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Do you have an idea for a book and don't know how to start? Are you working on a manuscript and feeling stuck? Do you have a completed book sitting on your shelf and need publicity? I am excited to announce a new collaboration with three industry experts:...
More than Copy: Content Management for Lean IPD blog
In 2019, James Pease, Executive Director, Design and Construction at UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, and Founder of the Lean IPD blog engaged Bettina Deda as content writer and editor. The Lean IPD blog was a small, struggling hobby in a niche market with a lot of...
From Walking in the Dark to Walking in the Sun
Construction professional engages Bettina Deda as his business book editor Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Registered Scrum Master™ and entrepreneur in the construction industry, hired Bettina Deda as writing coach and editor for his book Construction Scrum, released in...
11 Inspirational Quotes from Books I read in 2021
Last year, I set the goal to read one non-fiction book a month. I ended up reading about 15. Joining a non-fiction book club in May helped me not only to stay accountable but also to discover books I would not have read otherwise. We focus on memoirs, biographies, and...
5 Lessons I learned on my Journey to Becoming a Published Author
My creative writing journey started in October 2014 when I came across a red book called Memento by Michael McQueen. The back cover blurb read: "Memento will require you to invest two of your most valuable assets: your time and your memories. Opening the pages, I...
The Turning Point: Creative non-fiction from the heart
I am thrilled to announce the publication of my story A Conversation without Words in The Turning Point, an anthology of moments that changed people's lives, edited by Gareth St. John Thomas. What's even more exciting is that my story was chosen from more than 100...
The Benefits of Ballroom Dancing
Since I started ballroom dancing at the age of 52, a lot of people commented on my new passion. Men mostly encouraged me: ‘That’s great, keep dancing!’ Most women exclaimed with excitement in their eyes: ‘This is awesome! I always wanted to learn how to dance!’ When I...
13 Inspirational Quotes To Help You Transform & Grow
At the end of 2019, I set the goal to read one book a month in 2020. I just finished book #13. You can tell from the list below that I love non-fiction and a good personal development read. I enjoyed all of these books and picked 13 inspirational quotes to encourage...
5 Reasons to Support a Certified BCorporation
Three years ago, I had the courage to say 'Yes' to a business opportunity that found me in times of change. I was looking for a side hustle to earn a second income alongside my copywriting business while going through a challenging time in my private life. That's when...
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard Hay House, 2017 Why are some people more successful than others? How do they manage to get all their stuff done with a positive mindset? What sets these people apart from others who struggle to reach their goals? High...