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"...I coach clients on marketing their books and writing the marketing section of their book proposals, so over the years I’ve learned a lot. Your book is thorough, comprehensive, and very detailed. It hits on every aspect of marketing… I especially like the Q & A sections."  ~ Cindy Barrilleaux, Writing Coaching Services  Get Your Copy Today :   http://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet   ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~   

   Quote of the Day ©BrummetMedia.ca " WHAT I need to live  has been given to me by the earth.  WHY I need to live  has been given to me by you."  ~ Author unknown ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Our Mindset Impacts Us * Today's article was submitted by our monthly contributor Elise Smith (a.k.a Sheila) who has several books available on  Amazon . Elise invites our readers to reach out to her via  FaceBook . Today, she explains how our mindset can impact every goal we have. We have to make the first move. As long as we stand around on the edge of things, unprepared to jump in, the universe seems to take the attitude:  “ Well, you don’t seem very serious about this. Once you’re committed, then you’ll get some help. ” The moment we decide: “ I’ll do this thing, no matter what!” ... we somehow tap into the “genius, power and magic. Everybody who achieves in life, makes decisions to do so.  “I WILL do it.”   Those who proclaim: “ I’ll give it my best shot ” - or - “I ’ll have a go ” - or - “ I’ll try”    will likely come home empty handed.   We need to get serious to get results. It is best that we also realize that whenever we make a stand on something, people will test us out

Writers, put on your business hat (part 3)!  Further discussion on the writer's need to put on that business hat. It is vital that we take the time to step back and create a realistic, do-able plan. Today we are going to help you understand the importance of the 5-year business plan in this 12.35 min. video: https://youtu.be/5J53tiVr60g Find the   Brummet Media Channel  HERE ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet  

Media Appearance  I absolutely loved reading the interview published on the popular blog run by Karen King (thank you, Karen!).  Personally... Doing the interview was a great experience, but reading it again was even better 🙂  https://karenkingauthor.com/2022/09/16/friday-reads-purple-snowflake-marketing-by-dave-and-lillian-brummet/ ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

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Recommended Resources With these  Recommended Resources  series I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include  - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles. Creston Legion Branch , (Royal Canadian Legion)  making a difference for veterans and their families while providing essential services within the community in a variety of ways. Visit:   https://www.facebook.com/TheCrestonLegion --- Explore Creston Valley is run by passionate residents, proud of all that their community and the lush environment has to offer. Visit:    https://www.facebook.com/explorecrestonvalley --- Creston Community Paramedics  P roviding access to health care where ever they are needed. Visit:  https://www.facebook.com/crestoncp --- ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

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" ...an emotional and sometimes haunting journey... outstanding collection of very personal and sometimes painful work has all the makings of a great read. "  ~ Tessa Crigger, Author of: I Hear Gaea's Tears  ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Writers, put on your business hat (part 2) !  Join us while we take a realistic look at what it is like to be a professional in the world of writing in this 8.58 min. video:   https://youtu.be/HE5V4T6NbKk Find the   Brummet Media Channel  HERE ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

Media Appearance Check out this article published on the   Gift Inspirational  b log re: helpful gift wrapping tips for a green, eco-friendly, sustainable holiday season: https://giftspirational.com/earth-friendly-wrapping-options/ ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Today's article was submitted to us by  Marc Joseph who  resides in Arizona where he and his wife Cathy enjoy spending time with their family .  Marc is the author of  The Secrets of Retailing   "How can I help these stores stay afloat?" retail expert  He also writes in the  children's genre under the pen name:  Gramps Jeffrey.  D rop by his site at:   https://grampsjeffrey.com    ... Shout out to Lisa Pellegrene of  Publicity With Purpose  for sending today's guest our way.   This Pandemic Has Kids Reading Less According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 584 million children worldwide are experiencing reading difficulties, compared to 460 million a year earlier, resulting in a rise of more than 20%, wiping out 2 decades of educational gains. The Stanford Graduate School of Education released a study reporting that second and third graders reading fluency is now 30% behind what would be expected in a typical year.

World of Writing Author Interview Phoebe Leona is a dancer, speaker, yoga teacher, and transformational guide who helps us feel more embodied to become more empowered in who we are, who we are becoming, and our having a greater sense of belonging.  Her company, nOMad , helps others through their own transition and the spaces in between. One of the ways Phoebe gets the message out to a larger audience is through the NOMAD Youtube channel which offers meditation, yoga and interviews. Find today's guest at:  https://phoebeleona.com  & on Amazon * A note of gratitude goes out to Kim Weiss and Erin Nicole Conti (of PRByTheBook.com) for connecting us with todays guest. Q: Why don't we start by having you tell us something about yourself?  A: Well, I like to say I am a very dynamic person. I am constantly discovering new things about myself and writing has been a huge part of that unfolding for me. At the essence of all of my work, it has been to share a deeper human experience

   Quote of the Day "I hope to inspire others to buy fresh local food and to cook it in ways that are even better than going out to a restaurant. To inspire people to spend more time feeding themselves quality, nutritious food instead of the lure of expensive over-packaged convenience foods.  In your car, which can be rebuilt with numerous replaceable parts, would you try to run it with dirty kerosene? No. So why do we put junk in our system when we have no hope of replacing those parts we might ruin by doing so?  How we eat has an impact on our world – it affects equality, poverty, farming practices, the health of the soil, the purity of the water and air – and of course your own personal well being ." ~ Dave Brummet ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Writers, put on your business hat (Part 1)!  Break the limiting mind-set that writers often cage themselves with. Discover the realities of the world of writing; marketing challenges proves the importance of taking on this work as one would a business - with a plan. (10.01 min.) https://youtu.be/nOfx8ho05OI Find the Brummet Media Channel HERE ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet    Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

  Media Appearance Very cool to see our interview has been published on Epic Book Reviews !  "Writing is a challenge – you have to become more than an entrepreneur… you have to self-market, you have to write things that won’t be published for years and so you are constantly sending out queries, dealing with follow-ups, networking, marketing, promoting, and writing. Keeping records of your activities, media appearances and conversations with members of the media are also a part of this career. It can be a chore, but it can also be a great source of joy and bring a sense of accomplishment, a sense of leaving a positive legacy behind."  Find the full interview  HERE :  https://epicreviewclub.wordpress.com/2022/09/12/lilian-brummet-and-dave   ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  -- Fiona had us on her blog for a very interesting and challenging author interview, an in-depth look at our life as writers: https://authorsinterviews.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/here-is-my-interview-with-lillian-brummet /  -- In this interview we were asked about the journey into writing, a little about my personal journey in life, where we hope to go in the future and more... https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2020/02/02/meet-guest-author-lillian-brummet /  -- Visit the Brummet's Author Page on Amazon  :)  -- Answering Your Questions --  All the way from the UK, John asks " What is it like working with a co-writer? " In response, we share numerous tips and personal experiences in this 13.47 min. video:   https://youtu.be/g3C3II0RpWc -- -- Experiencing Writer's Block? -- Here are some techniques that Dave and I have used for dealing with writer's block or creativity fa

Recommended Resources With these Recommended Resources series I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include  - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles. Creston Valley Toastmasters Club (4949) is part of the International Toastmasters organization , meeting every Thursday evening.  Visit:   https://www.facebook.com/crestontoastmasters --- Trinity Treasures Thrift store sells donated used items and raises thousands of dollars annually for surrounding community organizations, charitable programs. They also provide a fantastic service for those dealing with grief and pending move out dates. People on the run from disasters, tragedy or DM are given special treatment as well. They do a lot for this community - support them by sending them some love :) Visit:    https://www.facebook.com/trinityusedtreasures/ --- Nexus Community Support Society serves several small cities in the Kootenay Region of BC, Canada. Th