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Villa Flori Elegant and Relaxing
Wonderful hotel right on Lake Como. A little too far to walk into the town of Como, however, the ferry stop was only a 90 second walk from the hotel and the quaint town of Cernobbia was only a 5 minute walk from the hotel. While in Cernobbia visit the VILLA D'ESTE it's something to see, and if you're Bill Gates you may want to stay there. We had a very comfortable, clean, elegant room with the balcony right over Lake Como. Enjoy a their great continental breakfast outside by the Lake.
Nice Hotel
This is a nice hotel,perhaps a bit overpriced. If you are looking for a luxury hotel VILLA D'ESTE is much better . The restaurant has nice furniture indoors and plastic chairs outdoors. The level of the cuisine did not impress me at all. Indeed I prefer to dine at GATTO NERO and VILLA D'ESTE. I would suggest this hotel if you do not expect luxury .The rooms are confortable and acceptable .
The best!
WOW -- What a perfect place. It is a small, but beautiful hotel right on the shores of Lake Como. Close to town, but not in the midst of the hustle bustle. The views are wonderful. We had the Jr. Suite and it was perfect. Views from both rooms, a deck over the water. It was like living in your own villa. The breakfast room is beautiful and the breakfast itself was more upscale than most places we stayed. The lobby is peaceful and a great place to curl up with a glass of wine and a book. The restaurant downstairs is excellent. While is seems a bit pricey it was actually a great value for the type of meal and service you receive. We ate there twice in 3 nights! I recommend a car to explore the area although the public transportation is good in the area. This was truly a wonderful hotel.
A secret on the shores of Como
Villa Flori, on the banks of Lake Como, is a small but beautifull hotel, a great place to sit on a balcony sipping prosseco and unwinding from the stresses of life. The staff cannot be more helpfull, restaurant Raimondi with in the hotel offers fabulous food at reasonable rates , charming service that makes you feel that you dont want to leave . Transport is very easy, there is no need to hire a car the water buses lave 200 yards from the hotel and cost pennies, Como is easy to walk around, you can take bigger boats to other parts of the lake Bellaggio, Mennaggio endlass possibilities are to be had,
Villa Flori-Charming and Relaxing!
Stayed at this wonderful small hotel with my entire family, and it couldn't have been better. The rooms were clean, breakfast very nice, and the restaurant staff quite entertaining if you get to know them! A short walk from a boat ferry dock (which did not require us to go into Como town-a 2km walk/ride away). It was very quiet at night and it is directly on the lake. The restaurant prepared wonderful meals, both for breakfast and for dinner, or even a snack of wine and cheese in the afternoon. I would definitely recommend this charming small hotel to anyone staying in the Lake Como area.
A wonderful relaxed hotel
Traveling with four couples and stayed at Villa Flori for three nights. It was wonderful. Front desk staff were a bit distant and not really willing to give recommendations for dinner elsewhere. BUT the wait staff in the restaurant were super. Had two great meals there and out one night to the sister hotel in Como - Hotel Terminus - glad we stayed at Villa Flori and the meal at Terminus was merely ok. I would definitely stay at Villa Flori again and again. Ferry station an easy 3 minute walk.
Honeymoon destination
Managed to keep this destination as a complete suprise from my wife! The view from our balcony was enchanting, from the mist drifting down the lake in the morning to the lights of como in the evening. Perfect location for unwinding or visiting the lake attractions by taxi boat. Cernobbio is just 10min walk, many good restaurants and bars. But the hotel's own Ristorante Raimondo was beautiful, alfresco dinning by the lake. All staff were friendly and helpfull. Breakfast was lovely as was the weather.
Beginning of Our Honeymoon
Of all the "blind" hotels we've ever booked, Hotel Villa Flori was the best yet. I'm SO GRATEFUL that we did not end up staying right in the town of Como.....the location of this hotel (a little remote but easily accessable to the "water taxi" stop) was perfect for us, we were told it is the ONLY hotel that is right on the water. We slept with our curtains open and from our bed had the full scenic view of the City of Como. Very intimate and romantic and the food wonderful. Everyone from Nadia at the front desk to Augusto in the Bar made us feel at home.
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Absolutely lovely
Spent three nights at Hotel Villa Flori and could have stayed indefinitely. It is close enough to walk to great restaurants and town of Cernobbio and the dock to catch the boat to view all of Lago Di Como. Just far enough out of town to feel relaxed and quaint. The interior is charming and the site cannot be beat overlooking the Lake and the City of Como.
Great stay!
We stayed four nights at the Villa Flori and had a great stay. The room was very clean and comfortable with a great view of the lake. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful.The location is good. It's about an 8-10 euro cab ride in to town, or walk down the hill to the boat and take that over.Ristorante Raimondo was fabulous.
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HUNTINGBURG—Southridge hit 6 of 8 three-point shots and 50 percent from the field overall to beat Perry Central 52-35 in girls basketball Thursday.
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Perry Central won its only girls basketball sectional title in 2001 when the Commodores were in Class A.
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Having drawn a first-round bye for this week's six-team sectional at Forest Park and having three third-year starters returning, plus a 6-foot sophomore center who has improved greatly since last year, is this the year the Commodores finally cut down the nets?
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CAMPBELLSBURG—Perry Central hit 25.0 percent from the field in losing 48-40 to West Washington in PLAC boys basketball Friday.
"It was an awful performance shooting the ball," said Perry Central Coach Matt Carter.
The Commodores made 11 of 44 attempts while West Washington made 17 of 41 for 41.5 percent.
The Commodores trailed most of the game. They cut the lead to six at 42-36 with 1:14 left in the game on two free throws by Tanner Cassidy.
By PHILLIP BALL
Sports Correspondent
CANNELTON—Evansville Day jumped to a 15-0 lead en route to beating Cannelton 76-39 in boys basketball Friday.
By LARRY GOFFINET
Sports Editor
PETERSBURG—Tell City boys basketball coach John Hayes told Pike Central Coach Kyle Runyan before Friday's game that his team was hitting only 51 percent of its free throws.
Runyan didn't believe Hayes after the Marksmen hit 23 of 28 (82.1 percent) to beat Pike Central 55-40.
Even Hayes could hardly believe it.
"We'd be 11-5 now (instead of 5-11) if we'd hit free throws like that every game," he said.
UPDATE, MONDAY, FEB. 7, 9 A.M.: The body of a woman found Friday at Indian Lake has been identified as that of Ginger L. Schnepp, 38, of Owensboro, Ky.
Police said an autopsy was conducted Saturday morning and results will determine the cause of death. Sgt. Chad Dick, public-information officer for the Jasper Indiana State Police post, said no foul play is suspected.
St. Boniface to host spaghetti dinner
FULDA – St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fulda will host a spaghetti dinner at the church from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.
The parish family of St. Boniface Catholic Church invites neighbors and friends to celebrate Saint Valentine with an evening of good food and live entertainment.
Spaghetti dinners will cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will benefit the facilities and grounds of historic St. Boniface Church.
The parish center is located on Highway 545, south of the church.
ST. MEINRAD – Brother Francis de Sales Wagner OSB professed solemn vows as a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a ceremony Jan. 25 in the Archabbey Church.
Wagner is a native of Findlay, Ohio, where he attended Liberty-Benton High School and was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University in 1988.
ST. MEINRAD – A concert of sacred music by the group Angelus will be performed in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Angelus is a group of six young women from Mount Vernon Senior High School who are dedicated to the performance of sacred music from varied religious traditions and historical periods. They perform music ranging from medieval chant to the American sacred harp tradition and contemporary Irish sacred music.
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Ha ha ha, not only do we not take you shorts seriously, no shorts exist that would short AMZN, right before it breaks through its 52 week high. Not only that but we know most of the bashers on the AMZN board are really long just trying to get shares and calls a little cheaper since they mostly just go straight up. So many reasons to go long AMZN ahead of its best earnings report in the history of the company but the newest and greatest is how they are going to take 30-40% of what Ebay has had for many years, I was wondering what took AMZN so long when they could have taken the marketshare anytime from the private sellers on the web, those that run a business offf selling 50 things a month or in a different category of 500 or 5000 things a month.
Amazon just picks an area, says we can do better and take the money and the marketshare and they always do because they dominate anybody that tries to go head to head with Amazon . I suggest you dump Netflix before Icahn does, I can pretty much guarantee he is already dumping to retail sheep.
You can compare Netflix to Amazon like this. Amazon is a brand name Dilaudid going up in value and about to slice throught its 52 week high like butter. Netflix is a cheap generic round dilaudid so cheap and it won't even get a real man high at all, it won't even get the little ho's high that come around complaining.
They are going lighter with their EBAY shares, holding long just less shares, with the money that was in EBAY shares they are buying EBAY puts just in case AMZN really hurts EBAY listings as so far experts agree Amazon is doing everything right in some cases to simplify the personal auction listings. The big boys are buying Ebay puts as insurance for a big fall. (in this case 10-15 points) and AMZN calls as big boys see a move above Amazons 52 week high this week, (an 87% probability) the target was raised to 314 and Amazon has a habit of reaching targets very quickly. I saw 3 separate 50,000 US dollar sales of EBAY stock and immediatly 300 of the Jan 250 amzn calls and 170 of the Jan 285's then 25 of the 290's and 25 of the 295's immediately following the 150,000 shares of EBAY dumped. Then 200 of the 50.00 and 52.50 puts of EBAY then if that wasn't enough 265 270 275 Jan Amzn calls 150 contracts each. Listen I am long Ebay shares, I'm just smart enough to protect them with 10 times my long shares in EBAY puts and 100 times my AMZN shares in calls. A 100 or 200, wish I had 100 of the Jan 310 calls, we are talking new E350 Benz when Amazon reaches its target of 314 by Jan 19th. Not only is everyone long Amazon and fighting over shares but the 20% of Hedge Funds that are down on the year will all pile in AMZN for the ride north of 300 by Jan 15th. It can change a losing hedge funds year from being down and having redemptions to being up 5-7% on the year.$$$ The next 50 days that Amazon goes straight up if you can't make up for the rest of your years mistakes, you don't belong in the market. Get out of NFLX that can go straight to 60 and get in AMZN heavy on margin,AMZN is the most loved stock and the dips are always bought. The shorts have been smacked around and burned so many times that only 2% of AMZN is short. This is why the mms can push AMZN up 9 out of ten days and then take AMZN up 10 or 15 points in 1 day. The new target of 314 on AMZN could get over 300 in a hurry and reach its target by January 15th. With as much as Netflix owes on content, it is staggering.
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The Lady Vanishes is a midatlantic mish-mash with some moderately amusing moments but no cohesive style.
The Lady Vanishes is a midatlantic mish-mash with some moderately amusing moments but no cohesive style.
The production has Cybill Shepherd as a madcap Yank heiress and Elliott Gould as a Life mag photographer foiling a political conspiracy aboard a train outbound from prewar Germany. Slapstick suspense and mystery elements that will fool almost no one add up to a heavy-handed affair. The script from an Ethel Lina White novel is best when dwelling on English eccentricity to make the film's most endearing impression.
Shepherd and Gould stack up as contrived cliches, characters that jar rather than complement.
Alfred Hitchcock's original version, circa 1938, had pretty much everything the remake doesn't.
The Lady Vanishes
Hammer. Director Anthony Page; Producer Tom Sachs; Screenplay George Axelrod; Camera Douglas Slocombe; Editor Russell Lloyd; Music Richard Hartley; Art Director Wilfrid Shingleton
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Lol, and I thought it was a speedy car!
I always knew the batteries would be a huge financial and environmental problemo!
I just checked the Yahoo autos site. The Prius didn't get good ratings on anything but mileage. I guess it depends on why you buy the car. After all it is a car not magic.
It's not out of the ordinary for GM trucks to reach that expectation.
Can you imagine what the driver in that little Jap junk box would look like in a head-on with an H2? Their headstones could say "Died getting 45 MPG". I don't want my family riding in one of those things.
A lemon factor may be involved. It is very possible that bad cars are manufactured. Products are not perfect. Only motivated people take the time to write these reviews.
I think the problem with the Prius in many cases is the driver. Just as the drivers of other types of vehicles can be jerks, so can the drivers of the Prius. We have a guy at work that owns one. He goes around with one of those holier than thou attitudes harassing non-hybrid drivers. Someday he will get a broken nose if it tries it on the wrong person.
I was not impressed with the Subaru mileage but I have other people say the same about winter driving. I bought a 2005 Escape. With the smallest engine and a 5 speed I get 26 to 30 mpg depending on traffic. That is better than the rated hybrid mpg at $9k cheaper. The prices are closer now.
GM indicates it needs to sell the Hummer line, however
NEW YORK, June 5 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp's (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) iconic Hummer brand could fetch up to $750 million in a sale, but would likely generate little interest and the company would probably have to look overseas to attract even a few buyers.
I think Tata Motors should buy Hummer and add it to the Jaguar lineup.
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Yesterday was a monumental day for Levo League. The legendary, amazing, iconic (insert more powerfully descriptive words) Warren Buffett participated in our signature Office Hours and answered your questions. He gave us some amazing tips that we should keep in mind, not only in our careers, but in just living our lives.
1. Confront your fears
Buffett talked about how as a young man he was terrified of public speaking. He could have tried to avoid it but instead he confronted it head on. He took a Dale Carnegie course on public speaking and it ended up changing his life. "You have to learn to communicate in life, it's enormously important. If you can't communicate and talk to other people… you're giving up your potential."
2. Play bridge
I have a feeling that the game of bridge is about to see a huge surge in popularity. Buffett described playing the game as a constant character-building exercise: "Bridge is a partnership game. It's almost like dancing, you know—intellectually, because you really have to be in tune with the person you're playing with. You have to bring out the best in them, they have to bring out the best in you. I mean it. And not all couples achieve that. We like to play against married couples sometimes. When they get mad at each other, they stay mad."
3. Read Katharine Graham's Personal History
Buffett could not have praised this book more. "It's a totally honest book. I called her after I read it, and I told her, 'You wrote the book I'd hoped you'd write.'" Katharine Graham was the daughter of Eugene Meyer, the publisher of The Washington Post. Graham took control of The Washington Post Company when her husband committed suicide in 1963. From 1969 to 1979 she was also publisher of the newspaper. From her obituary, "Mrs. Graham's imprint was the product both of her values, which suffused the paper, and of the crucial decisions she made about its leadership and direction."
4. Read a lot
On that note of good books, Buffett says he loves to read. "I read at least five or six hours a day… a lot of it ties in with the business I do, but I really enjoy it… I just love getting more information, and I love building Berkshire."
Dr. Konstantinos Arfanakis and colleagues from Rush University Medical Center and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago found that keeping the brain occupied late in life has positive outcomes.
"We discovered that elderly persons with a high frequency of cognitive activity have higher microstructural integrity in brain white matter than persons with lower frequency of cognitive activity," Arfanakis said. "Since the microstructural integrity of white matter naturally declines with age, our findings suggest that cognitive activity in late life may be protecting cognition by maintaining the condition of brain wiring." Warren Buffett is 82. You do the math. In other words, read FOREVER.
5. Don't do anything you don't like to do
This is so simple and yet such great advice. But I actually feel like this is very hard for many of us to follow. Buffett said, "I love playing bridge, I talk to my friends, and I pretty much don't do anything I don't like to do. I'm very fortunate in that… I'm pretty much in command of my own time, but I have a lot of fun doing it."
6. Don't be intimidated by your male co-workers
Great people always reference The Wizard of Oz, and Buffett is no exception. "You know, the males—there's a lot of the Wizard of Oz in us. [Look] behind the curtain and you'll find out that it wasn't quite that imposing," he said. You may work with some people with big heads, but remember at the end of the day they are just using a microphone behind a curtain.
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My first portrait painting... of my beautiful Mackenzie, of course!
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She loves her beautiful old school so we did a little photo shoot to include the school. Mackenzie is also loving her year as President & I don't mind saying: She is doing a mighty fine job & we are all very proud of her!
My favourite little model.... :-)
The post-makeover photo op.... :-))
The gang came over to cheer me up, does it look like they did a good job?
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It's makeover time!
In the blink of an eye - our grandchilren's toys change from dolls to makeup & clothes. Mackenzie had a great time, re-creating both her Auntie & her Grammie (although the latter was a much longer & more challenging transformation.... :-))
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Shot for FB...
It seems to me that Facebook is changing the nature of portraiture... for the kids, at least, they alll want the high contrast, high key look, which is what I was attempting to create here. Hope you like it, Mackenzie....:-))
Playing in the mud never has to end when you're lucky enough to have grandchildren....!
The days of playing with Barney, Polly Pockets & Littlest Pet Shop are long gone..... now we play with makeup, hairstyles & mud masks.... chocolate flavoured mud masks to be exact!
I thought this might give you a bit of a chuckle to help get you over the Wednesday hump... :-))
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What Is the Difference Between a Ghostwriter, an Editor, a Proofreader, and a Publisher?
Having talked to nearly a thousand prospective clients each year, I've noticed consistent confusions about who does what in the writing industry. People sometimes ask me if ghostwriters publish books. Others inquire if an editor can write the last few chapters of a book.
I can see how this area can be confusing, so I'd like to clarify a bit.
Here are various professions in the writing industry you might encounter:
- A proofreader
- An editor
- A ghostwriter
- A publisher
A proofreader
A proofreader reads over a completed manuscript to make sure there are no errors. They are looking for typos, grammatical issues, etc. and are far less detailed than an editor. Hiring a proofreader is often the final step in the book writing process, right before the book goes to publication. Typically, you'd hire both an editor and a proofreader.
Cost: Their fee can typically range from less than a penny per word to two cents per word.
An editor
An editor looks at a book with a more critical eye. They will fix errors in grammar and spelling, but will also look for structural problems. You'll find that editors will comment on more complex issues, suggesting that you delete or add sections, combine thoughts or expand on a point made.
Publishers will sometimes hire more than one editor to review a manuscript. If you are self-publishing, you will definitely need to budget to hire at least one editor.
Some editors will also do minor rewrites, if needed, but that usually brings a higher price tag.
Cost: An editor usually charges somewhere between two and ten cents per word, depending on how much work is needed.
A ghostwriter
A ghostwriter writes the entire book for you. Although your book will be in their words, it's written in your voice. When the work is done, you'll have all the rights to the book.
As a ghostwriter, I often get many pages of notes from my clients. Sometimes it comes in as a rough draft, which needs a complete rewrite. Some clients send me transcripts from prior interviews. It varies. Either way, know that a ghostwriter needs all the information from you in order to craft your book.
Ghostwriters will also need to interview you to fill in any gaps. In addition, they must research any subject needed, which relates to your book.
Cost: Ghostwriters vary widely in price. Usually, you can expect to spend somewhere between a quarter to two dollars per word for a book.
A publisher
A publisher takes a finished manuscript, cleans it up, creates the cover, and handles all the tasks involved with printing. They usually have a staff of editors to make sure your book is as error free as possible before printing. Sometimes they have in-house writers as well.
Ghostwriters are not publishers themselves, but might have connections to publishers.
Cost: Publishers shouldn't cost you a dime, unless you're self-publishing.
As a self-published author, you'll need to hire a number of professionals to get your book ready for sale. If you find a traditional publisher, they will take most of these tasks off your plate. Either way, it's good to know who's responsible for which tasks so you can plan accordingly to create the best book possible.
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A Ghostwriter's Fee: How Do They Charge?
Eight Reasons Why You Should Write a Book
What Do I Need to Start with a Ghostwriter?
Clients often ask me how they should prepare to work with a new ghostwriter. My answer is almost always the same.
If you're going to hire a ghostwriter, please don't go off and try to prepare content on your own!
If you think about it, that doesn't make any sense. It's a bit like mopping all the floors before a house cleaner arrives or repairing your car before taking it to the mechanic.
It's much better to work with your hired writer right from the start. They can help guide you.
Most people hire me because they really don't have any idea how to write a book. They need guidance in all aspects, which is natural.
Unless you've written professionally, you probably don't know how to structure the content of a book. There's an art to putting together a book, one that I enjoy finding for each project.
It's my opinion that the author should grab the reader's attention by the scruff of the neck with the very first line. Then, ideally by the time the reader has finished the first page, they will be so enthralled by the book they can't put it down!
If you've researched material, definitely give that to your ghostwriter. Otherwise, start with the basics. Here are some things which should be easy to provide:
- Diaries (especially for memoirs)
- Blog posts you've written
- Relevant newspaper articles
- Links to websites that relate to your project
- Any interviews you may have given
If you don't have these items, your ghostwriter will help you collect them. Don't wait until you have these in hand before you hire your writer. They can help direct you, informing you on what is relevant to your topic so you don't waste a lot of time putting together notes that won't end up being used.
If you are waiting for funds to get started, you might begin by making a rough list of the incidents or elements you'd like to see in your book, with a brief explanation of each. When you're ready to begin, your ghostwriter can go over each of these pieces and help you organize them into a book, adding or deleting as needed.
So, please don't feel like you need to write your book before you hire a ghostwriter! Collecting data and doing research is all part of the ghostwriting process.
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How to Write a Business Book and Why You Should!
If you're a business owner, an entrepreneur, you should have a book with your name on it. Figuring out how to write a business book should be part of your branding strategy.
Of course, it needs to be a well-written book, which benefits the reader with helpful ideas. Your book should also flow well, be interesting and entertaining to read, and contain personal anecdotes, as well as a touch of humor whenever appropriate. Sometimes, you'll want to give your reader assignments, things they can do to apply the information you're giving them.
When considering how to write a business book, write to your reader. You'll need to determine who that is and what attributes they have. Usually, your readers would be peers in your industry or those wanting to break into your industry.
One tip I can share is to make sure to use vocabulary your readers will understand. If you need to use terms that maybe unfamiliar to your readers, define each word as you use it, so the reader doesn't have to look them up. Most won't and they'll get lost in the jargon and likely won't continue reading.
You might be wondering how writing your own book will help you with your business.
Mike Schultz, president of the Wellesley Hills Group and well-known consultant in marketing, surveyed 200 authors of business books and discovered that 96% had a positive impact on their business from writing a book. That doesn't surprise me. It just makes sense!
Do you know an author of a business book? If so, ask them if they found being a published author beneficial in their line of work. And would they recommend that you also write a book about your niche market.
Some people ask if they will make a profit on their business book. It's a valid question.
The answer is maybe, but that really isn't the point. A business book will help you to generate leads and then close them. Add to that, many published authors find they can charge clients higher prices. Being a published author gives a certain credibility and fame to you and your business you wouldn't otherwise have.
Here are some other ideas on how you can leverage your book:
- Expand your business to include consulting colleagues in your industry.
- Book yourself to do public-speaking events or seminars.
- Create online courses.
There are many ways you can make money indirectly through your book. How you channel this resource is only limited by your creativity.
Keep in mind that with a book bearing your name, it will give you instant credibility. Not only will your personal title change to include author, but you will also be recognized as an expert in your field.
Of course, the caveat to all this is that your book must be well-written. A poorly written book would backfire and could cause more harm than good.
Unfortunately, you can't simply hire an editor to make sure the grammar and punctuation is acceptable. You must have a good book, with important well-thought out information presented within.
Please don't just regurgitate another author's work and call it your own. You must have a unique voice and something important to say. Most people need a professional to interview them to help determine what their focus should be.
That's where I come in.
Many have an inkling of how to proceed with their book, but find the project overwhelming. Business professionals usually know that they need a book, but have no time (or desire) to write it themselves. I'm passionate about helping people create an engaging book with useful information that readers can't put down.
Do you have a business book in mind? If so, please contact me and share your idea. I'm here to help!
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How to Write a Memoir
If you have been wondering how to write a memoir, here are a few helpful tips. A memoir is creative nonfiction, which allows a reader to step into the shoes of the author and experience their life as they did. It shouldn't be a dry account of a series of incidents, but a passionate retelling of a personal journey.
Virginia Wolf said it best in her autobiographical essay "A Sketch of the Past": "The reason so many memoirs fail is that they focus on the events or what happened and leave out the person to whom things happened."
In order to accomplish the goal of putting the reader in the middle of the action, you really need to use the first person. This allows the reader to feel like the author is telling their story to them directly. Of course, I'm sure there are exceptions and it might even be possible to write a memoir in the second person, but it's best to tell your story in the first.
Is it a memoir or an autobiography?
Some writers will tell you that you can use memoir and autobiography interchangeably. And some would shoot me for saying that. People get very passionate about the subject.
If we dissect the difference, an autobiography is usually less personal and focuses on the complete chronological life of a person, whereas a memoir focuses on a specific event or time period.
Any autobiography can be similar in feel to a biography, just written by the author as opposed to a third party. It's often more factual and historical in nature, whereas a memoir tends to be emotional.
Although memoirs are classified as nonfiction, they follow many of the same rules as fiction. For instance, dialogue is key to a good memoir. As with a novel, the conversations between characters help move the story forward. Also, even though one writes in the first person, the writer's axiom of show, don't tell applies well.
Is it a memoir or a diary?
A diary is yet another style of telling your life story. One classic example is The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. It is a book that tracks a segment of someone's life through entries written on specific dates.
The format of a journal entry, where you are really having a conversation with yourself, doesn't often work as a memoir. Anne Frank's diary would be an example of one that did work well (although some may say it wasn't a memoir).
In the end, it really doesn't matter much what you call the style of your book, as long as it communicates to others and allows them a peek into your life. Consider your message and tie that thread through the tapestry of your story. Perhaps your readers will improve their lives as a result.
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Should I Fictionalize My Memoir?
Most of the ghostwriting requests I get are from people who want to share their life story. They often say, "I've been told by many friends that I should write a book!" Sometimes their friends are right, sometimes not, but it's a good indication if many people are pushing you in that direction.
At some stage in the process a person consider writing a book will decide it's time to pick up the phone and ask for advice from a professional.
Once a person has decided to write their memoir, one of the first questions they face is, "Should I fictionalize my memoir?"
That's a good question! And as you might guess, the answer really depends on you and your project.
It's always more appealing to readers to learn that a story is completely true. People love stepping into the author's shoes for that brief moment. However, there are reasons why you might not be able to stick to the complete truth.
So, what do you do? Be honest or creative?
Are you in the middle of this internal debate? If so, here are a few reasons why you might choose to fictionalize your memoir:
- Bluntly, your story just isn't interesting enough. I tend to be rather straightforward, so I apologize if I've offended you. It's just that there are stories that are fascinating and others which might make a good short story, or as a fellow ghostwriter and good friend of mine would say, "That sounds like a newspaper article!" If you need to add some content and pizzazz, consider turning your book into a novel that's just based on your life story.
- You'd really like to add in a space ship or two. There are times when you might like to alter history a bit. Most fictionalized memoirs don't enter the realm of science fiction, but there might be a few tales you wish to add to your story, which never really happened.
- Your family would never speak to you again if you aired your dirty laundry. It's easy to disguise most people's identities in your book by simply using an alias. It is common to change names, or even just use Dr. Q. instead of Dr. Quincy, to protect the identity of a character. However, your brother is your brother and there is no way to get around that. Your family is more than likely to know whom you're talking about if you discuss your brother, as they know him just as well as you do.
- You're a stickler for details and it's all just overwhelming. Most people fudge the facts a bit in a memoir, not worrying if Grand Central Station was truly crowded on Christmas Eve back in 1965. It's hard to remember such a minor detail and the small handful of people that do probably won't make a ruckus if you get it wrong. Still, if some of these facts are important to you and you don't want to worry about getting them all correct, why not turn your memoir into a novel?
Of course, in the end the decision to fictionalize your memoir is up to you. If you have a fascinating story, one that works as is, keep it nonfiction. When you can keep the real timeline in tact and still have a fascinating story, it's the best course of action.
Still unsure? Feel free to give me a email me if you need a sounding board!
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Is Ghostwriting Ethical?
I've been a ghostwriter for over ten years now and love it. However, I do get a varied response when people hear that I write books for other people. A typical conversation might go:
"So you're telling me that you write the book, but someone else gets all the credit?"
"That's right."
"But how is that fair?"
"I'm fine with it. Really, I am."
"But, is it really ethical?"
Now, that's a good question, one worthy of a blog article.
I feel strongly that ghostwriting other people's books is ethical, or I wouldn't be in this line of work. The way I see it, I'm helping people achieve their dreams by getting their books published. If they can't write the book themselves, why not hire someone to help them?
However, like all ethical questions, it is a personal judgment call. Even though I feel strongly about my opinion, I can also see the other viewpoint. In the end, you must decide if ghostwriter is an ethical choice for you.
Maybe it would help to know that ghostwriting is a common practice. There are a lot of published authors who had help writing their books. Some just had a kernel of an idea then handed it over to a pro who wrote the book for them. It's an accepted practice in this industry.
Now, if I wrote a book and someone came along and stole it, claiming it was theirs, that would be plagiarism. That's definitely unethical and very illegal.
So, how is this different?
Well, for one thing, I always have a contract with my clients, an agreement right from the start that says that I will write their book for them, but that they will own all the rights to the book.
This agreement is not unlike others that exist in various fields. For example, large companies hire employees to write software programs or design equipment for them, asking them to assign the rights to them once the project is complete.
On the flipside, some writers I know will not work as ghostwriters because they feel it isn't right. Other authors will not put their name on a book unless they wrote every word themselves. I admire anyone who sticks with their decision, who is unwilling to be swayed by popular opinion.
How do you feel about this point? Is it ethical for an author to hire a ghostwriter to write their book for them? I'd like to hear your opinion!
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Seven Tips For Writing A Memoir
Using my crystal ball, I predict that a number of you are thinking about the book you've been wanting to write. Perhaps it's writing a memoir. If so, here are some tips you consider:
Give yourself time. Writing a book isn't an overnight process. Although it might be possible to complete a book in a month or two, or even if you have nothing else on your plate and you're an experienced writer, there is no need to rush things. Give yourself six to eight months, setting daily targets. Your book will be better for it.
Remember to give yourself a few character flaws. It's tempting to embellish your life story and write your book from the perspective of a superhero, without any non-optimum personality traits. The problem is the rest of us, who have flaws, will never be able to relate. So, include the mistakes, the error in judgments, along with your amazing feats and your story will be more relatable and inspiring.
Humor goes a long way. Adding humor to your story can make it more enjoyable and memorable to read. While it is best not to make fun of others in your book, there are still plenty of other ways to include humor. For instance, funny dialogue snippets lighten the mood nicely. There might be times when you can delve into an absurd moment and expand on it, shining a spotlight on certain aspects that might make others laugh out loud.
Write and write and write. If you're choosing to write your memoir yourself, you'll need to write on a regular basis. Don't expect to make much progress if you only type a few pages on the weekends. Most writers write daily. Although it isn't a requirement, it does help keep the ideas flowing.
Feel free to embellish details. It isn't realistic to expect that you'll remember every single little detail of your life perfectly. For example, what did you have for breakfast on October 20th, 1974? If you're writing a breakfast scene and want to put Eggs Benedict on the table, go ahead. Your readers will accept it. Dialogue is similar. If there is an important conversation, you would probably remember the gist of what was said, but not the exact words. And even if you did remember the exact words, you might want to change it up a bit to improve the flow. Having said that, don't put unflattering words into the mouth of someone you're mentioning by name. He or she might not appreciate your creativity.
Be honest. Although you're delving into the viewpoint of one character, you, you need to have the ability to pull back from your perspective and be objective. This might mean that you don't come out the winner of every argument, and, please don't hit me for saying so, but you might be wrong on occasion. Be truthful about all of it. It's possible that your reader might learn a lesson and avoid making the same mistakes you did.
Read other memoirs. It's hard to write a good memoir if you've never read one by another writer. Reading a lot will help you learn about what works and what doesn't.
If you want to write your memoir, start writing and continue writing until your first draft is completed. Don't edit, just write. Enjoy the experience. Writing memoirs is one of my favorite projects! It's so rewarding. I get to meet new people and help them share their life stories with others.
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When You Shouldn't Write Your Memoir
Are you debating whether or not to write your life story? You're not alone. I have had quite a few clients who have waffled over the same dilemma. And more often than not, I will advise people to go ahead and write down the chronological details of their past, if only for their immediate family. Recording your personal history for your children, and your children's children, is a wonderful gift.
However, there are times when I would say you shouldn't write your memoir. Here are a few examples that I have encountered this past year:
"I've lived a horrible life." This might surprise you, but I get a ton of memoir requests from people who have lived a life of misery and despair. For instance, their childhood might have been filled with abuse then they later married another abuser, continuing the pattern. When I ask them about the purpose of their book, they usually say that it shows how one can live through anything.
While this may be a decent message for some, it isn't really one to hammer into those who are trying to better their lives. It's true that not every story has to have a happy ending, but most stories, particularly the memorable ones, inspire us. And it's hard to be inspired when you're reading such a depressing story. Most people would have no interest in picking and reading up such a book.
"I just can't remember much." A few times this year I received requests to write a book from people who truly can't remember many details or stories from their past. Typically, when I interview a client I can help them remember things they never thought they could. However, if you aren't able to remember much, it will be hard to put together your life story.
"I can't write and I don't have any money to hire a writer." This is another popular comment. Though I'm not sure, I suspect these folks want me to offer to write their book for free (or for a percentage of the profits). Unfortunately, not everyone is completely upfront about their situation and will sometimes pretend they are shopping for a ghostwriter, even if they don't ever plan to hire one. If you can't write and can't afford to hire someone to write it for you, your book won't get written.
"I'd really like to get back at so-and-so." Ah, revenge is a dish best served cold, right? Remember, though, that when you put things in writing, they are pretty permanent. You can't take it back. It's out there for all eternity for many readers to review over and over again. Writing a book to hurt someone else, even if you feel it is justified, is a bad idea.
"My family and close friends would kill me." Surprisingly, this is a common fear. When I talk to most client prospects to give them advice and learn more about their projects, quite a few people have mentioned that they're worried about hurting the feelings of loved ones. It's a very valid concern, one that should be taken seriously. For as I mentioned earlier, once it's in writing, it's permanent.
As a ghostwriter, I can hide the identity of most people in your life through pseudonyms, but I can't hide Momma or that eccentric uncle. Those close to you will know whom you're talking about and they might not like what you have to say.
"I've lived a boring life, except for this one incident." If you had, say, a near death experience, it might have been very exciting and worthy of a short story or newspaper feature article. However, if the rest of your life was relatively normal, or "boring," most likely that one event won't make for a good memoir.
"I don't want everyone to know what happened to me." Writing a memoir is like putting your personal life on display for all to see. If you are concerned about others knowing what happened to you, it's probably not a good idea to write a book. However, I have clients who write their memoir not for the whole world to read, but rather just for their family. If even that bothers you then, well, I'm not sure what to tell you. The only way around it would be to fictionalize your story, but then it wouldn't really be a memoir, and there's a good chance your family and close friends would still guess that it has something to do with you.
Most of the time I encourage people to write their book, because I do feel people often have a book or two within them. However, sometimes one must be a bit flexible about the subject matter. Perhaps it isn't your life story that you should write about, but rather a how-to book about your niche area of expertise or a science fiction novel. Whatever the case may be, I'm here to help.
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Would You Like to Write a Business Book?
Are you sitting on the fence, wondering if you should write a business book? Most likely you'd have a lot to say about your field. Perhaps you could even make a difference for others. However, I get it, your hesitation. It takes time and money to write a book.
You're successful because you consistently put many hours into your business, every day, every week. More than likely you don't take many vacations and you probably rarely get eig
ht hours of sleep. And if you're anything like me, you laugh at the concept of working nine to five.
Am I right?
Okay, you don't have a lot of spare time, but there's no getting around the fact that you're sitting on information that others need. Most likely you've created a niche market in your industry, and figured things out that others just haven't.
So, then, when you retire, who will learn what you know? How will you pass on your knowledge? If you don't write a book, and share your knowledge, the next generation will flounder in that particular area.
Successful business people who have specialized knowledge definitely have a responsibility to record their information, so that others can benefit. You can't let your knowledge die with you. It just isn't right.
When my husband and I visited the rainforest many years ago in Queensland, Australia, we took a number of guided tours. I was struck by the abundant life that grew all around us. It was thrilling! And I was particularly fascinated by the culture and knowledge of the aboriginal people. They could heal the body of most ills with the plants they found growing in the rainforest.
One tour guide told me that he was able to learn a lot from the aboriginals, but that they wouldn't share everything with outsiders. Although I could understand their viewpoint, and respected it, I still felt sad to know that certain medicinal remedies would be lost forever as a result.
The same could be true for your business, your specialized knowledge. So, why should you share it? Why do you have an obligation to our children's children? These are questions you really can only answer for yourself.
Still, allow me to offer some other compelling arguments to consider. For instance, wouldn't you like to be a published author in your field? It gives you undeniable credibility with your clients and peers, not to mention, it's a great feeling to say, "I wrote the book on that subject!"
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that you really do want to write your book, that you do understand the urgency to share your information with others. You most likely find an indescribable joy in helping others and would like to take the next step toward seeing your book in your peers' hands.
And I'm here to help!
However, keep in mind that come January 1st, many people will be writing me, asking for help with their books. I think writing a book is probably a top priority on many peoples' New Year's resolutions lists!
So, write me now and we can talk about what you need to do to write your business book!
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Writing Nonfiction- a Niche Area of Expertise
Have you developed a niche area of expertise? It could be through your day-to-day work or it might have grown from a hobby.
Do you have specialized knowledge in a particular field?
Is your way of doing things better than the norm?
Would someone be able to do a task better and more efficiently by using your method?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you should consider writing nonfiction, a prescriptive nonfiction book, to share your knowledge with others.
Definition: A prescriptive nonfiction is a how-to book, which gives someone direction or information on a subject. It does not tell a story.
If you're writing a prescriptive nonfiction book, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.
Make sure to define all the industry terms. Don't make the mistake of thinking that people will be impressed with your liberal sprinkling of hard-to-understand technical words throughout the manuscript. Clearly defining all industry jargon will allow even novice readers to understand your book. Keep it simple, so that anyone can understand!
Start with an outline. Bullet-point the important topics, which will form your table of contents.
Next, take each chapter and expand on them. Don't write out the entire chapter now, but rather, express your thoughts in a few paragraphs of prose or further bullet-point the subheadings.
People want to hear your stories and anecdotes that complement the text, so go ahead and add a few lines into your detailed outline. You can abbreviate them, making quick notes so that you know what you're referring to later.
Add in a few practical exercises for your readers. It's a good idea to get people out of the mode of just reading and into action. Make sure the assignments are easy to follow and accomplish. The last thing you want to do is frustrate your reader.
When you have your detailed outline worked out, start in with one chapter. You don't need to start at the beginning, with the first chapter. You'll gain confidence in your book if you start with your favorite topic.
Continue to write each chapter. Remember, don't edit as you write. Just let the words flow onto the pages.
As you progress through your first draft, you will most likely think of other things to add to your book. Simply add them into the detailed outline, adding text to existing chapters as you progress.
If you are self-publishing, your prescriptive nonfiction book can really be any length, but you'll want to make sure you have covered your topic thoroughly. When you're done, I highly recommend that you hire an editor to polish your manuscript and fix any typos.
Share your knowledge in your niche area of expertise with others. You'll feel great when people write in to thank you! And if you need some help writing your book, please contact me for a consultation.
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Ring masters: At the Hollywood premiere of Ali, Muhammad Ali got a bit punchy with the biopic's star Will Smith (who brought his awestruck son Trey, 9). "I put my entire self into this role," says Smith of the 13 grueling months he spent training for fight scenes.
Clearly having a ball performing his last official act as New York City mayor, Rudolph Giuliani (with girlfriend Judith Nathan looking on) rings in the new year at Times Square before some 500,000 revelers.
In the driver's seat on-and offscreen, a newly mustachioed George Clooney took his vintage Harley for a spin in Malibu. Lately he has revved up to direct Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, a comedy in which he also costars with Nicole Kidman.
"This is a great gig," said an unflaggingly patriotic Jay Leno aboard a U.S. Air Force plane on Dec. 21, as he and Dwight Yoakam (far left, with M. Sgt. Cody Crowder) headed to an undisclosed location to entertain troops.
Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe reunited at the L.A. premiere of A Beautiful Mind, the film about mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. in which they play husband and wife.
In L.A., Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (left), Lucy Liu and Hugh Jackman got giddy after announcing the Golden Globe nominations.
Displaying extraordinary poise under pressure, President George W. Bush (backed by Army Gen. Tommy Franks) reasoned calmly with an unexplained 40-ft-tall springer spaniel at his Texas ranch. (Okay, it's just a photographer's optical illusion. The President is actually much, much taller—and that's his pup Spot.)
In L.A., Robert Downey Jr. teamed with son Indio, 8, and performed duets with Elton John and Sting at a benefit for the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, which was cohosted by the actor.
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updated 01/14/2002 AT 01:00 AM EST
•originally published 01/14/2002 AT 01:00 AM EST