focus for their masterpieces and
how they promoted their books to become best sellers. For information
on programs to help you become a successful author, log on to
www.KellerMedia.com.
What Are The Odds Of
Getting Published?
by Wendy Keller
Here Agent-Author spells out the statistics of getting published
and where to find help.
Surgical Removal Techniques
For The Book Inside You
by Wendy Keller
Wendy Keller owns Keller Media, Inc. Literary Agency & Speakers
Bureau Malibu, California. Wendy can be reached at
www.KellerMedia.com,
or by phone at 310-857-6828 or email at
LiteraryAg@aol.com.
The Quomplete Query
Qit
By Wendy Keller
Wendy Keller owns Keller Media, Inc. Literary Agency & Speakers
Bureau Malibu, California.
Wendy can be reached at
www.KellerMedia.com,
or by phone at 310-857-6828 or email at
LiteraryAg@aol.com.
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