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The “Authentic Writer” Paradox: How to Sound Like Yourself Without Sounding Like Anyone

Why Your “Unique Voice” Might Be a Mashup — and Why That’s Okay Ah, authenticity. You know the phrase. It’s […]

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Digital Snake Oil…

Snake Oil? Snake Oil, Indicators: Indicator Description Overblown Claims Promises of universal or miraculous results Lack of Evidence No credible […]

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World Baking Day 2025: A Homemade Festival of Flour, Sugar, and Joy!

May 18th isn’t just another day on the calendar, it’s World Baking Day, an international celebration that invites everyone to get […]

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National Mushroom Hunting Day 2025

If you thought mushrooms were just those little fungi shyly popping up on your pizza or lurking under damp logs, […]

Marketing, News, Observations, Thoughts

Your Website as the “Honey Pot”: The Sweet Spot of Your Brand and Business

In nature, a honey pot is a source of irresistible sweetness, an inviting place where bees gather, carrying precious nectar […]

Education, Observations, Thoughts

Cultivating a Culture of Free Speech and Open Dialogue

Embracing Freedom: Building a Community for Unrestricted Conversation There’s something inherently powerful about an open dialogue, a space where ideas […]

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Libraries Under Siege: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom

American education and public libraries are currently undergoing a profound transformation. Across the country, fierce debates are unfolding over which […]

Marketing & Book Promotion, Observations, Writing

6. Best Free and Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Book Without Wasting Time

Marketing a book doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Many authors assume that without a big budget for advertising, […]

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Beat the Algorithm: How Small Creators Can Get Noticed Online

When you start out as an independent content creator or small business, one of the toughest challenges can be getting […]

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From Struggle to Success as an Online Entrepreneur

Becoming your own boss is often touted as a fast track to freedom, financial stability and personal satisfaction. This is […]