Tuesday, 27 May 2014

A Re-Examination Of Young Adult Book Reviews

By Marci Glover


These are books aimed at adolescent children of the age brackets of 13-21. The themes used in writing of young adult book reviews mostly are drug abuse, love and romance, sexuality etc. The plot of the stories is written within the age bracket of the readers and they get to experience and live with the characters in their world.

The author puts himself in the adolescent stage and tries to imagine what issues affect or interests them. For instant, an author may decide to write about self-esteem and title the book inner beauty. Then a review of inner beauty is written in a way to attract the targeted audience who in this case re the youth. He/ she use a character, Mary, who has issues with her self-esteem.

The story goes on to say that the vampire and the human being get married and live for many years with children, all this time the wife not knowing she is married to a vampire. It is only one day that the wife discovers some strange things going on and decides to ask her husband about it, that is when the husband lets the cat out of the bag and tells her the truth about himself.

The story above is obviously fictional as there is no good and bad vampires, the fact that they are vampires they are all bad. The author also incorporates love and romance into the story, now this happens to many young people, they do fall in love, and by the author using that theme he/she might sell a lot of his/her novel.

Then the author tells us how this good boy turns into the most wanted criminal by the police and is feared by many. Suddenly things change when this boy decides that he is tired of crime and turns himself to the police, interestingly he is given a pardon to be released out of jail after serving only one and a half years, I mean this is the kind of criminal that should stay in jail for many years if not forever, that is what many readers would think but the author decides to surprise us by this turn of event.

In the modern society or should i say in the twenty first century you will notice that many novels, especially the young adult books are being published then later on they are acted out as movies. This strategy being used today has made the youths to buy both novels and movies thus increasing the sell and ratings, and the authors who are sometimes script writers are being appreciated by people through awards. These show that the authors are able to connect easily with the youth; they know what the experience and have their interests in mind.

In the nineteen nineties is when the field for young adults literature matured coming on its own, serious and better written. The young adult book has sometime been referred to as the problem novel because of the things authors choose to write such as crime, drug abuse, alcoholism etc. Which are societal and personal problems.

Young literature has also been incorporated in schools making learning not only interesting but also improving the students comprehension. In addition it has helped to nature talented children in writing of such books.




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Relevance Of Holding Free Book Giveaways

By Marci Glover


For a voracious reader, there are only a few things that can interest them more that getting more books to read especially if they are off charge. Free book giveaways are always great ways to learn more about new works in the market, new authors and also get familiar with different styles of writing. Free copies are mainly given away for promotional purposes.

The writers of specific works give out some of the copies of their works so that they are given to lucky readers. This acts as a campaign to make more people aware of their volume. The readers who are not lucky enough to be chosen for the copies might want to buy the book more so if it is interesting. This helps the writers more as opposed to putting up all copies for sale and getting only a few buyers.

Many writers are usually excited when there is a giveaway for a publication they want or works by their favorite authors. This is the reason why there are always a lot of people requesting the volumes hence reducing the chance of winning even further. The lucky ones however always get to win the book they want.

Some freebies are embarked on by the authors themselves while some are done via agents who dedicate themselves to in this type of job. The agents mostly do their job online in sites that give the readers a chance to select a read they might like to be given. Some of them are normally carried out in the system of a race that provides the winners with free copies. This could be in a raffle system.

There are several publication giveaway websites that give local people the chance to try their luck on different kinds of volumes of different writing genres. These websites usually pre-release some copies with the permission of the publishers and provide a review of the book so that the readers can even be more interested in reading the book. The winners are not always required to provide a review of the volume they get but this is encouraged.

Most freebies stipulate the states from which individuals may bid novels from. This is due to the effort in the distribution of the unpaid for copies. These books are usually arranged in classes which include newly itemized, most bid, nearly ending and books from well-known authors. This is capable of making the quest for a precise publication stress-free. The readers may also use this chance to classify the files with less bids hence increasing their probabilities of receiving the copy.

These sites are put up for the authors too so that they have a platform to market their work. They are given a chance to upload copies of their work and make sure they describe them so that people may be drawn to their books. The catchier the description is, the more people will end up reading the novel.

So as to promote writing as an art, it is recommended that authors and readers visit these sites time after time. With more people posting their copies and requesting for copies then there will be encouragement for both parties to write more and read more respectively.




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Monday, 26 May 2014

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Knowing how to start article submission can be daunting at first, however it can pay off in the long run. It takes patience and a wealth of knowledge to get started on the right foot. This article will provide specific tips and hints how to make the most out of article advertising.

Articles will end up on many different sites as your article syndication strategies expand. This is good news, but you must have links included that take readers back to your website. Links that work will allow search engines to index your site and it also can attract newer readers. If you don't have links, or if they do not work, make your entire article promotion campaign inefficient.

Use an article resource box. This is a framed box at the end of each of your articles. It gives the reader a bit of background information on the article's author, where to find more articles by the same writer, any projects you may be working on, and sometimes includes a picture.

Develop a logo! A lot of people think that only big companies have logos; that's false. Readers who look at your site a lot will start to trust the logo you have, and when they see it elsewhere they'll remember to visit your site. Your consumers are readers, and it is best to provide them with something that they can remember.

If you're writing for someone else's blog, make sure that you're still working within the respective market. If you're trying to sell weight-loss products, it's not the best idea to advertize your site on a software blog. The readership is just different and you may end up wasting your work for no return.

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Sunday, 25 May 2014

2 day Think, Act, Speak and Listen - Power of Positive Communication from the Inside Out (adv)

 
 
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2 Day Think, Act, Speak and Listen
The Power of Positive Communication from the Inside Out

Introduction
 
The power of Positive Communication from the inside out is more than merely delivering information, convincing others of your ideas, getting your voice heard, covey you message or commanding the attention of your audience.

The foundation of Positive Communication starts inside of you, with your assumptions, judgments, beliefs and the consequent emotions and moods triggered by your thinking process. In the process of creating verbal , non-verbal and body communication (acting, speaking & listening) both IQ and EQ are both engaged, therefore none of them can be dismissed in the process of better understanding yourself and your inner communication dynamics.

Developing the ability to think positively enables you to feel positive too, therefore act confidently, speak with positive attitude and finally listen actively and empathically, while responding to others positively. In summery it empowers you to get positive results and build successful and healthy relationships at work and in family.

Learning practical tools to nurture positive and creative thoughts and emotions also enables you to listen empathetically and respond to others positively. This workshop will enable to become aware and go home with effective 'tools' which will transform your communication from the inside out and in all your 4 dimensions!
 
 
 
 
Course Outline
 
An overview of the 2 day program:
  • Overview
    • The InsideOutYou Model©
    • We need a paradigm shift
    • The power of focus in communication

  • Think Positive
    • Introducing the Intellectual Dimension (IQ)
    • The power of beliefs and assumptions in communication, teamwork and relationships
    • Introducing the Emotional Dimension (EQ)
    • Being Proactive Vs. Reactive
    • The power of our internal values when we communicate
    • Stress, anxiety, health and their influence on out thinking and feeling

  • Act Positive
    • Body language & first impression
    • How does our body reflect our thoughts and emotions?
    • What is real confidence when we act in communication?
    • What do confidence and assertiveness have in common?

  • Speak Positive
    • What we say has an impact on what we do and on our relationships
    • Why we focus more naturally on negative than positive? Can I shift my attitude?
    • Channels: writing & spoken words.
    • Vocal impact on communication

  • Listen with Positive Intent and Attitude
    • The foundation of active listening 
    • Is listening linked with my Intellectual  (IQ)  &  Emotional Dimension?
    • How can I become a positive active listener?
    • Listening to feedback at work and at home

 
Objectives
 
At the end of the 2-day workshop participants will be aware of how to:
  • Understand how to build positive thinking from the inside out
  • Be aware of how thoughts and beliefs have an impact on your spoken and unspoken
    communication
  • Understand the connection between self-esteem, self-confidence, body language and vocal, verbal dynamics
  • Know how to convey messages that create connections, build relationships and resolve conflicts
  • Listen to yourself and others actively, positively and empathically
  • Learn about assertiveness as a way to build positivity in relationships and teamwork
  • Develop the power focus
  • Know how, through effective and positive thinking, acting, speaking and listening skills, you can create your success and reach your goals
  • Grasp the power of positive communication from the inside out
  • Take home with you powerful and practical tools that you you can share with your colleagues and family members helping them enriching their life with the power of positive communication.
 
For Whom
 
Directors, leaders, HR professionals, sales and marketing professionals, lecturers, teachers, secretaries, young adults , parents and entrepreneurs who want to know themselves from the inside out ( the 4 Dimensions ), build emotional awareness ( EQ), communicate with impact and confidence and finally enhance your general well-being from the inside out.

All managers and executives involved in talent management and succession planning in their organization.
 
About the Trainer
 
Michael Lum
 
Elisabetta Franzoso is the creator of InsideOutYou™ personal development that empowers individuals to unleash their creative and emotional potential and achieve life-enhancing total well-being.

Developing and transforming from the inside out in the 4 dimensions of human communication - Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Relational - bring effective, long-lasting results. Elisabetta's Communication in 4Dimensions™ program series motivates participants to boost communication abilities and increase personal effectiveness in both work and relationships.

Her first book, Stella's Mum Gets Her Groove Back - A True Story (Homes4Hope Publications, 2008) inspires readers with a frank account of her personal struggles, and triumph over abuse, denial and emotional addiction. Her own successful transformation is testimony to her advocacy of the individual taking charge of one's life and building change from the inside out.

Using her professional training and lessons learnt from her life experiences, Elisabetta is now dedicated to supporting people around the world achieve Personal Freedom through Love and Self Responsibility. Get Into Your Groove!, her recently completed new book, is the foundation on which she builds up the content for her public talks.

Elisabetta has been living in Asia since 1993, and through her multicultural experiences in Asia and Europe has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a high-energy, thought-provoking nonjudgmental approach. Her interactive style and immediately applicable "how to's" have seen clients invite her back repeatedly. She is a recognised professional speaker by Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (APSS) which has published her essay Communication in 4 Dimensions in its compilation 88 Essential Secrets for Achieving Greater Success at Work (Marshall Cavendish, 2012).

She has a background in Education, Psychology, EQ Management, NLP, Fitness and Body Awareness Methods. She has worked in such diverse fields as fashion, tourism and marketing before realizing her passion in personal development.

Currently, Elisabetta divides her time mainly between Singapore and Italy, her birth-place.
 
 
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